In an era of people concerned about protecting themselves from identity theft, it’s surprising that many don’t read contracts before agreeing to them. With an average 250,000 new users signing up with Facebook every day, the volume of personal information that is being collected, organized and archived is difficult to imagine. News Corp. launched a… Continue reading End of the line
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Ralph Klein begins new career as Mount Royal College instructor
Premier Ralph Klein–the infamous high school dropout–will be teaching college students next fall. Mount Royal College has just announced the creation of the Ralph Klein Chair in Media Studies, thanks to a $2.5 million donation by a group that wishes to remain anonymous. The first occupant of the chair will be the man himself. “We’re… Continue reading Ralph Klein begins new career as Mount Royal College instructor
2005: Best in show
By Peter Hemminger, Kyle Francis and Rob Scherf
40-Year-Old VirginThe 40-Year-Old Virgin won’t pick up any Oscar nominations and quite frankly it shouldn’t, but it succeeds admirably at everything it attempts. It is a one joke gross-out sex comedy, a bizarre coming-of-age film, a heartwarming romantic comedy and an affectionate character study all in one. Considering it balances each of those elements without… Continue reading 2005: Best in show
2005: Best in games
By Rob Scherf, Kyle Francis, Chris Courtice and Ben Hoffman
God of War–PlayStation 2Killing hookers on the mean streets of San Andreas is so passe. This year, if it’s sex and violence you want, look no further than Sony’s surprise hit, God of War. The game’s focus, an ancient greek man named Kratos, won’t hesitate to tear in half any minotaurs, gorgons, or demons standing… Continue reading 2005: Best in games
Hancock goes back to school
By Mel Mouat
Advanced Education Minister Dave Hancock dropped in on a University of Calgary lecture this week.Hancock made his surprise visit to Communications and Culture 201 Wed., Oct. 12. The class is taught by Communications and Culture Dean Dr. Kathleen Scherf.The focus of the lecture was Coordinated Management of Meaning, a theory involving the rules humans use… Continue reading Hancock goes back to school
Film Scoop: Finding culture through film
By Rob Scherf
“A film is, or should be, more like music than like fiction. It should be a progression of moods and feelings. The theme, what’s behind the emotion, the meaning, all that comes later.” -Stanley KubrickAutumn is a time of rejuvenation and preparation for a new year of work. From the festive tradition of the harvest… Continue reading Film Scoop: Finding culture through film
Hank Williams First Nation disappoints
By Rob Scherf
A great deal of fuss has already been raised over local film maker Aaron Sorenson’s Hank Williams First Nation. What raised filmgoers’ eyebrows in recent weeks is Sorenson’s tale of getting, or trying to get, funding for his project. No production company wanted to touch Hank Williams First Nation as it was, nor did they… Continue reading Hank Williams First Nation disappoints
The Internet generation
By Rob Scherf
Last week on these humble pages Alan Cho, our own Entertainment Editor, lambasted CanWest’s new daily magazine Dose, calling it a “smug,” “flimsy” publication. Cho called Dose (and its editorship) out on perpetuating the negative trend in the news media toward less meaningful content and less relevance for the readership. “News,” we are told, “should… Continue reading The Internet generation
Art Review: This exhibit brought to you by the word “the”
By Rob Scherf
Take a moment to consider the immense amount of information the average person intakes every day. Discounting the things our minds are required to internalize–class notes, conversations–there are always thousands of incidental details around us demanding notice. Imagine the millions of tiny and disposable bits of human life that those unremarkable details are built from,… Continue reading Art Review: This exhibit brought to you by the word “the”
Calgary’s arts a blessing
By Rob Scherf
There’s something intoxicating about the last week of September in this city. All at once the leaves start to change, the mornings start to crispen, and Calgary–much like Cinderella–realizes just for an instant that she, too, can be a world-class broad. Our little film festival is just one of many in Canada, and although its… Continue reading Calgary’s arts a blessing