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 common theme found in this year’s films is the presence of toxic environments heavily impeding the choices
As September comes to a close, campus life is gearing up for another busy season. With schedules filling up and classes calling your name, those treks to get to lecture halls in ten minutes or less are no easy task. That’s where this volume of the Gauntlet mixtape comes
By Ansharah Shakil , September 30 2024— Audiences are spoiled for choice with all the feature-length films available to watch at the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), which took place from Sept. 19-29 for its 25th anniversary, but equally intriguing are the many short films presented this year. Shorts
On Jan. 23, Ontario-based indie rock band Tokyo Police Club (TPC) announced their supposedly last show in Toronto for Nov. 29. This news was met with an overwhelming response and a sold out show in minutes. On March 12, they released their final tour schedule and was again met
The appeal of autumn often rests on how it feels like a new chapter, a time to rediscover yourself or refocus. More than any other season, it inspires both comfort and change. Compiled here are 12 pieces of media perfect for autumn. Film 1. When Harry Met Sally…(1989) One
Contemporary Canadian artist Marcel Dzama returns with Ghosts of Canoe Lake, exploring Canadian landscapes, memories, and climate change through playful, evocative art. I had the opportunity to visit Dzama’s exciting new collection last Sunday. The show is housed in a circular gallery with dark blue walls, and the exhibition
Handsome Alice Theatre and Verb Theatre will present Makambe K. Simamba’s show, Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers, and Little Brothers, at the Big Secret Theatre. Simamba is both a seasoned performer and an acclaimed writer, receiving the Dora Mavor Moore Award for her play, as well as appearing in multiple
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a variety of films from Canada and around the world. The festival will also include many Alberta-made films and short films, including films like Lucky Star and Crow. CIFF’s Program Administrator and Programmer, Adam Keresztes, spoke
During the busy rush of the school year starting, you might wonder how you’ll have time to pass any of your classes, let alone have a social life or attend any shows. But as overwhelming as your course load can get, there are a million opportunities you have as
We Forgot to Break Up, a film which first premiered in London before having its Canadian premiere in Toronto, will be showcasing for the first time in Alberta at the annual Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), taking place this year from Sept. 19-29. The film was based on the
