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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 16h

Truro's music festival returns after a four-year break, with Matthew Good, Default, Dear Rouge, and Elyse Aeryn. Rock the Hub 2026 review and photos, on HAFILAX: buff.ly/8dHtURC #livemusic #musicreview #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 17h

New on Netflix: The Naked Gun (2025), with Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, and Danny Huston. Carsten says it's shooting blanks: buff.ly/bCP4hfm #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 18h

Stephen Archibald never lets an hour go to waste, especially with such good light. A while back, he was On the Streets Again in North End Halifax: buff.ly/j37oTy6 #architecture #design #history #community #noticing #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 19h

Now streaming: Redux Redux, with Michaela McManus, Stella Marcus, and Jeremy Holm. Carsten called it an unheralded but exemplary sci-fi actioner: buff.ly/bnTrsjr #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Rock The Hub 2026, Night 2, featuring Matthew Good, Default, Dear Rouge, and Elyse Aeryn. The HAFILAX Show Thoughts & Shots: buff.ly/8dHtURC #livemusic #musicreview #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 21h

Yes, Heart of the Beast is a movie where the dog is the real star. No disrespect to Brad Pitt, says Carsten, but he’s a wingman to the excellent canine lead: buff.ly/rraB299 #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Highlights of a short visit to Windsor some years back, including the forlorn Windsor Wear building, sadly fading away. Stephen Archibald shared some favourite sightings: buff.ly/TTxN7Mp #novascotia #roadtrip #explore #architecture #history #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Now streaming on Crave: Alex Garland's Civil War, with Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, and Nick Offerman. Carsten says it's a chilling vision of a country in chaos: buff.ly/MBun6mG #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A full recap of Halifax Music Fest 2026 at the Garrison Grounds back in June, featuring Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional and Silversun Pickups. More on HAFILAX: buff.ly/mEOHQ09 #livemusic #musicreview #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The scenery in Heart of the Beast sure is fetching, says Carsten, but less so the uber-masculine, militaristic hand-job subtext of the entire adventure. His review: buff.ly/rraB299 #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Changing course on a rambling Valley road trip with Stephen Archibald. Annapolis Variety is all you could want, and more! buff.ly/SZ9nGjR #novascotia #roadtrip #explore #countryside #landscape #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Robert Pattinson’s frequent need to and gift for playing unlikeable schmucks brings an undeniable, sweaty anxiety to Primetime, says Carsten. It's the most recent in a long line of cinematic weasels he’s brought to life: buff.ly/WToToGS #moviereview #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fluffy and light Black and White Cookies with Orange Marmalade that are simply life-changing. Change your life right now with this recipe from our archive: buff.ly/zTDpaQJ #baking #chocolateorange #dessert #snacks #fallfavourites

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Only two things make Heart of the Beast worth watching, according to Carsten: The New Zealand landscape (standing in for Alaska) and the four dogs who play Odin, the German Shepherd. buff.ly/rraB299 #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At Jazz Fest, Toronto-based singer-songwriter Luna Li dazzled with an ebullient set that truly set the tone for the night. Photos are on HAFILAX: buff.ly/pKrwA0w #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There are things to admire in Primetime, but it’s not a movie that delivers a clear thematic punch. Carsten says it never gets close to Nightcrawler's dark, operatic intensity: buff.ly/WToToGS #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On a visit to Lunenburg, Stephen Archibald discovered a treasure trove of charming sheds and garages he hadn't taken notice of before. His full report: buff.ly/8qA6D8i #design #architecture #history #roadtrip #noticing #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NEW: Carsten Knox reviews Heart of the Beast, with Brad Pitt, JK Simmons, Anna Lambe, and four German Shepherds. Must love dogs: buff.ly/rraB299 #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the final Tragically Hip show, The Fabulously Rich performed the final set in full. Photos on HAFILAX: buff.ly/3Z8ToOF #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Carsten can’t say he found much entertainment value in the dramatization of life behind the scenes in Primetime, a drama that never provides a real focus. The performances are a draw, though: buff.ly/WToToGS #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Who knew, back in the 60s, that this guy would become the noticer we all know and love? More of Stephen Archibald's vintage photos, in Old Album, Number Five in a series: buff.ly/OdRO723 #novascotia #history #photography #vintage #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Now available on DVD/Blu-ray: I Love Boosters, with Kiki Palmer, Naomi Ackie, and Demi Moore. Passion for fashion, critical of capitalism: buff.ly/lYTzDGy #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On an early morning walk in Shelburne what fun to come upon a 17th century market building, really a movie set that was so good it just had to stay around. Stephen Archibald's Half-timbered: buff.ly/q7lIUA6 #architecture #design #history #noticing #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW: Carsten Knox reviews Primetime, with Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, and Skyler Gisondo. Crime drama brings small-screen disgust: buff.ly/WToToGS #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New on Netflix: Wicked, with Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Jeff Goldblum. Too sweet and too long, says Carsten, but thoughtful: buff.ly/dzSSbvo #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The Shore Club continues to be a mandatory stop on the summer music circuit, and this year included two sold-out nights from the wildly talented Sam Roberts Band. Photos and review on HAFILAX: buff.ly/At6T3Ys #livemusic #musicreview #concertphotos #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Carsten Knox's review of Coyote vs. ACME, with John Cena, Will Forte, and a whole bunch of cartoon characters. What an ignoranimus! What a stinker! buff.ly/nVr68qK #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We're in the midst of apple harvest, a perfect time to get out the apple barrel stencils. Stephen Archibald spreads the joy: buff.ly/TOM3IHX #design #history #vintage #noticing #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

