September on the screen
Movie recommendations for the back-to-school season.
It can be difficult to get back into an academic zone or be excited about school after months of enjoying…
Arts
Back-to-school beats
The perfect music playlist for a walk around campus.
As classes start up again, you might be feeling a mix of emotions. If so, here are a few tracks…
Beyond mainstream music: exploring the depths of peripheral music
Non-mainstream music reflects the darker parts of our culture and the repressed elements of the collective consciousness.
In the constellation of culture, there exists a core and a periphery. In music, peripheral artists speak to overarching economic…
Code 8: Part II – the cinematic sci-fi in our backyard
The film, partially shot at UTM, is part of Netflix in Your Neighbourhood.
Have you ever wanted to visit your favourite show’s filming location? Wait no more! Code 8: Part II, a sequel…
Blockbuster beach: must-see 2024 summer movies
Your guide to the most anticipated summer blockbusters of 2024.
With exam season hitting soon, the most-anticipated season of the year is fast approaching! As summer hits and temperatures rise,…
As You Like It: A Review
Theatre Erindale reminds us why Shakespeare is still performed 300 years later in As You Like It.
Maybe it’s the former theatre kid in me or perhaps it’s my English major, but when I learned that Theatre…
Poetry Corner
The Horrors of Admission or AdmissionMashiyat Ahmed You and I would be better off if we admitted things more often. We…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day beyond Irish borders
The life and legacy of Ireland’s patron saint.
One month before St. Patrick’s Day, I biked the cobblestone streets of Kilkenny with a tour group and learned the…
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two is a cinematic masterpiece
The newest Dune instalment will go on to define a new generation of blockbusters.
Frank Herbert’s Dune is notorious for being difficult to adapt to the screen. Countless attempts made over the years—from Ridley…
The WWE mistreats wrestlers and uses their real-life drama for ratings
Blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s fake with the corporation’s most popular love triangle.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is a money-hungry corporation that commits unethical practices and covers them up. They have mistreated their…
Madame Web: the Spider-Man spinoff that wove itself into a disaster
Why Madame Web is a movie we love to hate.
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Reader discretion is advised. Madame Web revolves around the totally dynamic and not-at-all poorly written female protagonist,…
Seven free or budget-friendly spring activities in Toronto and Mississauga
Experience spring in the city to its fullest with some of the best wallet-friendly activities.
Dark winter days have everyone anticipating weather in the double digits. Springtime in Toronto and Mississauga is the perfect time…
Challenging the patriarchy: The power of the gaze
How the female gaze empowers both men and women and changes patriarchal narratives.
The media—be it books, movies, television, or podcasts—are powerful for their artistically appealing façades and storytelling depth. Written mediums such…
The beauty of your body: a painting in the mirror for every woman
Every gesture in the curve or straightening of the fingers is artistically expressive and gorgeous—so too is the body of a woman.
I personally have always been in awe of and adored the anatomy of all bodies. The intricacy of the muscles…
The not-so glamorous side of the Grammy Awards
The Grammys’ controversies, hidden biases, and on-stage dramas fuel debate in the music industry.
Frustrations about Grammy Award disparities continuously linger within the music industry. Most controversies and public confusion resulting from nominations and…