Arts

Directed by: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Jospeh Gorden-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine Release Date: July 16, 2010 4/4 Christopher Nolan, director of The Dark Knight, returns to the realm of the summer blockbuster with his latest film Inception. Inception is a sci-fi suspense thriller with a brilliant cast…

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Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud and Sergio Pablos Starring: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russel Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Elsie Fisher Release Date: July 9, 2010 3/4 After two successful animated box-office films, Steve Carell hits the big screen again as the voice of Gru in this summer’s…

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Directed by Banksy Release Date: May 2010 (limited) 4/4 Those familiar with the work of notorious graffiti artist Banksy would be correct in assuming that a film by him would be just as unconventional and mockingly elusive as his other work. Indeed, Exit Through the Gift Shop forgoes the implied documentary on Banksy to question…

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Check out the following videos of performances by Jason Collet, Japandroids, Shad and Stars from the Hillside Festival in Guelph, Ontario. The Cord was on the festival grounds all weekend. See the story in print and online on Wednesday morning. Saturday July 24 Jason Collett: “Winnipeg Winds” and “I’ll Bring the Sun” Japandroids: “The Boys…

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The Polaris Music Prize shortlisted nominees were announced yesterday, July 6. The shortlist was compiled by a jury of over 200 Canadian journalists, including Canadian media mogul Alan Cross and CBC favourite Jian Ghomeshi. The competition has now been narrowed down from the 40 artists that were announced on June 17, leaving ten albums in…

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Drake’s debut album is the first of many climaxes in a career that seems too crazy to believe. Less than a year and a half ago Drake—government name, Aubrey Drake Graham—was known for his role on the Canadian high school drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. This week Drake released his first album and the hype…

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Thank Me Later Drake Label: Universal Motown Release Date: 15 June Listen to: “Over,” “Miss Me,” “Light Up” 8/10 Less than a year and a half ago Aubrey Drake Graham was best known for his role on Degrassi. Last week Drake released his first album and the hype is completely eclipsing that of Eminem’s Recovery.…

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On June 13, at Centre in the Square in Kitchener, Rick Mercer was enveloped by thunderous applause as he took his place on stage. As a part of the Magnetic North Theatre Festival, Mercer’s show My Adventures In Canadian Television narrated his career as a political satirist. Jokingly known as Canada’s unofficial opposition, Mercer revisited…

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For the ninth year in a row, an expansive farm in Manchester, Tennessee was converted into one of the biggest parties in the United States. More than 80,000 people swarmed the Bonnaroo grounds to hear music, watch films and listen to the stand-up comedy of wide-ranging performers from all over the globe. Fans scrounged for…

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The Trotsky Directed by: Jacob Tierny Starring: Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Michael Murphy Release Date: 14 May 2010 Jacob Tierney’s The Trotsky is a comedy filled with everything you could expect from a teen movie, but it’s smart. The film perfectly portrays what every high school student would want to be a part of if…

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