Brontë Behling
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The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction
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Many books published today are products of fanfiction. To those from previous generations who likely have never even heard the term before, this information may be quite shocking. For the uninitiated, the term “fanfiction” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet”…
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“House of Gucci”: A legacy not worth killing for
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House of Gucci tells the dramatic true story of the (in)famous Gucci family and the events that triggered the murder of the heir to the Gucci label. Based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden and directed by Ridley Scott, the film…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to have one. With Black Friday having passed, some have already begun to shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and loved ones. For many, this involves at least one or more…
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Taylor Swift channels her past relationship heartbreak into new short film
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On Nov. 12, 2021, Taylor Swift’s first 15-minute short film was released. As many of Swift’s fans (or ‘Swifties’) will know, Swift has teased for a long time that there was a 10-minute version of her hit song “All Too Well” which was never released. Now, that song can be found on every streaming platform…
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Reminiscing on the girl power showcased in “Totally Spies!”
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On Nov. 3, 2001, the very first episode of Totally Spies! Aired on ABC Family Channel out of the United States. The world of children’s television programming as we know it would never be the same. For Canada, the creation of Totally Spies! was a particularly notable accomplishment. The show was produced by Marathon Media…
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The Last Duel – Gruesome truths and modern connections
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Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of sexual assault. The Last Duel is based on the book of the same name by Eric Jager. Detailing the last officially recognized judicial duel in France, the novel is based on a true story of a woman’s fight to have her sexual assaulter punished for his vile actions.…
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Editorial: I don’t like Marvel films
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Look – just hear me out before you respond in horror. As a film student, I’m required to watch films from many different time periods, genres and cinematic universes. However, whenever I’m confronted with watching a Marvel film, I find any way I can to avoid it. Why? You may be asking, ready to cancel…
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“After We Fell”: Baby’s first “Fifty Shades of Grey”
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Directed by Castille Landon and released by Wattpad’s own production company along with CalMaple, After We Fell is the third installment in the After franchise. The film holds an ‘R’ rating and was released into Canadian theatres on Sept. 10. Josephine Langdon stars as Tessa Young, a sweet and emotionally fraught college student. Playing opposite…
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How volunteering for my political party of choice has helped me grow
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On Aug. 15, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would once again be going into a federal election. Naturally, there was outrage online – why call an election during a pandemic? Is this all just a ploy by the Liberal Party to gain a majority? What’s the importance of voting when you don’t like…
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Supporting independent cinemas during the pandemic: there’s nothing like the in-person, movie-viewing experience
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Over the course of 2020, many small businesses in Kitchener-Waterloo were forced to close due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a year of opening and closing fluctuations as waves of the pandemic rose and subsided, businesses in the region have been allowed to re-open to the public with enhanced safety procedures. Due…
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