I don't think it's as bad here now as it was when you lived here. They are pretty up to date on things. Most films open day and date with the US (with exceptions). Music-wise, it's certainly getting better. It used to be that acts would rarely stop here to play... this year (and last) has seen more band rolling through that I actually want to see (and many others too as they've sold out):
Aimee Mann
Stars
Patrick Watson
Cat Power
Andrew Vincent
Of Montreal
Handsome Furs (fuck, they were awesome... best show I've seen in ages)
Nine Inch Nails
Broken Social Scene
Elvis Costello
Just off the top of my head...
Not mainstream but certainly current and actually playing here.
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