UC Follies’ production of Legally Blonde opened this past weekend, and I had the privilege of seeing the musical on opening night. It can be difficult to critique a show, especially on opening night, when there are often little hiccups, which are usually smoothed over by the end of the show’s run. There were minor […]
On the night of November 20, I ventured inside the Cat’s Eye to see the hopeful start of the student-run comedy show, Adorable.
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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 these women in times of war.
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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 is that the prequel franchise
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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 of the most influential artists
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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: Sophie Duleep Singh, Indian-British suffragette
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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 Ryan a bar mitzvah in
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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 of colourful and visually stunning
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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 of the Sharjah Art Foundation.
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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 contributions and legacies artists have
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