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Pin up! Arcade Bar is the much needed addition to Waterloo
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The coolest new spot has opened up on King and University. It’s a venue that, not only speaks to the likes of those who seek a great drink any night of the week, but also features something that brings out both the nostalgia in an older generation and excitement for the younger. The Pin Up!…
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Wiseau vs. Franco: Controversy over Golden Globes gaffs
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The Golden Globes took place this past week and among the most memorable moments — such as Oprah’s address about the #MeToo movement and Natalie Portman eviscerating the Globes sexist director nomination practice with a single sentence — there was a small, comparatively insignificant moment which grabbed my attention. James Franco won the Globe for…
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Reviewing without validity: what it means for movie critics
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Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut Lady Bird was a genuine ode to youthful idealism and formation which touched critics and audiences alike with its scrupulous rendering of teenage coming to age, becoming one of the best reviewed films of last year. The spirited indie film is currently standing at an extremely uncommon 99% on the review…
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Lady Bird flutters across the big screen
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I cried, I laughed and I wanted to watch it 10 more times afterwards — those feelings could only be attained in their entirety by watching Greta Gerwig’s film, Lady Bird. Before going to Princess Cinemas on Monday night, I had already heard great things about the indie film, and director Greta Gerwig. However, I…
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The Cord’s top Arts & Life picks for 2017
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[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Allegations Remember back in 2016 when we all thought 2017 was going to be a breeze? Obviously we were wrong. Nearing the end of 2017, the media was flooded with allegations of sexual harassment and assault in Hollywood. Of course it staggers you to see how many people are saviours of…
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Big Sugar brings it home at Maxwells
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On Saturday, Nov. 25 I had the pleasure of seeing Big Sugar for the first time. Finally. I say finally because I have been waiting to see them in concert since the first time I heard “Turn the Lights On” in the back of my uncle’s van when I was five. “This is my…
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Arts & Crafts with The Cord
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You get to a certain point in the semester where you just can’t read anymore. We, at The Cord, understand that struggle. We too get tired of reading from time to time. That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to give you suggestions of what you can do with The Cord when you can’t…
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My heart left soaring while the critics are roaring
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On Nov. 17, I was one of the few others that went and saw Justice League, the newest instalment of the DCEU movie series. When I say “few others”, I mean that. The theatre wasn’t nearly as packed as compared to when I saw Thor, the week previous. And by now, we’ve all heard…
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Keeping up with a Dungeons & Dragons Master
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One night about two years ago, my sister announced to my family that she had started to play Dungeons and Dragons — and I thought that she had reached the pinnacle of her status as a “nerd.” She began printing out player sheets and then moved on to drawing her character and doing online…
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Reconsider your ‘Reputation’ Taylor Swift
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Dear Taylor Swift, I am annoyed at how often you appear in the media with your new boyfriends and I will never be able to forgive you for the moron you made of one of the greatest rappers of our generation; the one and only Kendrick Lamar. Readers, if you have not seen what has…
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