Arts & Culture
Essentially a playlist
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As I write this, the London riots are an ongoing concern (hopefully by the time this goes to print they’ll be over) and I’ve just finished reading about the Sony DADC warehouse fire in...
Point / Counterpoint
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Point / Counterpoint is a platform in which two parties discuss pertinent cultural issues from opposing sides. It’s a real debate, and like any honest fight, there are winners and losers. This is the...
Travel-logging
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It’s a man’s last refuge!” barked a stocky, middle-aged man to me as we sat on the outdoor patio of a pub in Brisbane, Australia. It was a hot and sticky February evening, typical...
Triumph over the ordinary
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Fans of the recently ended Showcase show Kenny vs. Spenny, which pitted two friends against each other in merciless competitions, can celebrate the television return of Kenny Hotz with his new show, Triumph of...
One Day
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One Day is a story of the attraction of opposites. Emma, played by Anne Hathaway (Ella Enchanted, Love and Other Drugs) is a hardworking girl who writes poetry. Dexter, played by Jim Sturgess (Across...
We are spoiled
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You may not realize this but if you are a fan of comedy, especially comedy on television, you are being spoiled right now.
Across the board, as more and more cable channels continue to emerge...
Islendingadagurinn brings local flavour
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With over 120 years of tradition in Manitoba, the Gimli-based Icelandic Festival known to some as Islendingadagurinn is primed for quite a celebration this year.
The events run from Friday, July 29 to August...
