Arts
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Culture at WLU
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With the goal of stimulating appreciation, enjoyment and knowledge of Canadian art and culture, the Robert Langen Art Gallery re-opens on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and will be offering four new exhibits this school year. Funded mainly by the university, the Langen Gallery, which was established in 1989, features Canadian artists working in a variety of…
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Off the beaten path
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Since premiering in 2008, OLN’s show Departures has evolved from a travel show with a modest following to an award-winning movement, garnering public and critical praise for its premise, creativity and uniqueness. With their lust for adventure and life experience, hosts Scott Wilson, Justin Lukach and director of photography Andre Dupuis have captivated audiences by…
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Navigating the city’s arts scene
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So you’ve just arrived in what will be your home for the next year, what now? To help you dabble in the rich cultural environment that is Waterloo, The Cord has compiled a list of some of the unique venues the city has to offer Generation X Video, 10 Regina St. N. Feel like staying…
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Polaris Music Prize shortlist announced
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Nearly a month after the Polaris Music Prize longlist was announced, the 10 artists and albums that will be considered for the grand prize were named today at the Drake Hotel in Toronto. At around 11 a.m. Holy Fuck – a band shortlisted last year for the $20,000 cash prize – helped announce those selected…
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In review: Public Enemies
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Public Enemies Directed by Michael Mann Starring: Johnny Depp, Marion Cotillard and Christian Bale Rating: 5/10 Considering his previous films Heat and Collateral are two of the absolute best crime thrillers ever made, I was expecting Michael Mann’s latest film, Public Enemies, to turn out along the same prestigious lines as those masterpieces. I mean,…
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In review: Far
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Artist: Regina Spektor Album: Far Label: Sire Records Released: June 23, 2009 Rating: 7.0/10 Picking up where she left off three years ago, Regina Spektor has reemerged with her fifth full-length album, Far. Promptly commanding one’s undivided attention with the bouncing beat of “The Calculation”, the album opens with a bubbly melody about love and…
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In review: The Hurt Locker
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The Hurt Locker Directed by Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty Rating: 8/10 Not very often is a film struck from its original release date when early reviews deem it “the film to beat” at the Oscars that year. Such a case is Kathryn Bigelows’s The Hurt Locker, a movie that was…
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In Review: Funny People
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Funny People Directed by Judd Apatow Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann Rating: 6.5/10 As unfortunate as it may be, your expectations before you go into a film can play a huge part on your final feelings towards that particular film. I was met with such a predicament this week, when I took on…
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140: Possibly the first film inspired by twitter
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TORONTO (CUP) – What happens when a large number of people from around the world participate in a social experiment? How does knowing that we share similar experiences of using online technology shape our identities? In making the new film 140, 140 independent amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world synchronized their actions around…
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CEMF: Day 2
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The second day of CEMF brought a whole new sound to Bingeman’s. In contrast to the heavier stuff that was performed on day one, such as Kingdoms and Protest the Hero, the music on day two was much more upbeat. CEMF pass-holders heard from bands such as Candy Coated Killahz, Dinosaur Bones, and the much-anticipated…
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