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By Kristy Koehler, June 25 2020—
“Creating the illusion of life is no different than a magic trick,” says Ken Walker, a three-time world champion taxidermist — and Albertan — in the opening minutes of the documentary film Big Fur. “Ken … Read the rest
By Jocelyn Illing, October 29 2019 —
You know the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) is doing something right when someone comes back to endure 12 hours of horror movies two years in a row. This past Saturday, I had … Read the rest
By Kristy Koehler, October 17 2019—
‘Tis the season to get spooky! October is almost over and if you haven’t planned your Halloween yet, you’d better get on it. Whether you’re looking for a trick, a treat or just a … Read the rest
By Troy Hasselman, August 26 2019—
Anyone who’s walked around the Beltline lately has probably noticed an increase in murals dotting the area. From the psychedelic-coloured cowboy boots outside of Gravity Pope on 17th Ave., to the purple bicycles outside … Read the rest
By Jocelyn Illing, November 2 2018 —
Everyone has goals. Some dream of medical school, while others aspire to be in the Olympics.
My goal this past weekend was to make it through 12 hours of horror movies without falling … Read the rest
By Matty Hume, April 4 2018 —
Some folks are lucky enough to call a massive film-head a friend — a pal who knows when the festival circuit features are playing at the community theatre and orders the best foreign … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, April 27 2017 —
During an economic downturn, the arts are often among the first cuts when governments and households tighten their belts. This may make fiscal sense to those who consider the arts strictly a leisure … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, April 20, 2017 —
Using the cool background of Finland, Lake Bodom takes viewers on a horrific trip that asks viewers how much they would do for their best friend. The film utilizes crisp scenes that use … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, April 19, 2017 —
Turning away from his typical domain of teen comedies, director Jason Wan Lim jumps into horror with Blood Mountain. Using GoPro cameras to craft a found-footage style, the film revolves around three mountain … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, April 04, 2017 —
Premiering cutting-edge cinema to Calgary audiences and dabbling in a variety of genres — dark humour, horror and science fiction to name a few — the 14th annual Calgary Underground Film Festival will … Read the rest
