Arts
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Worth the wait
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On Thursday night, hours before the show even started, a long line formed outside of Wilf’s – with good reason, because later that night Arkells, a talented group of young musicians, would take centre stage. Though Arkells have only been playing together for a couple of years, this is their third time at Laurier. “Waterloo…
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In review: Not your typical vampire film
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Daybreakers Starring: Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe Directed by: Michael and Peter Spierig Release date: Jan. 8, 2010 2/4 In the wake of the recent teen romantic craze over vampires, Daybreakers emerges as a breath of fresh air, although it’s a short breath at best. This isn’t the vampire movie to top all others in…
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Following the crowd
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With the recent announcement that the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore is appearing in Toronto come February, I think it’s safe to assume that the show’s Ontario ratings will jump as those not well-versed in “Jersey speak” attempt to acquaint themselves with the ignorant, crass and offensive. Now, I know what you’re probably thinking –…
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Canadian record industry faces its own copyright infringement lawsuit
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The Canadian Record Industry Association (CRIA), a group whose members include the largest record labels in the country, is facing what could be the largest copyright infringement lawsuit in Canadian history. The action comes as a result of record companies not securing licenses to use artists’ copyrighted material and not paying artists for use over…
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A new year in entertainment
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In music Long-awaited music This year promises to provide lots of variety in terms of new music. In the coming months there will be new full-length albums from Vampire Weekend, Spoon, The Black Keys, Interpol and LCD Soundsystem. U.K. group Los Campesinos! are scheduled to release their third effort in the past two years on…
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“A giant fill-in-the-blank”
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From Jan. 14 to 16, various Laurier students will smother molasses all over their bodies, become immune to a zombie virus by smoking marijuana and burst into song. No, it’s not a cult uprising or Armageddon – it’s FR!NGE. The FR!NGE festival – an arts event organized and performed by students – has been providing…
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Arts bites: While you were out
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John Frusciante leaves the Chili Peppers (a year ago) While rumours of his departure had surfaced beforehand, on Dec. 16 guitarist John Frusciante announced that he was no longer a part of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Frusciante confirmed via his MySpace page that he had in fact left the band nearly a year earlier…
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Chatting with the writers of Rooted
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Mike Lakusiak chats with Janice Lee and Richard Garvey about their upcoming musical. The cast of Rooted prepares for rehearsal at the Maureen Forrester Recital Hall. Rooted’s actors dance during the rehearsal, less than a week before the production takes stage.
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A true-ly unforgettable story
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The Blind Side Directed by: John Lee Hancock Starring: Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Kathy Bates Released: Nov. 20, 2009 4/4 When naming the most under-appreciated female actresses is to date, any answer would have to include Sandra Bullock – especially after her latest role in The Blind Side. In one of her best performances…
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Invictus inspires
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Invictus Directed by: Clint Eastwood Starring: Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon Released: Dec. 11, 2009 3/4 Another great offering from film-heavyweight Clint Eastwood, Invictus brings to light a remarkable story from 1994-95 post-apartheid South Africa that is seldom told. The film begins shortly after Nelson Mandella’s release from Robben Island prison, his triumph in bringing…
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