Religion has an important role to play in shaping the future of globalization, Calgary Bishop Fred B. Henry told an audience of about 40 at the University of Calgary on May 16."Globalization has its own logic, but it doesn’t have its own ethics," said Henry. "In order to make globalization work for the world’s poor… Continue reading Globalization and religion
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Support staff without contract
The University of Calgary’s support staff are searching for more funding, but the institution, operating at a loss of $6.1 million in the 2002–03 school year, is still in negotiations trying to meet those demands."The university is in difficult financial straits right now, thus every issue is considered very carefully," said U of C Human… Continue reading Support staff without contract
The Dears, Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique
Unlike the tired post-grunge scritch-scratch of more commercial Canadian rock, Montreal’s The Dears begin their Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique with a bang. The six-piece band prefers otherworldly soundscapes consistent with British acts like Radiohead and Coldplay. The first track pleads for “Heathrow or Deathrow,” smoothly leading into the concept behind the album: escaping the loneliness… Continue reading The Dears, Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique
Local filmmakers get their shot at $100 Film Festival
By Ben Rowe
Since 1992, the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers has hosted the $100 Film Festival, an opportunity and contest for low-budget films and the artists behind them to receive community recognition and support. Held every March at the Plaza Theatre, the $100 Film Festival was originally a challenge to create short films for $100 or less.… Continue reading Local filmmakers get their shot at $100 Film Festival
Filmmaking doesn’t always cost mad coin
An old filmmaker in his rocking chair, slowly swaying back and forth discussing the practice of making movies on the classic 8mm film stock. As he sits in his rocking chair, reminiscing about the good ol’ days of grabbing an old Super 8 camera and shooting to the heart’s content. As he slowly puffs on… Continue reading Filmmaking doesn’t always cost mad coin