April 18, 2024

Toronto Comicon, equal parts the same as it was different

Have you ever played Call of Cthulhu? It’s a game that requires wit, a roleplaying spirit, and sometimes even background music to set the tone. At least, that is what the panel called “How To Get Started in “Call of Cthulhu” 7th Edition” said, one of many panels to return to Toronto Comicon this past weekend.  The three day convention, March 18 to March 20, is part of the bi-annual … Continued

Review: Turning Red is a heartwarming love letter to Canada

Spoiler warning: Article may contain spoilers for the film Turning Red. What is red, white, and furry all over? The adorable red panda Meilin “Mei” Lee in Disney Pixar’s latest movie Turning Red. The coming-of-age film, set in Toronto in 2002, follows the story of 13-year-old Lee, a Chinese-Canadian girl who discovers that she turns into a giant red panda when she experiences intense emotions.  Turning Red is Pixar’s first feature-length film to … Continued

AUDIO: The top Canadian Hockey League prospects are set to shine bright in Kitchener

The Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) brightest young stars are set to take the ice at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23 at 7 p.m. The game will feature Shane Wright, the projected first overall pick in the National Hockey League (NHL) draft. This is a great opportunity to see the next generation of NHL stars. Tickets are available here.

‘Darkness and Light’ concert aims to bring a late composer’s work to life

Arms swung vigorously across the empty space between each stringed instrument, never for the audience to predict. Row on row of heads, eagerly following their direction on both sides of the podium. No, this isn’t a sports commentary track, it’s the latest show from the Kitchener–Waterloo Symphony (KWS).  The ‘Darkness and Light‘ show, curated and conducted by Andrei Feher and performed by the KWS and ‘The Elora Singers,’ aimed to … Continued

“Holy reviews, Batman!” (The Batman spoiler-free review)

Riddle me this, what’s dark, dreary, and makes you have to pee?  With a runtime that is four minutes shy of three hours, The Batman feels longer than it needs to be.  The runtime of this movie has been met with some support from die-hard fans who suggest that it needed to be this long, but the die-hard fan within me tells me it was not necessary. Both Seven (David … Continued

REVIEW: Teens in hit series Euphoria are too cool for school

Spoiler Alert and Content Warning: This article discusses graphic/explicit content, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and body image. Euphoria is back and with it comes more dark and shocking drama than ever before. Every Sunday night since the season two premiere on Jan. 9, viewers have tuned in to watch as the show pits young teens against the gruesome realities of the world. But, despite the anxiety-inducing content, millions of viewers like … Continued

REVIEW: This Is Us is a well-crafted show that leads you down a path of emotions

At some point in our lives, we will experience some sort of loss or traumatic event that will change us. In NBC’S This Is Us, you will experience those losses in every way possible. This Is Us follows the Pearson family; Rebecca Pearson (Mandy Moore), Jack Pearson(Milo Ventimiglia), Kate Pearson (Chrissy Metz), Kevin Pearson (Justin Hartley), and Randall Pearson (Sterling K. Brown), as they work their way through life and … Continued

‘The Rush’ is real for Kitchener’s JJ Wilde

She’s seen a slew of success, having racked up multiple top 10 hits while her album Ruthless earned a nomination for Best Rock Album at the Juno Awards. She’s even had a beer can designed in her honour by Collective Arts Brewing.

The Last Blockbuster review: Why they should have bought Netflix

Now, it’s easier than ever to watch movies from home, thanks to streaming services like Netflix, but what really made renting become so obsolete? The Last Blockbuster, directed by Taylor Morden, explores the lifespan of the video store monster, from how it started to what it’s becoming.