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Baruchel's Baker Street gumshoe stands out

Last night’s media premiere of Sherlock Holmes at the Segal Centre was one of those spectacularly perfect Montreal nights where you count your blessings to be able to live and create in this city of ours.

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Lori
- 2 Mai 2013
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