arts
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Metric ends O-week with a bang
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Proving to be one of the most memorable moments in recent Laurier history, Metric’s performance tonight had several thousand lucky first-year students on their feet, chanting and flailing, in the packed Athletic Complex. Full of energy from start to finish, Metric delivered a solid albeit short set, performing every song to its fullest – Emily…
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In review: The Polaris Music Prize shortlist
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It’s that time of the year. In less than two weeks, the winner of the Polaris Music Prize for excellence in Canadian music will be announced at Toronto’s Masonic Temple on September 21. The award, which was established in 2006, has seen winners Final Fantasy, Patrick Watson and Caribou claim the $20,000 grand prize. To…
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A movie playlist
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It’s time to drop your worn-out copies of Twilight and forget any memory that you may still have left of Transformers 2 because ladies and gents, it is the first week of school. That’s right. There will be no more “chillaxin’” around the pool under whatever rays of sun you were able to muster this…
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Profiling a playwright
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Sunil Kuruvilla lives a double life. To the Laurier community, he is known as an English graduate turned marketing and promotions co-ordinator for the faculty of music. In the theatre world, he is a celebrated playwright whose award-winning plays have been produced across North America. For Kuruvilla, writing plays is what characterizes his identity. “It’s…
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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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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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