By Maggie Hsu, October 15 2024—
Horror films have captivated audiences for decades, but Asian horror remains an underappreciated gem in the global market. While Western horror often relies on jump scares and gore, Asian horror excels at psychological tension, … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, October 12 2024—
The twelfth annual Muslim Art Movement (MAM XII), an art showcase doubling as the largest Muslim art event in Calgary and hosted by non-profit organization the Western Muslim Initiative, will be taking place at … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, October 12 2024—
To start off the drama department’s 2024–25 season, the University of Calgary’s School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) will be showcasing Sarah DeLappe’s play, The Wolves. The play premiered in New York City, … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, October 8 2024—
The Calgary International Film Festival had a number of premieres that spanned across all kinds of genres. There was no shortage of dramas and comedies, but a stand out film that made its Calgary … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, October 8 2024—
Calgary-based author Kirti Bhadresa released a short story collection titled An Astonishment of Stars on Oct. 1. The story depicts the lives of women of colour, each character distinct and defined and each story … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, October 7 2024—
If you found yourself in Chinook Theatre 16 on Sept. 24 5:30 p.m., you among many other enthused audience members were getting comfortable to watch the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) curation … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, October 6 2024—
Lucky Star made its worldwide debut at the 2024 Calgary International Film Festival, resulting in a sold-out theatre celebrating Alberta film. The film follows a father, named Harold “Lucky” Lee, who falls victim to … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, October 4 2024—
A highly enthused audience welcomed Saskatchewan based singer-songwriter Andy Shauf to the Bella Concert Hall on Sept. 21. With fans flying from Nepal just to hear this indie-alternative’s acoustic renditions of his … Read the rest
By Hannah Caparino, October 3 2024—
The Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium presented Come From Away, a Tony-nominated Broadway show that was on its North American tour from Sept. 17-22. The musical went through a number of preliminary productions, doing out-of-town … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, October 3 2024—
Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) hosts a space for film creators and enthusiasts to come together yearly and celebrate some of the most influential, accredited and unique films of the year.
A … Read the rest
