Puppetry and epic-tragedy. Sadly, the two just don’t mesh.Puppets, by nature, make people laugh. They are absurd renditions of reality that ask us to smile and forget about the real world for a while. They are Punch and Judy and children’s theatre. To make us cry, give us chills and beg our sympathy, a puppeteer… Continue reading Puppets only go so far
Month: March 2002
Man vs. machine vs. anime
Metropolis is a work of art. Illustrating land and class struggles in a futuristic setting, this anime film may surprise you.Metropolis’ inhabitants live in a world divided between machines and humans who work to create harmony in a dehumanized world. The humans battle with both themselves and robots because of their societal rank and self-importance.… Continue reading Man vs. machine vs. anime
Viruses and monsters actually pay off
Death and taxes were once sure things. Death has now been ruled out.A technological thriller dabbling in the genres of both action and horror, Resident Evil is a unique twist on the status quo of cinema. Four years in the making, it’s an edge-of-your-seat ride with amazing images and heart stopping special effects.The multi-million dollar… Continue reading Viruses and monsters actually pay off
40 years in the making
One of Canada’s senior contemporary artists, Garry Neill Kennedy, compiled 80 pieces of his work from various exhibitions over the past 40 years to create a show with a unique flavour, Work of Four Decades."My work definitely has minimalist overtones," says the former president of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. His colourful… Continue reading 40 years in the making
Time Machine lost in space-time continuum
By Nicole Kobie
It’s strange that when watching The Time Machine, one can suspend the obvious disbelief and still get distracted by minor details. In hindsight, it’s not surprising as even director Simon Wells-the great grandson of writer H.G. Wells-ignores the more intriguing themes and questions of time travel.In a departure from both the novel and the original… Continue reading Time Machine lost in space-time continuum
Timeless characters in historic metaphor
By James Keller
The University of Calgary Department of Drama has departed from their usual fare, presenting Anton Chekov’s The Cherry Orchard.This production is different in two important aspects. First, it’s a modern piece-considered “a masterpiece of modern theatre” by some. Second, it’s a collaborative effort between the Department of Drama and the Department of Germanic, Slavic and… Continue reading Timeless characters in historic metaphor
Athletics reign supreme
Track and Field is the only sport-everything else is just a game.There were no judging controversies, no medal retractions and only one scoring error at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Track and Field Championships in Sherbrooke, P.Q. And when the dust settled, the University of Calgary Dinos came away with their best performance in years. The… Continue reading Athletics reign supreme
Jurassic gymnasts discovered at the Jack
By Dale Skulsky
“It’s tough to compete at the World Championships when you’ve only been to three or four international competitions in your life,” explained U of C/Team Canada gymnast Scott Lang. “Especially when there’s guys there who’ve been to 40 or 50 in the last year.”The lack of experience for Canadian international gymnasts is the basis for… Continue reading Jurassic gymnasts discovered at the Jack
Bisons deny Dinos in national final
This season ended almost like the last one. There was a conference title, there were high hopes for nationals but in the end there were only hollow eyes and tear-stained cheeks.Last year, team captain Amanda Moppett hid her face in a hoodie after the Dinos women’s volleyball team dropped their opening match to the University… Continue reading Bisons deny Dinos in national final
National pride before personal glory
Picture it. It’s a warm winter day and you are on your way to the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games. Ahmed Marshall remembers it well.A University of Calgary student, Marshall joined the Canadian Olympic Bobsled Team this year after only two and a half seasons competing in the sport. The team arrived at the… Continue reading National pride before personal glory