Arts
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In Review: Sept. 23, 2009
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The Final Destination 3D Directed by: David R. Ellis Starring: Bobby Campo and Shantel VanSanten 1/4 There is definitely a reason why this was the final destination: because once viewers realize that they were suckered into not only a low-budget horror film, but that they also wasted extra money to see it in 3D, nobody…
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Upcoming arts events in KW
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Through Sunday, Oct. 4 Various Venues in KW Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. University of Waterloo Veer: A film about Cycling Thursday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Oct. 3 Various Venues in KW Impact 09 Theatre Festival Friday, Sept. 25 at 9 p.m. Maxwell’s Music House Crush Luther w/…
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In Review: The Toronto International Film Festival
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Los abrazos rotos Directed by Pedro Almodovar Spain 3.5/4 For those familiar with the works of director Pedro Almodovar, Broken Embraces might seem like somewhat foreign fare: a complicated, multi-layered plot involving a myriad of characters, most of whom are struggling with emotional hangups. The film, starring Penelope Cruz, is full of Hitchcock references and…
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Three diverse exhibits
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This past Friday, the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery (KWAG) presented three new exhibitions: Building Berlin, Singularly Significant and Being Magnified: Heroes and Villains. With a variety of paintings, contemporary sculptures, prints and multimedia pieces, these exhibits remind viewers that art can be more than just pictures on a wall. Building Berlin The most elaborate exhibit of…
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Radio Laurier’s changing image
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After being cut off from Wilfrid Laurier University Students’ Union funding at the end of April, the new Radio Laurier will launch on Jan.8, 2010. One of the most important pieces of information to focus on in the station’s relaunch is the “new.” In light of Wilfrid Laurier University Student Publications (WLUSP) taking ownership over…
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Culture at WLU Part 3: Film screenings
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Being one of the few schools in the region offering a film studies program, it may come as little surprise to find that Wilfrid Laurier University offers a slew of options for those pursuing the enjoyment of movies. However, contrary to popular opinion, these options are just as accessible and bound to fascinate students outside…
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Talking music with Alexisonfire
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In a concert put on by the A-Team last Friday night, Alexisonfire – a band slotted almost annually for Laurier concerts – performed to a pumped up, and at times hostile, Turret. From the moment they walked on stage at 10:55 p.m. they had amazing energy; particularly vocalist George Pettit and bassist Chris Steele who,…
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Fucked Up takes Polaris
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Hardcore band Fucked Up was declared the winner of the 2009 Polaris Music Prize around 12:15 a.m. tonight. With the victory, the musicians received a $20,000 cheque which frontman Damian Abraham explained they will use to create a benefit release to raise money for a charity dealing with the growing issue of missing Aboriginal women…
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Metric rocks O-Week
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From the moment Metric vocalist Emily Haines stepped on-stage – a vision of sequins and striking dark makeup – the atmosphere at the Athletic Complex, packed to the brim with first-year students, was out of control. If you thought O-Week spirit was intense, imagine the gym packed with 2,100 dancing, singing and “woo”-ing students, crowd-surfing…
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TIFF: the festival experience
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Wade Thompson Itinerary 12:30 p.m. Face (Visage) Directed by: Tsai Ming-liang France/Taiwan/Belgium/Netherlands 4:15 p.m. The Wild Hunt Directed by: Alexandre Franchi Canada 6:45 p.m. Last Ride Directed by: Glendyn Ivin Australia Considering the fact that the Toronto International Film Festival has never been farther than an hour drive for me, I am ashamed to admit…
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