If ever a student dreamed of leaving their spring classes during a breezy afternoon with a beard, the spring session makeup class taught by Douglas McCullough could fulfill their wishes of neck fuzz and more. DRAM 372 — Make-up Techniques I, offers basic makeup as well as specialized make-up and prosthetics. The class was traditionally… Continue reading Spring makeup class
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Living library lets readers talk with ‘books’
The average person doesn’t usually find themselves engaged in a conversation with a recovering drug addict who found his footing by becoming a magician and entertainer. However, The Living Library Project, put on by the Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Centre for Culture, Equity and Diversity, seeks to change that. The daughter project of… Continue reading Living library lets readers talk with ‘books’
The bittersweet Olympics
The 2010 Olympics should not happen. At least that was my first thought regarding this year’s Winter Games, but that didn’t stop me from jumping at the chance to go when I was offered a free flight and accommodations- I mean who wouldn’t . . . right? Once in Vancouver, it’s hard not to get… Continue reading The bittersweet Olympics
Spun: Rain Machine
TV on the Radio guitarist Kyp Malone’s new solo album Rain Machine takes listener’s ears on an otherworldly journey on the back of a tiger, his soulful voice romping through a menagerie of colourful images and emotions. Rain Machine showcases Malone’s ability as a gifted lyricists, weaving intimate vocals through the layers of modern jazz,… Continue reading Spun: Rain Machine
Fanboys’ jokes only good for Star Warriors
Fanboys, hold on to your lightsabers. Fanboys, directed by Kyle Newman, is being released in Canadian theatres with its original story line intact, to the great joy of its fans. Not so long ago — 1998 to be exact — in a place not so far away — Ohio — four boys make an epic… Continue reading Fanboys’ jokes only good for Star Warriors
Morpheus Theatre looks at Gilbert and Sullivan’s lesser known work
All you need is a good sense of humour according to Tim Elliott, the producer of Morpheus Theatre Company, to appreciate their production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera Patience. The musical, directed by Richard Michelle-Pentelbury, satirizes the aesthetic movement of the time while telling the story of two rival poets fighting for the love and… Continue reading Morpheus Theatre looks at Gilbert and Sullivan’s lesser known work
Identity, memory, death and desire
What do death, desire and the Canadian west all have in common? Mark Lawes, the founding artistic director of Theatre Junction, and the Resident Company of Artists may have your answer in their continuing performance ensemble piece entitled On The Side of the Road. The eclectic group of artists are presenting their work as a… Continue reading Identity, memory, death and desire
The Coen brothers make yet another fantastic movie
W ith the amount of comedic junk floating around the film industry, it is truly refreshing to have writers, and directors, like the Coen brothers to rise to the occasion and bring audiences a laugh-worthy show. A brilliant cross between Fargo and The Big Lebowski, Burn After Reading delivers a hilarious view of Osbourne Cox’s… Continue reading The Coen brothers make yet another fantastic movie
Cusack’s latest is Child’s play
Adaptations of books are a common occurrence in the film industry, from best-selling trilogies like Lord of the Rings to classics such as Empire of the Sun. Changes to certain elements or characters from the books during the transition to film can cause some controversy. Take The Martian Child, for example. Even though the novel… Continue reading Cusack’s latest is Child’s play
Spun: Snoop Dogg
By Trenton Shaw
The aptly named Doggumentary, Snoop Dogg’s new album, is a shout out to all the styles Snoop has covered in his expansive career. This eclectic album traces the colourful sounds and lyrics of Snoop and his various guests. The album doesn’t replicate the glory of “Gin and Juice” or “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” but… Continue reading Spun: Snoop Dogg