Theatre Calgary’s 2023-24 season is coming to a close with the global premiere of Beaches the Musical. The upcoming production will be a musical adaptation of Iris Dart’s 1985 novel of the same name. The novel was later adapted into a film in 1988, starring Bette Midler
Her dignified stance and warm expression greet me, though her soft smile does not fully reach her eyes. Arms resting at her waist, her hands gently hold the handle of a translucent suitcase. The only things packed inside—five wide, googly-eyed goldfish—catch me off guard. The woman staring
This year’s rendition of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) was jam-packed with films to see over the course of its ten-day schedule. With films of every genre, from opening night film I Saw The TV Glow to closing film Thelma, CUFF balanced its appreciation of our
The academic year is finally coming to an end. This means the last of late-night cramming for finals and the last stretch of trying to finish all of your assignments, projects and papers. We have come to the end of the feeling of being mentally drained, being on the
Calgary Expo, which took place this year from Apr. 25-28, is an annual opportunity for fans of all kinds to dress up in their favourite cosplays. Over the course of the weekend, attendees of the convention were able to see numerous single and group cosplays, with some unique takes
When you google the film Perfect Days, you will see that it calls itself a drama. But having watched the film, I can assure you it has no drama. And neither does it pretend to have any. It breaks one of the basic tenets of filmmaking by removing any central
Rats! — which screened at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Apr. 20 — is the brainchild of CUFF alumni Maxwell Nalevansky and Carl Fry, and fully committed to the good vibes that were to be expected from the debut feature film. Raphael (Luke Wilcox) from Fresno, Texas experiences the turbulent
Comic books, movies, TV shows, anime, video games and so much more for fans are returning to town with the Calgary Expo on Apr. 25–28 at Stampede Park. This is one of the largest events in the city with people coming from all over to what unites them all:
1996 film Scream has built up a loyal and long-lasting fan base over the years for its well-deserved reputation as one of the greatest slasher films. Its legacy has always included the famous Ghostface costume its killers wear. The man behind the first costume, stuntman and actor Lee
The Blue Rose, the first feature film directed by young actor George Baron, will be making its Alberta premiere at the Calgary International Film Festival (CUFF). A pastel neo-noir surrealist film starring Olivia Scott Welch and Baron himself as two rookie detectives, The Blue Rose is a film to
