Kassovitz gives us a raw portrayal of the essence of the street: kids gathered on roof tops cooking hot dogs and smoking joints, break dancing in project hall ways, we even see Hubert playfully bounce a syringe between his shoes. However, the ethereal and candid nature of hood life that Kassovitz’ gives us access to is ephemeral, as Said and his friends are harassed by the police more times than I can count Continue reading
Still, even at my tender age of 22, I find myself feeling outdated by the next generation of inventive youngsters who have come up making music on their MacBooks: one-person armies with the power to recreate the sound of a full scale orchestra at their fingertips. Continue reading
In the Future Games programme, post-secondary students from across Canada will showcase their original video games like ASDF which boasts your helping “a colourful posse of gangsters navigate their way through a pixilated labyrinth, one key stroke at a time” or Super Conveniently Head Controlled Face Fight 10987654321 where your head is literally used as a controller in this interactive portion of the festival. Continue reading
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Based on true events, 17 Girls follows a group of teenaged ‘it girls’ living in the slow sea side town of Lorient. After their wayward leader Camille (Louise Grinberg) finds out she’s pregnant, the girls form a pregnancy pact swearing to get pregnant, move out, and raise their children together. As these young mothers-to-be smoke weed, drink, and party their pain away the Coulin’s dig deep into the issues of parental neglect and feelings of hopelessness that many youths struggle with. Continue reading
Jason Burke, a doctor and board-certified anesthesiologist calls his ingenious business idea a “medical practice on wheels.” He offers hangover relief to tourists so that they can quickly get back to enjoying their vacation. The hour-long treatment takes place on a bus and costs $90 for a basic IV of saline solution with vitamins B and C. Continue reading
Cover the Night is set to happen when the sun goes down this Friday, all over the world. The basic concept is that it will be a huge gathering of supporters who will cover the city in posters and artwork supporting the cause of stopping the LRA and stopping Kony. Continue reading
For those of you lucky enough not to have an exam on April 30, you have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxation and wellness retreat organized by the Hart House Farm Continue reading
J.K. Rowling — of Harry Potter fame — has penned her first novel aimed at adult readers. The book, The Casual Vacancy, is expected to be published on September 27 and will be available in hardcover, e-book and audiobook forms. The book’s publisher, Little, Brown and Company revealed that the novel is set in an idyllic English town and will be “blackly comic, thought-provoking and constantly surprising.” Continue reading
I really saw his acting ability in Seventeen Again and Charlie St. Cloud, and the saw glimmers of what he would be as a leading man. So I wasn’t surprised but I think many other people are surprised to see him inhabit this adult leading role so well. I think the integrity and the goodness he has as a person came through, and in terms of the acting ability he really stepped up to the plate to become a marine Continue reading
The first Lip Dub video to go viral online was made by students at l’Université du Québec à Montréal, posted on September 11, 2009, this video currently has over 10 million views. Released on March 29th, our dear university is only about two and a half years behind the trend. Continue reading
The night was one of friendship and family, despite being held during a rather heated WCSA election. Hardly any lips were pursed with snooty intentions less it was in mockery of any real seriousness during the evening. Continue reading
The performance loosely narrated an Alice-in-Wonderland type story, in that an unsuspecting girl awakes to find herself in a world of fantasy, where all of her dreams and thoughts are realized on stage, via the medium of dance – whether it be ballet, modern, jazz, etc Continue reading
This drink will feel very warm going down your throat but it doesn’t burn. The rum, peach liqueur and grenadine syrup gives it a sweetnessthat’s tempered by the whiskey. Be careful though, it’s a strong drink even though it doesn’t taste it! Continue reading
The Howl was curious to see whether the big city or the small town celebrated St. Patrick’s Day better. A carefully selected delegation of revelers led by a Howl staff member was sent to London, Ontario to get a first-hand experience of this notorious party school on the most legendary of days. Toronto is not a complete snooze on St. Patty’s Day, but a good comparison between party hotspots is always welcome. Continue reading
