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A Review of Disney’s Moana

March 11, 2017October 2, 2017 June Rossaert Animation, Disney, Review0 comment

Disney’s Moana is the final product of a group of extremely talented individuals working within the constraints of a restrictive and heavily outdated film structure. The film follows the story of young Moana, the daughter of her native island’s ruler, and destined to take over the role in her adult life. Her strong desire for adventure and exploration clashes heavily with her father’s insistence that she must remain within the confines of the island for her own safety. She obviously rebels and the basic storyline unfolds much as one would…

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Let’s Play Ender’s Game!

March 10, 2017 newspaper Ender's Game, Novel, Sci-Fi0 comment

Ender’s Game is a science fiction novel written by Orson Scott Card that takes place in a near future. Andrew “Ender” Wiggin, the main character, is a genius at the age of 6 years old and is approached by the International Fleet (I.F), essentially an army in space fully equipped with laser guns and spaceships, to become a solider. In fact, the I.F has been watching Ender since he was born: they believe he has what it takes to become the next Starfleet commander for the next war against buggers,…

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The Nintendo Switch Presentation: One Month Later, a Post-Hype Recap

February 16, 2017February 26, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner Hardware, Nintendo, Switch, Videogame0 comment

Last Month, Nintendo’s latest console was given a lengthy live-stream which delved deep into the hardware, and software of this console-handheld hybrid; but what exactly should the average gamer take away from this? Here is the lowdown on everything Nintendo has revealed to us. The first question on everybody’s mind is going to be launch date, and cost. Mark your calendars, Nintendo came right out of the gate saying that the console will launch worldwide on March 3rd and retail for $299.99, which means us lucky Canadians will…

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Fantastic Beasts and Complex Cinema

January 13, 2017March 11, 2017 June Rossaert Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Review0 comment

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a film which struggles to find its balance. In many ways, the film is what could only be described as ‘Harry Potter for Adults’, in several other ways, however, it is the most childish of them all. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that a great amount of talent went into the creation of this film. Visually, it is by far both the most beautiful and most creative film of the entire franchise. Its bold use of colour is refreshing in the era…

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A Review of Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival

December 4, 2016 June Rossaert Arrival, June Rossaert, Review, Sci-Fi0 comment

Denis Villeneuve’s new science-fiction film, Arrival, starring Amy Adams, would be best described as an experience. The plot builds onto itself, appearing clumsy and strange as the story begins, alternating between a slow buildup with frequent repetitions, and plot advancements which seem to happen too fast. The flow is murky and shifting, and yet the film takes hold in a very powerful way at a critical time, and from then, is unrelenting. The film’s form, in this sense, is intimately connected to its subject matter: Linguistics. The…

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Mes enfants n’ont pas peur du noir – Review

November 23, 2016 Katherine Willcocks 1 Comment

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary theatre-going experience? Contemporary theatre may be just the thing for you! At Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, the cramped space and unusual stage placement (diagonally across the square room) may raise a few eyebrows, but Jean-Denis Beaudoin’s Mes enfants n’ont pas peur du noir captivates the audience right from the start. Filled with light-hearted tragedy, this production has the audience alternating between sitting on the edge of their seats and erupting with laughter. The play is based on the director’s story, but the references to Hansel and…

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Nintendo Switch: After the Hype-Storm Thoughts

November 21, 2016May 6, 2017 newspaper Hardware, Nintendo, Switch, Videogame0 comment

It has been nearly three weeks since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch, and now that the initial shock has been tamed, it may be safer to make observations. When the console was revealed, there were two kinds of people; the ones that whole-heartedly supported the changes and the ones that instantly shunned the idea down for various reasons. The majority of people, myself included, seem to have fallen into the former. Times have changed since then, however, and now taking a step back is necessary. The console appears to…

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Laughter. With a Cause : Gala Accroche-Coeur fundraiser

October 21, 2016October 19, 2016 Katherine Willcocks 1 Comment

Not everyone knows where they will sleep tonight. Some aren’t sure whether or not they’ll eat tomorrow. It’s no laughing matter… except in this case, in sort of is. Of course, this in no way indicates that a person’s dire situations are comedic. Rather, it suggests that laughter can help remedy some unfortunate predicaments. In this spirit, the 14th Gala Accroche-coeur turned to local comedians to raise awareness, and funds, to support Fondation Québec Jeunes. The Show MC of the evening, Stéphane Bellavance, opened the show by introducing a special…

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It was a Breath of Fresh Air Ride

October 19, 2016May 6, 2017 BeNjamyn Upshaw-Ruffner GameCube, Kirby Air Ride, Nintendo, Videogame0 comment

When people think of Nintendo racing games, there’s no doubt that Mario Kart comes to mind, and maybe even F-Zero for older fans. But there’s another game that often gets forgotten, buried underneath the discussion. That game is Kirby Air Ride, and it’s quite different from anything else. This game came out on the Nintendo GameCube way back in 2003, and was designed by none other than Masahiro Sakurai himself, the man behind the Super Smash Bros. series as well as Kid Icarus: Uprising, and original creator of the Kirby character. This game may have fallen by the wayside at the time of its release, but to those…

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Be Brave; Eat Blind

September 17, 2016March 15, 2017 Katherine Willcocks Food, Montreal, O.Noir, Restaurant0 comment

As a child, did you ever walk around your house with your eyes closed, wondering how it might feel to be blind? Montreal’s O.Noir restaurant is like an adult version of that. O.Noir invites you into its pitch-black dining room to enjoy a meal in which the darkness enables the exquisite flavors to be brought out. Though the cashiers and the kitchen staff can see, waiters and waitresses are legally blind. This creates a trust reversal with the general public. While workers are familiar with their environment at the restaurant,…