Things I’ve loved
Things I’ve Loved is a celebration of things from the near or distant past, either overlooked or forgotten by the unforgiving eye of popular culture….
Arts & Culture
Miguel’s Folk Fest updates
Day 4: Getting funky Today was my best day at the festival. I enjoyed more Dan Mangan as well as a poet, Shane Koyczab, backed…
Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop
In 2010 talk show host Conan O’Brien and NBC had their much publicized falling out, which saw the former Late Night host leave the network…
Recommendations: Live music in July
Shad Canadian hip-hop artist Shad returns to the Pyramid Cabaret for the Jazz Fest this year. He’s a critical favourite and for good reason, switching…
How to avoid your neighbour at all costs
Do you live within the confines of the hustle and bustle of a big city? If you do then odds are you also live in…
The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick’s fifth film, The Tree of Life, is a good film, but clarifying why can be an arduous task. Malick is known for creating…
Point / Counterpoint
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…
Pop personas
This spring, two of the world’s biggest pop stars release albums that tell us what we already knew: Britney Spears and Lady Gaga take different…
The end of film
One of the most dynamic and evolving mediums today is photography. What was once a scientific tool developed by chemists and the privileged rich is…
Let’s get critical
Think about your favourite contemporary artist. Do you have one? What do you like about their work? Now think about your favourite artist ever. Do…