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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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Kanye West: the star of controversy
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West, now going by the name ‘Ye’, has become well known over the last several years for his controversial social and political viewpoints. Over the last couple of weeks, Ye has managed to drum up a substantial amount of controversy, even by his standards. It all began during Paris…
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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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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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To laugh or not to laugh: the subjectivity of comedy
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A couple of weeks back, I went to see the film Easter Sunday. I very quickly learned that this was a mistake. Easter Sunday is a ”comedy” film starring ”comedian” Jo Koy. Now perhaps due to how I phrased the prior sentence, it’s evident that I did not find this movie funny. Indeed, I did…
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It’s all valid: a talk with a mental health professional
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This upcoming fall may end up being the most challenging term in recent memory. While Laurier returned to in-person learning during the final half of last year’s winter term, many will be returning this fall after years of online lectures. For many, this will be their first time attending lectures. With the return to in-person…
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The power of “why not?” in Everything Everywhere All At Once
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There are few things rarer than a film that fundamentally changes the way we think of cinema. The potential abstract themes and art in the medium was not fully realized until audiences witnessed the fantastical work of George Méliès in A Trip to the Moon (1902). The versatility of cinematography and how effectively it could…
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MUBI is a worthwhile alternative streaming service
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Despite their ubiquity and their ability to destroy the movie theatre industry, most would agree that streaming services are pretty amazing. You already know about the big names; Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime (to name a few). However, for some who are more serious cinephiles, some of these services leave a lot to be desired…
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A review of Pixar’s latest film “Turning Red”
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Pixar has been one of the most relevant animation studios for nearly 30 years. Whereas the products of some studios have become formulaic and drab, Pixar has continued to innovate the genre creating modern classics like Toy Story (1995), Finding Nemo (2003), Up (2009) – the list goes on. Before watching Turning Red it had…
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Looking into the mystery behind Spotted at Laurier
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The Spotted At Laurier Twitter account is perhaps the most influential social media account associated with Wilfrid Laurier University. It’s the place where the voice of the students can and has been heard for nearly a decade. Everything from funny observations, disgruntled callouts, romantic pursuits, general inquires and more are routinely featured on the account.…
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