By Melanie Bethune, September 25 2014 —
There’s a sense of innocence lost when a favourite character is unmasked. Subconsciously, we all know that underneath the furry head of a mascot, there’s a living person giving life to this outward … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, September 18 2014 —
Losing your virginity is usually awkward and terrible, but when your parents are planning to use you as a virgin sacrifice for their satanic cult, losing your v-card becomes a life-or-death necessity.
Teen … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, September 27 2014 —
The quest for eternal youth appears in almost every culture, from Spanish explorers searching for mythical fountains to apples handed down by Norse Gods. This quest is central to the work of scientists … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, September 24 2014 —
What could possibly go wrong when three slackers hatch a plot to steal back a priceless diamond ring from a criminal organization?
That’s the premise of Jewel Fools, the latest movie from local … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, September 18 2014 —
Showcasing foreign and local films, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) opens its 15th year on Sept. 18. For this year’s festival, CIFF features upwards of 200 new films over 10 days. With … Read the rest
By Bhagya Ramesh, September 18 2014 —
Nuit Blanche is a midnight art festival that originated in Russia, rapidly spread through Europe and has arrived in Calgary.
What started as a discussion on public art in 2010 has since become … Read the rest
By Brenna Davies, September 18 2014 —
Toronto-based band Sloan has been pumping out albums for over 20 years — and they aren’t slowing down now.
For the group’s eleventh album, Commonwealth, each of the band’s four members wrote one … Read the rest
By Curtis Wolff, September 18 2014 —
Who likes surprises? If I asked you last week, your answer might have something to do with Irish stadium-rockers U2, who simultaneously announced and released their new album Songs of Innocence for free … Read the rest
By Sonny Sachdeva, September 18 2014 —
From the moment the rolling hi-hats kick in on the album’s opening track, sputtering underneath a jarring bass line thick with distortion, it’s clear that Death From Above 1979 has returned in all … Read the rest
By Ivanna Ihekoaba, September 18 2014 —
At some level, everyone has experienced the feeling of having something you worked so hard for taken away. Dr. Cabbie, the latest film by director Jean-François Pouliot, focuses on these situations and … Read the rest