Lilith Fair: Building a mystery is a masterfully constructed documentary on the infamous women exclusive festival. Co-founded by Sarah McLachlan, Lilith Fair ran from 1997 to 1999. It acted as a harmonizer between female artists during an era that did not respect or value their work. Directed by Ally
Gillian McKercher makes her return to CIFF 2025 with a new film called, A Dickens of a Christmas. McKercher continues her directorial streak with this film, written by Catherine Fridey and stars Ashley Newbrough and Chad Rook as the two romantic leads. McKercher spoke with the Gauntlet regarding her involvement
Dating all the way back to the late 19th century, drag has been a crucial part of the queer community’s history. From female impersonators in ancient Rome to crossdressing in Victorian England, playing with the conventions of gender through fashion and performance has always been a part of subversive
Over the past week, the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) has been showcasing some of the world's finest films. However, there has been one film that has piqued the interest of many Canadian filmgoers, the documentary John Candy: I Like Me, directed by Colin Hanks and produced by
The CIFF 2025 lineup was made up of comedic, dramatic and heartfelt films that every audience member can enjoy. People and Meat made its Canadian Premier at the Globe Theatre and the audience were treated to a wholesome and entertaining comedy that was incredibly heartfelt. Directed by Yang Jong-hyun,
The true crime Netflix docuseries delves into the baffling 1998 disappearance of Amy Bradley from a Caribbean cruise. On March 21, 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley embarked on a Caribbean cruise with her family aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas. What began as a celebratory vacation quickly turned
Warning this article contains discussions around racism, bullying and gun violence. Slanted, written and directed by Amy Wang had its Canadian Premiere on September 20 at this year’s Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF). Starring Shirly Chen and McKenna Grace, it delves into the complex identity of Chinese-American, Joan
For decades, the Music Undergraduates’ Society (MUS) has been a tight-knit community for Bachelor of Music (BMus) students at UCalgary. With only about 300 students in the program, many feel disconnected from the broader campus community. In an interview with the Gauntlet, Lewis Friesen, the first-year Relations Executive
Musical Theatre UCalgary (MTU) at the University of Calgary provides students with opportunities to perform classic shows throughout the fall and winter semesters. The club has hosted several shows, cabarets and workshops to foster a positive community that is centred on musical theatre. Everyone can get involved by participating in
UCalgary’s Film Society may not cater to the masses, but for open-minded students, it is a place to witness new perspectives, make friends and develop a critical vocabulary to describe cinema. Meeting every week to watch and discuss different films, the Film Society is the perfect place for
