If you’ve ever been a member of a wedding party, you know it’s not nearly as fascinating as it appears. There are the fights, drama, duties and of course the shockingly repulsive outfits. Don’t feel like you are alone though, because these are also the circumstances the characters in the Pumphouse Theatres production of Five… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Dress learns to share women
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Spun: Boca 45
Boca 45’s debut solo album, Pitch Sounds, is a succulent combination of old hip-hop beats, ’60s soul and ’70s funk. Reminiscent of each of the past four decades, Pitch Sounds manages to successfully blend together music from a smattering of genres into a single, cohesive and highly enjoyable sound. Unlike many techno albums out there,… Continue reading Spun: Boca 45
Music Interview: Boca 45 opens ears his own way
Tune into any radio station in the city and chances are you’ll come across a song devoid of any originality. In today’s sales obsessed music industry it’s rare to find something able to set itself apart from the throngs of uninspired commercial offerings. Madonna, 50 Cent and U2 are all talented in their own right,… Continue reading Music Interview: Boca 45 opens ears his own way
Movie Preview: Calgary’s own underground
Let’s say all the Jennifers, Toms and Micheals disappear. Now take away the millions of dollars, the egos, the huge movie companies, flashy directors and superficial filmmakers and what’s left? Underground movies willing to stray from the norm and provide original and authentic entertainment. And if different is what you’re looking for, the Calgary Underground… Continue reading Movie Preview: Calgary’s own underground
Music Interview: the Fisher King
Let’s admit it: the majority of Canadian entertainers are rarely taken seriously or given celebrity status when compared to the rest of the world’s performers. People are likely to equate the amount of money generated by an artist to the quality of his/her music, forgetting fame and fortune have nothing to do with musical talent.… Continue reading Music Interview: the Fisher King
Movie Review: College snooze, College stiff
Partying, sex, drinking and getting into outlandish situations are all part of the unofficial life of undergraduates across North America. On the other hand, the official part–the actual school work–is much less interesting to talk about, let alone watch. But if you really want to watch students grumble about the mundane, because you can not… Continue reading Movie Review: College snooze, College stiff
SPUN: Halifax
New to the music scene, Halifax proves not all punk bands have sold out into mainstream millionaire media. A Writer’s Reference consists of seven tracks which are a fine blend of high energy and talent. Unlike many artists out today, Halifax’s has decent lyrics are worthy of being heard and examined. Which is relieving, considering… Continue reading SPUN: Halifax
Theatre Preview: Only one act plays, but so much goodness
When most people go to a theatre, they expect a certain kind of bourgeoise style–dressing up to politely clap at mimes for an exorbitant amount of money. But when the 22nd Annual One Act Play Festival starts up, it’ll blow those fanciful thoughts out of your mind. A chance for local theatre companies to battle… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Only one act plays, but so much goodness
Theatre Preview: To gay or not to gay
Yay for gay. Or maybe not. Issues pertaining to homosexuality sweeps through the province, as everybody puts their two cents in. However you feel about the issue of gay marriage, Hidden Insanity Theatre brings the province Romeo and Hamlet, a comedy dealing with that very topic and the passionate opinions therein. Written and directed by… Continue reading Theatre Preview: To gay or not to gay
Theatre Preview: Newhouse dripping with STDs
What if a sexually transmitted pandemic raged across North America, but you just couldn’t keep it in your pants? This is the problem challenging the young character in the University of Calgary production of Newhouse, a drama questioning human reaction to social crisis. Placed in a contemporary Canadian setting, this adaptation of Don Juan and… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Newhouse dripping with STDs