ARTS
Review: Trojan Barbie by the Victoria College Drama Society
VCDS’s production of Trojan Barbie, which was written by Christine Evans and directed by Veronika Gribanova, is a modernized take on Euripides’ Trojan Women. It is told from the perspective of prominent female characters in the classical epic, The Iliad, and Trojan Barbie addresses the horror and trauma brought upon ...
Why the New Star Wars Probably Won’t be Shit
The dawn of a new Star Wars era is upon us, but some fans are worried the new movie is going to be shit, just like the prequel trilogy. Well, live long and prosper, because I’m here to tell you that the new movie won’t be shit, and the reason ...
Andy Warhol, Representation of Portraits & Legacy
The world of popular culture and the icons that decorate its platform fascinated Andy Warhol from childhood. It was a form of escapism from a life in poverty in Pittsburgh, in the throes of the Great Depression. His adoration continued well into his adult life, which has made him one ...
Why Suffragette Matters
Recently, I saw the film Suffragette and went in with fairly low expectations. So far, critical reviews have been mediocre and the social media backlash has been alarming. Prior to the premier of the film, concern was raised over the exclusion of an important figure of the British “suffragette” movement: ...
The Questionable-Quality Christmas Collection
1. “The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah” episode of The O.C. Perhaps the only real piece of art in this list, it’s been a holiday classic for a decade now. If your memory fails you, or if you’re just not a dedicated O.C. fan, it’s the episode where Seth and Summer throw ...
Michael Brooke keeps print journalism alive with skateboarding magazine
The abundance and availability of online information often challenges contemporary print publications, such as newspapers and magazines. Indeed, the Internet allows any smartphone-holder to easily access news, celebrity gossip, sports updates, local arts and culture events, and newly-released scientific discoveries. Apart from actual verbal information, the Web displays a variety ...
ROM Special Lecture Offers Insight into the Culture of the Gulf
On November 10, I attended the tenth annual Eva Holtby Lecture on Contemporary Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum. Each year this event strives to encourage and promote civility, empathy, understanding, and awareness of contemporary issues. This year, I had the pleasure of listening to Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President ...
A creator of mystery: The J.M.W. Turner Exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario
As consumers of art, it can sometimes be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of contemporary art we see all around us. However, it can sometimes be useful (or even enjoyable) to take a step back and witness what has brought us to the present day: the indelible ...
“Adorable” comedy show offers a fun, safe space for comedy at UofT
On November 20th, the Cat’s Eye will serve as a host location for the first installment of “Adorable,” a comedy show organized and hosted by UofT students and comics Kelly DeHoop, Lucas Loizou, and Celeste Yim According to DeHoop, “Adorable” will ideally become a monthly comedy night on campus, intended ...
To Be or Not to Be? Hart House production of Hamlet was both
Taking on Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a daunting task for any director or actor, with its iconic speeches, its multiple theatrical interpretations, and its largely passive titular character. Any production of Hamlet is expected to interpret text in a new way while staying faithful to the original. Hart House’s 2015 offering ...