The rise and fall of a northeast princess In a cinematic environment where many audiences feel they can only be entertained by big-budget blockbusters, Anora explodes into the landscape reminding viewers of the medium’s power to make individual stories into large-scale epics. Anora was written, directed, and edited by Sean Baker (whose previous works include […]
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Families forged out of ensembles Riff Raff: Families are… complicated. The messiness which arises from poor communication has produced numerous comedies through time. However, the experience you get when combining family comedy with a bunch of assassins is uniquely felt in Dito Montiel’s new film Riff Raff. The film features an all-star ensemble with Jennifer
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The Strand gives previews for our most anticipated films at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is back this year to transform the city into the global centre of film from September 5 to 15. The Strand will have full coverage of the film festival, including different film reviews.
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Dearest Strand reader, I feel that student journalism can represent the purest form of journalism itself. We are acute case studies in local reporting. The Strand is funded by a student levy, which allows for us to exist without the worries of attracting advertisers or giving in to the field of rage bait. Local journalism
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I speak in harmonies words by Michael Elsaesserillustration by Maria Vidal Valdespino I’m proud of the way I talk;Each word handcrafted by generations before me,Carved from great stone, and shaved of splint edges.Each flow stems from rhythm,Each tone, mother’s tongue.I am but one square in a quilt,Stretching far beyond the horizonAnd stitched through long-lost hometowns.My
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An interview with Ken Chan, the new bursar and CAO of Victoria University
The bursar’s building plans Read More »
A Barbenheimer-style back-and-forth duel on ideas of friendship, from caricatures inspired by Machiavelli and Carrie Bradshaw
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A tame night of reports from both new and departing administrators
Winter 2024 Caucus Report Read More »
Vivienne Westwood’s SS24 collection, and the memorialisation of fashion designers
To love and live on the runway Read More »
