Our troubling climate represented in The Parable of the Sower
Published in 1993, Octavia Butler’s novel The Parable of the Sower tells the story of Lauren Oya Olamina, a 15-year-old…
Arts
Hocus Pocus 2: The Sanderson witch trio back in action
Disney’s Hocus Pocus sequel reworks an old classic and makes it young.
Halloween is the time for consuming a ridiculous amount of candy, dressing up as the scariest clown, and bingeing your…
Angela Lansbury’s legacy in Murder, She Wrote
The actress’ beloved role in the cherished mystery series has reshaped female cinema and captured fans worldwide.
British-Irish-American actress Angela Lansbury, known for her starring role as Jessica Fletcher in the 12 season crime-mystery TV series Murder,…
Exhilarating horror in Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Why do we enjoy reading horror novels? In his essay, “Why We Crave Horror Movies,” Stephen King poses a similar…
The lack of well-represented information in documentaries
Questioning and analyzing the “facts” in some of Netflix’s most popular docuseries.
There is something so satisfying about sitting on the couch, turning on Netflix, and flipping to a docuseries. Documentaries aim…
Halloween specials—a trick and a treat?
Exploring some of pop culture’s most memorable and hilariously spooky TV Halloween episodes.
When I think of Halloween TV specials, I think of The Addams Family (1991) theme song—they’re creepy, kooky, mysterious, and…
The M’s Playlist: Aia’s Off-beat October
October is the month of midterms. It’s the month of all-nighters, last-minute Halloween costumes, and energy drinks that get you…
How Studio Ghibli and Disney films present gender roles
Analyzing the skinny, big-eyed ideal of Disney’s heroines versus the relatable female characters of Studio Ghibli.
Almost every little girl born between the 80s and the 2000s dreamed of a powder blue, sparkly Cinderella dress for…
DJ Habibi Funk and the power of cultural appreciation
In an interview with DJ Habibi Funk, we see the impacts of amplifying cultural music in Western media and beyond.
I came across Habibi Funk’s music in the most unexpected way. A friend of mine drunkenly posted an Instagram story,…
“Queer alien gender things” in Victoria College Drama Society’s rendition of Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A conversation with UTM’s star director Anthony Palermo on acquiring self-love through an intergalactic rock musical.
Glitter, rock n’roll, and sexual innuendos. A German drag queen with layers of colourful dresses and a collection of blonde…
Blonde—a repulsive depiction of Marilyn Monroe’s legacy
Andrew Dominik’s latest biopic portrays one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars with disgrace.
TW: Sexual assault.Spoiler warning: This article mentions scenes from Blonde. Blonde, directed by Andrew Dominik, gives poor insight to the…
How Stranger Things uses complex characters to explore mental illness
From blood-thirsty monsters to a group of teenagers trying to save their town, the Duffer Brothers will surprise you with their complicated world of the “Upside Down.”
Spoiler alert: This article discusses scenes from Stranger Things. If you didn’t spend this past summer binge-watching Netflix’s Stranger Things,…
A breathtaking representation of society in A Clockwork Orange
This 1971 classic unpacks psychological themes that leave significant impacts on today’s viewers.
Spoiler warning: this article mentions detailed plot points from A Clockwork Orange. Released in 1971, and based on Anthony Burgess’…
Mustafa the Poet—songs of pain and love
Exploring how the Toronto-based artist shares his grief through music and poetry.
Mustafa, also known as Mustafa the Poet, is a Sudanese-Canadian singer, songwriter, poet, and filmmaker from Toronto. At only twelve-years-old,…
Rupi Kaur’s latest collection prompts personal healing
Through empowering words and personalized exercises, Kaur’s Healing Through Words allows readers to reflect on difficult emotions.
Rupi Kaur is a Canadian author known for her graceful yet minimalistic poetry style. Her most recent book, Healing Through…