New on DVD/Blu-ray: The Secret Agent (O Agente Secreto), with Wagner Moura, Maria Fernanda Cândido, and Udo Kier. A compelling, unpredictable thriller from Brazil: buff.ly/PeIheuv #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

How to celebrate the first days of autumn? Applesauce made with crisp local apples & homemade pumpkin spice mix. It's fall in a jar: buff.ly/vaoRoGG #fallbaking #appleharvest #recipe #eatlocal #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Still playing in Halifax cinemas: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, with Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. An epic journey home: buff.ly/5F92UHG #moviereview #nowplaying #incinemas #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Fabulously Rich's authenticity is crystal clear, says HAFILAX's Trev. While they aren’t the Hip, they're worthy successors to carry the legendary catalogue to an entirely new fan base: buff.ly/3Z8ToOF #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Carsten Knox reviews Pressure, with Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, and Kerry Condon. Stodgy D-Day drama grips, too: buff.ly/GRvSsXS #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A colourful, retro-styled diner that any town would welcome. Once upon a time Stephen Archibald hit the road again, and did some first-rate noticing along the South Shore: buff.ly/tHMnz8m #novascotia #roadtrip #explore #southshore #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New on DVD/Blu-ray: Toy Story 5, with the voices of Joan Cusack, Tom Hanks, and Conan O'Brien. Carsten says it's still a joy to visit with the toys: buff.ly/M7QYqXA #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The Fabulously Rich, back onstage in Halifax. A HAFILAX Show Shots photo gallery: buff.ly/3Z8ToOF #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Now available on DVD/Blu-ray: Two Prosecutors, a painterly and deliberate satire/procedural, set in Stalinist Russia. Sick of fascist bureaucracy, asks Carsten? Watch this. buff.ly/aYeSPgY #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

One of the best granite houses in Halifax (are there more than three?), according to a reputable source, Stephen Archibald. He highlights Morris Street in this Old Album, Number Thirteen in a series: buff.ly/FZJS8Uy #novascotia #history #architecture #vintagephotos #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A season comes to a close with Carsten Knox's last reviews from the Atlantic International Film Festival. Don't miss any of his coverage with this collection from AIFF: buff.ly/0nY9vXs #AIFF2026 #AIFF26 #movies #filmfestival #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On a road trip a few years back, a number of gables Stephen Archibald spotted rated high on his gaiety meter. Down the Shore: buff.ly/PlxBZwp #novascotia #roadtrip #explore #architecture #design #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New on Amazon Prime: Backrooms, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, and Mark Duplass. The deep, undeniable fear of liminal spaces: buff.ly/CUcSSvK #moviereview #streamingreviews #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another bit of Cape Breton specialness, the chip wagon in Glace Bay. Moments in Nova Scotia's 1970s-era history, captured by Stephen Archibald in his Old Album series: buff.ly/SYT9w9i #novascotia #history #photography #vintage #noticing

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The last day of this year's Atlantic International Film Festival, and two more reviews from Carsten Knox. Minotaur and If I Go Will They Miss Me: buff.ly/ns9wotI #AIFF2026 #AIFF26 #movies #filmfestival #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the final Tragically Hip show, The Fabulously Rich performed the final set in full. Photos on HAFILAX: buff.ly/CQhH7VT #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Now available on DVD/Blu-ray: Stop! That! Train!, with RuPaul Charles, Brian Jordan Alvarez, and Sarah Michelle Gellar. As silly as Airplane, said Carsten, but more fabulous: buff.ly/fc3rsD5 #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A time may come when the Empire Iron Front Warehouse needs some dedicated friends, and it has at least one, in Stephen Archibald. A history of this very special building: buff.ly/dB36p2D #architecture #design #history #noticing #halifax #novascotia

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

NEW: Carsten's reviews of Minotaur and If I Go Will They Miss Me. The final day of the Atlantic International Film Festival: buff.ly/ns9wotI #AIFF2026 #AIFF26 #movies #filmfestival #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Fabulously Rich's authenticity is crystal clear, says HAFILAX's Trev. While they aren’t the Hip, they're worthy successors to carry the legendary catalogue to an entirely new fan base: buff.ly/CQhH7VT #livemusic #concertphotos #halifax #novascotia #musicsky @hafilaxdotcom.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

More features at the Atlantic International Film Festival 2026. Carsten Knox reviews The Debut and Seahorse: buff.ly/RK7Lcg3 #AIFF2026 #AIFF26 #movies #filmfestival #moviereview #moviesky @flawintheiris.bsky.social

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Halifax Bloggers @halifaxbloggers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The still-rising sun illuminated the “bumps” on the front of many houses on one of many walks through always-picturesque Lunenburg. Stephen Archibald's field report: buff.ly/8qA6D8i #novascotia #roadtrip #explore #architecture #history #noticing

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