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TV: Five shows worth watching tonight: May 24

Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00 -0400

Your select viewing guide for Thursday, May 24

Men in Black 3: a delightful jolt back in time

Rick Groen — Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00 -0400

Blockbuster franchise returns to its original glory, with some scene-stealing performances from the humans and the extraterrestrial critters

Ten things about television that must be stopped

John Doyle — Thu, 24 May 2012 0:00 -0400

On ridiculous weather reports, riot porn and hating Megan Draper

It's over for Canadian sci-fi series Sanctuary

Marsha Lederman — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:26 -0400

The backers of the made-in-B.C. television program decided not to continue with the venture

A Chris-cross of satire and sleuthing

SARA BYNOE — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00 -0400

From the halls of American military power to the painters of turn-of-the-century Paris, these two new novels are rib-ticklers for any époque

NAC's mixed program a hit

GUY DIXON — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00 -0400

High attendance spurs arts centre to continue showcasing acts like Jill Barber

Donna Summer, German artist

Russell Smith — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00 -0400

The queen of disco was much more than that. Her joyous beats came out of a European musical underground that fills stadiums today

An uber-stylish peek at Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby

JAMES ADAMS — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:54 -0400

Adaptation seems to eschew Jazz Age soundtrack for Jay-Z and Jack White

Cannes insider: Cannes at night

Wed, 23 May 2012 16:38 -0400

The Globe's Liam Lacey takes a break from the screening schedule to explore the French resort town's night life.

At Ottawa exhibition, you'll see another van Gogh

Sara Angel — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:23 -0400

New show looks away from the artist’s madness and shows how photography influenced his work

Video: At Cannes, China taking bigger role in film

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:53 -0400

This year's Cannes Film Festival could prove to become a turning point for China's role in the global film market, with a heightened emphasis on coproductions designed to appeal to Chinese moviegoers.

Video: John Mayer highlights new music releases

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:43 -0400

John Mayer is back with his fifth album, "Born and Raised." This week's new music releases also include solo efforts from Kimbra and former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes.

John Mayer's headin' out to California

Brad Wheeler — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00 -0400

The singer-songwriter’s new album makes it clear: he really digs the styles they wear

Justin Bieber announces fall tour with seven Canadian dates

Wed, 23 May 2012 11:33 -0400

Pop sensation will be touring new album, ‘Believe’

TV: Five shows worth watching tonight: May 23

Wed, 23 May 2012 0:00 -0400

A select viewing guide for Wednesday, May 23