Books that changed my life in 2022
Throughout 2022, I found myself amazed by the connections I was able to make between the books I read, the…
Arts
How Avatar: The Way of the Water misrepresents Indigenous culture
While visually remarkable, the new Avatar missed the mark with its representations of colonization.
Spoiler warning: The review reveals the plot of Avatar: The Way of Water. In 2009, James Cameron wowed audiences with…
Hallmark Movies—What Makes Them Memorable?
Analyzing Hallmark’s cliché love stories that many seem to return to year-round.
In 2014, the University of Michigan conducted a study that linked the media we consume on television to the information…
Swimming across the Aegean Sea—an analysis of The Swimmers
In an honest display of the realities of refugee life, the film tells a story that many need to hear.
Trigger warning: The film contains detailed scenes of violence and sexual assaultDisclaimer: This article contains spoilers from The Swimmers Heavy…
Poetry Corner
once upon a timeYasmine Benabderrahmane curled against the blaze of a dull fire,streaks of light, shadows dance against her skin.gathered…
The M’s Playlist: A Danceable December with Kareena
To me, December is a lot more than just another month of the year. December welcomes the new year with…
A depiction of real-life family affairs in Theatre Erindale’s Tartuffe
Fourth year TDS students took audiences on a journey that truly displayed difficult emotions.
Erindale Studio Theatre has always been a great place to experience drama up close. In their most recent show, Tartuffe,…
How Lana Del Rey uses music to show character development
When done right, using a discography as an artistic outlet can be quite spectacular.
In 2012, with the releases of songs like “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans,” Lana Del Rey was met with a…
She Said—empowering victims of ex-film superpower Harvey Weinstein
An eye-opening film that reveals the truths and tragedies of women in journalism and beyond.
TW: This article contains references to sexual assault and rapeSpoiler warning: This article touches on the storyline of She Said…
Valentine Leger on his new play in production and queerness
A discussion on identity, queer experiences, and transgender representation in theatre.
Theatre kids are often stereotyped as being “those loud Broadway lovers that sing in public.” At the University of Toronto…
How the “female gaze” presents itself in queer literature
Classic literature persists through individuals who revive old works in modern ways. In her novel The Song of Achilles, author…
Five 2SLGBTQI+ artists that use their music to tell impactful stories
Exploring some new and up-in-coming creatives that are worth the listen.
Finding a reflection of yourself in the art you enjoy is a wonderful feeling. If you need some new music,…
Bros—a realistic representation of gay romance
Nicholas Stoller’s film depicts societal issues that continue to repress queer individuals.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from Bros. The comedy film Bros, directed by Nicholas Stoller, recently premiered at the…
My Policeman: A dull yet devastating gay drama
Starring Harry Styles, the film offers a meditation on shame, deception, and misplaced hope.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from My Policeman. Released earlier this month on Prime Video, Michael Grandage’s second directorial feature…
Shannon Terrell on The Guest House and the craft of writing
As a professional writer and UTM alumna, Terrell uses writing to evaluate her own growth and share impactful stories.
Creative writing is a vulnerable process. From short stories to full novels, the process of putting words to paper (or…