Chris Donald
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BAC Nord : le cinéma français n’en a pas fini avec les banlieues
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Français English On ne compte plus les films français consacrés à la question des banlieues – ces quartiers difficiles situés à la périphérie des grandes villes de France. Le plus récent, BAC Nord, est basé sur des faits réels : une opération menée par la police contre le trafic de drogue dans les quartiers nord de…
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The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction
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Many books published today are products of fanfiction. To those from previous generations who likely have never even heard the term before, this information may be quite shocking. For the uninitiated, the term “fanfiction” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet”…
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The return of the biggest night in hollywood
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The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles is being prepared as we speak. After a full year without a proper ceremony, the Academy Awards is planning for a full-fledged return this March. Better known as the Oscars, this prestigious ceremony aims to celebrate the greatest films released during the previous year. The event is widely referred…
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The representation of traditional news media in “Spider-Man No Way Home”
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Spider-Man has always had a relationship with the news media. From Peter Parker taking his own photos for The Daily Bugle to Spider-Man being the talk of the city, the hero is no stranger to media attention. It’s interesting to consider how the news media is represented in the recent Spider-Man movie, No Way Home.…
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When do we have to stop enjoying a film?
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Trigger warning: This article contains references to SA and violence through the scope of cinema. “The best films ride that line between exploitation and condemnation.” This is something Wilfrid Laurier film professor Glen Norton told me during our discussion about controversy in film. The film industry has a storied history of pushing the boundaries of…
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Five Ways to Prioritize Self-Care in a Pandemic
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Amid a never-ending pandemic, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. It’s even easier when the months are cold and our loved ones are held at a distance. Avoiding illness and putting our physical health first has become a priority for most, but what happens when we let our mental health go unchecked? It’s crucial that we…
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Lessons from “The Lord of the Rings” during COVID-19 lockdowns
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It’s undeniable that people’s mental health has suffered as a result of COVID-19. It’s easy to get scared, or angry, about what’s been going on in the world for the past several years. The fear of death has been the focal point for some folks, while others have been resentful about their lack of social…
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Why are there so many barber shops in KW?
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After walking around Waterloo for a while you will notice a lot of variety. There are chains, mom and pop shops and everything in between. Dozens of restaurants, convenience stores, sporting equipment boutiques, pharmacies, a surprising amount of pot shops and even a place that exclusively sells vegan cookie dough; if you want it, odds…
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We’re all going to die, but tell us something we don’t know: a review of “Don’t Look Up”
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“Maybe the destruction of the entire planet isn’t supposed to be fun.” This line, said by Jennifer Lawrence’s character in the Netflix hit Don’t Look Up, is unintentionally ironic. Adam McKay’s 2021 comedy portrays the lack of effort to save Earth as humorous, offering viewers that plot and nothing more. As a result, McKay’s satire…
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Cemetery Man – A fabulous oddity
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Mostly comedy, partially horror, a little romance, and a dash of soft-core pornography; I truly have never seen a film quite like Dellamorte Dellamore (1994), or as it’s more widely known in North America, Cemetary Man. Odds are you haven’t heard of Cemetery Man. The only reason I did was because it appeared on my…
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