TIFF survival guide: The art of watching a movie alone
Some activities, when done alone, inspire certain social stigma. Its as though going out for dinner or for a drink on your own is...
Bones, bones, bones
Are you a forensics student looking to test your skills? Or do you just love a good puzzle? In either case, Kathy Reichs new...
Carnival concert in review
Froshies and Frosh leaders alike rocked with members of campus radio station CFRE Radio at the Frosh carnival concert this past Wednesday. Carnival-goers had...
TIFF Previewed: Reviews
THE ROAD
Directed by John Hillcoat
Starring Charlize Theron & Viggo Mortensen
John Hilcoats adaptation of Cormac McCarthys post-apocalyptic classic has been getting some big attention after...
TIFF previewed
Whatever the festival, be it music, food or film, I am always reluctant to venture beyond what is familiar. For instance, the 2009 Toronto...
Orientation hits a high note
Ask any first-year what they look forward to most during Frosh Week and they'll tell you, but of course, the concert. The speculations and...
A chip off the old Bloc
Popularity is not an issue for Gordon Moakes or Matt Tong. As one half of Bloc Party, one of the most widely sought-after bands...
Before Jack Black, there were real Kung Fu movies
Special attention in our media is usually given to the so-called good movies. These films are typically well-scripted, masterfully directed and feature particularly talented...
A blitz of fantasies
What do Metric and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have in common? Fiery frontwomen, New York City, and leaked new albums.
Despite meeting in Toronto, Emily...
GTA's most wanted
Generally, substance abuse does not impress me. Not that I disapprove of it or anything, Im just not impressed by it.
When rappers rhyme about...
Hordes of Chaos-Kreator
Ask anyone who the greatest thrash band in the world is and youll most likely hear Metallica, Megadeth, or Slayer.
Unfortunately those three bands havent...
Humour me: Comedy through the ages
Funny is a relative term. Try explaining the merit of a film like Superbad to your parents, or, even better, your grandparents. Youll most...