Chris Donald
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The Mario movie is going to be a thing that exists?
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie teaser trailer has been released. Up until now, it didn’t seem real to me. While my hopes are not high for this film, that doesn’t mean a disaster is necessarily guaranteed, right? Mario is the most iconic videogame character in history. For over 40 years, he’s been in some of…
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Ghouls, goblins, and climate change
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October ushers in crisp autumn air, lingering with scents of pumpkin spiced lattes and freshly baked Pillsbury Halloween cookies. But it also raises some concerns about an eminently developing nightmare: climate change. Few have considered the rippling effects of this ghoulish season. Many of us are eager to purchase a new Halloween costume this year.…
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Spooky season done right in KW
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It’s officially Spooky Season! Time to prepare yourself for the cool weather and the bone-chilling events happening in Waterloo region this month. Kitchener-Waterloo region is making the best of fall, and you should too! Allow time in your schedule to experience the following Spooky Season activities. The smell of apple pie in the oven while…
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“Monster” isn’t just another crime show
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In a world where a serial killer is more well-known than the 17 boys and men whom he dismembered, cannibalized and used to fulfill his necrophilic desires, it’s understandable that there’d be backlash from the victims’ families over Netflix’s decision to release a series about the murders. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is a new…
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Anthony Potero: The last YouTuber
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YouTube is pretty big these days, and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There’s a channel for every niche, uncommon interest, and preference for entertainment anyone could ever want. Rarely seen anymore, however, are channels that capture the true spirit of YouTube. Back in the day, creators had little more than a camera and some…
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Frightening films for this sinister season
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The transient days, shadowed by the expansive nights, the decaying foliage and, most notably, the plunging temperatures all signal the approach of Halloween – undoubtedly the scariest time of the year. To accelerate the switch from your frightening midterms to the somehow less frightening advance of Halloween, below are my picks for the most terrifying,…
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Tree planting made me a different person
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As I sit here and write this article from the comfort of my warm apartment, I can’t help but long for the summer nights I spent living in a tent. For the last two years, I have spent my summers working as a tree planter in the Northern Canadian bush. I’d pack up my life…
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The death of a cinematic icon: Jean-Luc Godard
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Directors are essential when it comes to filmmaking. Cinematic history is full of notable directors, but very rarely does one come along that is so innovative and talented that their influence permeates cinema at all levels across the entire planet. One of these special few, Jean-Luc Godard, died this past Sept. 13 aged 91. You…
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Better Than Game of Thrones? House of the Dragon Dazzles
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Game of Thrones fans around the globe held their breath as the premiere of the new series set in George R. R. Martin’s iconic universe took flight on Aug. 21st of this year. With an 8.7/10 on IMDb and an 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it is clear that the show has made a profound…
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Relationship and Emotion exhibition open at UpTown Gallery in Waterloo
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Located in the heart of Uptown Waterloo, the UpTown Gallery is currently featuring its newest exhibition, Relationship and Emotion, until Sept. 18th. At 75 King St S in Waterloo Town Square, you’ll find a captivating art gallery only minutes away from Laurier’s Waterloo campus. UpTown Gallery began in 2006 and has been a local gem…
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