How Tender is the Flesh inexplicitly analyzes the cruelty of femicide
Trigger warning: This article mentions murder, cannibalism, and violent imagery. Imagine a world where murder is state-sanctioned. Is it still…
Arts
Five books to read this International Women’s Day
Exploring the diversity and resilience of Canadian women through literature.
March 8, 2023, marks the day that we celebrate, commemorate, and highlight the successes and struggles of women throughout history….
How Greta Gerwig continues to put women first
Reflecting on Gerwig’s film career and her focus on inspiring female characters.
Greta Gerwig has left an unmissable mark in the film community. With movies like Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women…
Theatre Erindale’s Alcestis: Merging styles of the past and present
How Theatre Erindale’s latest main stage production used costumes, lighting, and sound effects to create a timeless experience.
Theatre Erindale’s latest production reimagines a play that has been in production since 438 BC. Alcestis by Euripides tells the…
Recognizing the power of female artistry at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards
Billboard aims to showcase women’s successes in an industry that does not have enough female representation.
I love to discover new music from various genres. Whether it be through online playlists, social media ads, or by…
From He’s Just Not That Into You to “Flowers”: Different stories with the same ending
A culture-informed analysis of how dating has changed for women in the last decade.
I was walking down St. Catherine Street in Montreal when I heard, from a passing car, a woman singing a…
Serial killers—pop culture’s newest entertainers
How the true crime media market thrives on hyper-consumption.
Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual assault and extreme violence. On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in…
Creating new content at UTM’s Theatre Erindale
Zoë Bonk, a Theatre and Drama Studies third-year, speaks about the ins and outs of devised theatre.
As I sat in the dark studio of Theatre Erindale, a glowing hand emerged from the curtains and proceeded to…
The M’s Playlist: Julia’s February of Feelings
I listen to music every day. It’s sort of my therapy. Songs by my favourite artists take me on journeys…
Redefining the audience of animated movies
Looking at how new animated releases compare with beloved childhood classics.
Since childhood, we hold animated movies close to our hearts. These classic films feature breathtaking visuals and include beautiful storylines…
Let your freak flag fly—an outlook on art therapy
People have been expressing themselves through art for centuries, and you can too.
When most people hear the term “art therapy,” they might envision a painting circle from a movie, set in the…
How When Harry Met Sally… remains a timeless rom-com
While the film’s plot may seem ordinary, Reiner’s 1989 classic remains relevant for its depiction of heterosexual relationships.
When thinking about romantic comedies, we must discuss the beloved When Harry Met Sally… (1989). The movie’s plot is the…
From clichés to practical love scenes—the evolution of Bollywood romance
How Bollywood films are evolving with contemporary stories, unique music, and a refreshed audience.
Imagine this: in the heart of the snowy mountains, a beautiful woman, clad in a red satin saree and a…
Will human-made art be replaced with AI-generated art?
Current artists facing technological threats can look to art history for clues to understand the way forward.
Discourse on art generated by artificial intelligence (AI) versus human-made art has been making its rounds on social media platforms…
What makes a love song great?
Highlighting some of the many love songs that have shaped society for generations.
Love is a remarkable subject from which we draw inspiration. In the music industry, love songs have dominated the charts…