
One of the stranger facets of our society is the mainstream interest in serial killers. True crime documentaries, serial killer biopics and the stories of grizzly phantoms have never been more popular. Some serial killer movies have become essential pieces of cinematic history. Much like their depicted killers, other such films have snuck under the…

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,…

Cinematic history is full of what we call influential films. Films that influenced society, politics and media have become so well known that even people who havenโt seen the film still recognize its assets. Examples arenโt hard to come by; The Wizard of Oz (1939) has become iconic through its whimsical use of color and…

The year is 1986. Janet Jacksonโs โWhen I Think of Youโ is playing on your walkman as you jog throughout Uptown Waterloo. Of all of the times to be alive, this is certainly one of them. The Cold War seems to be cooling down, you may have just caught one of the first-ever episodes of…

In this time of grave uncertainty and the world going into an increasingly dark place, sometimes itโs important to take your mind off these scary things.ย So, to make sure all potential world-ending disasters are removed from your head, I have written here are three reviews for three very different apocalypse movies! Wait a minute……

Laurier running back, Eric Guiltinan, is finishing his OUA career with a bang, dominating the regular season and looking to continue his stellar play into the OUA playoffs. Guiltinan has been a staple in the Golden Hawk offence this season, helping the team to a nearly flawless 7-1 regular-season record. Sitting slightly in the shadow…



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