Hopes and griefs in The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan follows the stories of four women who meet after church every week to…
Arts
Faith and Fortune: Challenging and illustrating colonialism
Art Gallery of Ontario’s new exhibit displays four decades of colonization with the art of the Spanish Empire.
From 1492 to 1898, the Spanish Empire ruled across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Rising from the ashes of the…
Robert Eggers continues to redefine genres with The Northman
Egger’s film is yet another example of the history that creates historical fiction.
The Northman, Eggers’ latest and most ambitious film, received six times the budget of the director’s two preceding films combined—The…
Folk music helps us understand our own cultures
Although traditional folk music is not heard much on the radio, it holds deep significance to a culture’s people.
What makes music “folk?” How does a country’s history influence its rhythms? While well-known folk artists like Joni Mitchell and…
Art is a necessity for all: Reflections from an Egyptian household
A thought provoking argument on the tough yet necessary meanings of art for those in Egyptian families.
Growing up, the closest I got to meeting artists was by watching them on my TV. I was born and…
It’s Harry Styles’ house and we’re all just living in it
Harry’s newest album offers groovy bops with heartfelt and inspiring themes.
Following his 2019 Grammy-award-winning sophomore album Fine Line, and his 2017 self-titled debut album, Harry Styles’ highly anticipated third studio…
Lady Gaga turns Toronto’s Rogers Centre into a cultural temple for sad souls
A critical look at Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ performance that left audiences speechless.
After a two-year delay due to pandemic restrictions, Lady Gaga is finally on the road to showcase her latest solo…
Lyfeboat Prototype—Blackwood Gallery’s thought-provoking exhibit
A conversation with Ellyn Walker, the gallery’s acting director and curator, on the complex components of Sean Procyk’s art.
Since 2019, the Blackwood Gallery has been collaborating with artist Sean Procyk on the development of Lyfeboat Prototype—an art installation…
Theatre Erindale’s 2022-2023 season hits the stage
An in-depth look at the exciting new season of production at Theatre Erindale.
Theatre Erindale, an integral community at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is preparing for a new season of production…
The chilling messages in Nope
Jordan Peele’s recent summer horror flick will stay with you long after the lights go out.
Nope (2022) is Jordan Peele’s most controversial project. Its characters and plot have sparked divisive conversations amid audiences. The film…
The divides of our society in The Servant of Two Masters
Theatre Erindale thinks outside the box to showcase different lifestyles.
Theatre Erindale’s recent production of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni expands on themes of alienation, popularity, and…
Danica’s April of Anime
Live like you are the main character with this collection of songs.
Seven section editors later, you have arrived at the final M’s Playlists. In total honesty, even though I had almost…
A Timeless Message in La Dolce Vita
While the film may seem to lack purpose, a closer look at Steiner’s character reveals a universal reality.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from La Dolce Vita (1960). La Dolce Vita (1960), a neorealist Italian film by…
No place where there isn’t any trouble
The Wizard of Oz unexpectedly dispels the promise of utopia that glamourous classic Hollywood musicals often sell.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from The Wizard of Oz (1939). Scholars, critics, and popular audiences alike consider Victor…
A film’s first impression
Zooming in on how a movie’s initial release can influence success or failure.
Movies are portals that transport us into different realms of possibilities. Some are hailed as classics while others fly under…