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‘You’ and ‘Barry’ are quiet commentaries on white male privilege

Written on November 27, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Joe Goldberg, the protagonist of the television show You, and Barry Berkman, the titular character from HBO’s Barry, have a lot in common: they both want nothing more than to fit in and feel loved, they’re both striving to become better people, and they’re both self-centred killers. Part of what...

From Borat to Eric Andre: Reviewing the history of performance art

Written on October 22, 2020. Posted in Arts.

No one commits to a role quite like Sacha Baron Cohen, but his dedication to duping real people is part of a proud history of performance art, which makes us laugh and cringe while teaching us about ourselves. Borat took the world by storm when the movie premiered in 2006. Cohen’s absurd portrayal...

A24’s filmmaking crafts meaningful art under a new mainstream spotlight

Written on October 8, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

From Lady Bird to Mid90s, A24 has consistently been producing intricate, aesthetically-charged films which connect with its audiences on multiple levels. The magic of its filmmaking is arguably the balance between imagery and plot; A24 is known for vibrant cinematography that encapsulates the...

Disney Channel never got worse, we just got old

Written on October 8, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Growing up, I had a bone to pick with 90s kids. Every time I opened Facebook or YouTube, I was hit with nostalgia-heavy posts about a time period I only vaguely recognized. It made me feel mocked and excluded. “Only 90s kids will understand” was plastered across the internet; “Things people...

'Patriot Act' was a hilarious, brilliant example of South Asian representation

Written on September 15, 2020. Posted in Lifestyle.

When I saw Hasan Minhaj’s performance at the White House Correspondence Dinner in 2017, I didn’t know whether to laugh, applaud, or pray for his life while he ripped President Trump apart with comedic brilliance. I did know I was completely captivated by his brutal honesty and perfectly delivered...

What the evolution of coming-of-age movies means for representation

Written on July 8, 2019. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

North American filmmakers have been trying to capture the quintessential coming-of-age experience since the rise of the teen comedy genre in the 1980s. However, the so-called average teen in most of these classics has been white, male, middle- or upper-class, and straight—until now. Early coming-of-age...

Albert Schultz’s return a loss for Canadian theatre

Written on October 24, 2018. Posted in Arts, Theatre.

In January of 2018, Globe and Mail columnist Margaret Wente proclaimed Albert Schultz will “never work in this town again—or, for that matter, in any theatre anywhere in Canada.” Wente’s prediction has been proven false: former Soulpepper co-founder Schultz and his wife, Leslie Lester, mark their...

Commentary: Stitching into Feminism

Written on September 18, 2018. Posted in Arts, Visual.

As up-and-coming artists challenge societal expectations, cross-stitching is experiencing a feminist resurgence. Along with needlework, it’s been around—and respected—for centuries. However, today, the traditionally feminine art is reduced to a frivolous hobby, as evidenced in a recent Globe and Mail...

Shapovalov vs. Auger-Aliassime a valuable moment for athletes

Written on September 6, 2018. Posted in Lifestyle, Pop Culture.

Midway through the third set of their first-round match at this year’s US Open, Canadian Denis Shapovalov said three words tennis fans rarely hear in the middle of a match. “Are you okay?” Shapovalov asked fellow Canadian opponent, 18-year-old Felix Auger-Alliassime, across the net. Spectators wondered—was...

Commentary: Who has the right to tell Indigenous stories?

Written on February 3, 2017. Posted in Arts.

At the crux of the controversy unleashed by allegations that Canadian author Joseph Boyden’s heritage isn’t as Indigenous as he claims is a question readers have to ask themselves as we consider his work: who has the right to tell Indigenous stories. Recent allegations by the Aboriginal People Television...

Scoping the state of CIS football

Written on November 23, 2012. Posted in Sports.

From many perspectives, this year’s Vanier Cup may be an ideal situation for CIS football. Pairing it with the Grey Cup in Toronto could provide a boost for the CIS product — but the league’s disparity remains a prevalent issue. Last year, the Vanier Cup and Grey Cup were held in the same city for...

Tag: Commentary

‘You’ and ‘Barry’ are quiet commentaries on white male privilege

From Borat to Eric Andre: Reviewing the history of performance art

A24’s filmmaking crafts meaningful art under a new mainstream spotlight

Disney Channel never got worse, we just got old

'Patriot Act' was a hilarious, brilliant example of South Asian representation

What the evolution of coming-of-age movies means for representation

Albert Schultz’s return a loss for Canadian theatre

Commentary: Stitching into Feminism

Shapovalov vs. Auger-Aliassime a valuable moment for athletes

Commentary: Who has the right to tell Indigenous stories?

Scoping the state of CIS football

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