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The Power Plant Summer Opening: The Milliner’s Daughter
A nuanced retrospective of Ydessa Hendeles’ work
A Glance Behind, a Look Ahead: Canada On Screen and 2167
Challenging Canadian filmmaking through playful installations and prophetic virtual realities
Turning an act of self-care into a successful and charitable independently-run business
Sustainable and ethical jewellery handmade by Shailee Koranne
A poet’s exploration of framework and memories: An interview with Mihaela Vacarciuc
Victoria College is home to many skilled, creative artists. With its reputation for having ambitious and driven students, it is no surprise that Victoria College has produced some of the most influential writers, literary critics, and scholars in Canada. The Strand sat down with third-year, Mihaela Vacariuc, also known as ...
The definitive playlist to blast as you walk out of your final exam
I don’t know about you, but it is always around this time of the year that I become quite tired of university. What’s keeping me going though is the thought of walking out of my last exam later this April: triumphantly leaving another year of school behind and entering a summer ...
Six questions with Ann Pornel, the “glamazon” taking over Toronto’s comedy scene
The comedian tells The Strand about her favourite performances, industry tips and her time at Vic Ann Pornel is part of Second City’s Mainstage company. She is a graduate of the Second City Conservatory Programme, Musical Conservatory, Bob Curry Fellowship, and the University of Toronto! The Strand sat down with Ann to ...
The Strand reviews the Trinity Art Show
This year’s Trinity Art Show was organised by Elisa Natarelli and Eleanor Laffling, showcasing the ever-popular theme of minimalism. The co-curators displayed art through different media: photography, sculpture, even cards. The exhibition took place at Trinity, in Seely Hall. The Strand had the opportunity to interview one of the curators, Elisa ...
Fiercely Irish and insanely funny
The Young Offenders kills it at the Irish box office
Review: Paterson
The latest Jim Jarmusch film reveals the poetry in the everyday
Review: Lego Batman
Lego Batman is a fun and interesting new take on a classic character. Batman is portrayed in this film as an egomaniacal brat who is, nonetheless, as competent as he is spoiled and selfish. He is an awesome crimefighter, but unlike other incarnations, he has no family apart from Alfred, his butler. In fact, the plot of the film hinges on the ...