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AEW is the next great wrestling empire
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When people think about professional wrestling (rarely as that may be) three letters usually come to mind: WWE. World Wrestling Entertainment has long been the only major wrestling promotion in North America — and largely the rest of the world. This has been the case for decades but recently, a rival promotion has risen that…
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Remembering Norm Macdonald
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It came as a shock on Sept. 14 when the world learned of the untimely passing of Norm Macdonald. He was 61 when he succumbed to the leukemia he had been fighting in secret for nine years. Norm was always a polarizing comedian — you either loved his comedic stylings or hated them. In perhaps…
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Instead of leaning on tired tropes, movies could really use some more originality
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Recently, I was watching the film Free Guy. It was… fine up until the end where during an epic final confrontation, Ryan Reynolds pulled out Captain America’s shield, a hulk fist, Megaman’s blaster, and then a lightsaber all with the appropriate accompanying music. I’ve been seeing this more and more in movies over the last…
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What to look out for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival
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The 46th Toronto International Film Festival has finally come. With over 200 films and people from all walks of life in attendance, TIFF is never something you want to miss. This year may be perhaps more memorable than most, not only for the films that are being shown but also for the format that must…
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What’s next on the horizon for the James Bond film franchise?
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Poised to be the final film in the Daniel Craig-era of Bond films, the new trailer for No Time to Die has promised a satisfying conclusion where James Bond faces the ultimate villain. This being a very consequential film in one of the largest film franchises ever, inspires some closer examination. It’s easy to forget…
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Invincible makes a mark with its graphic depiction of animated violence
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Animation is such a freeing medium where live-action requires you to fit the narrow constraints of physical limitation, impossible camera movements, and safety. In animation, you are only restricted by your artistic abilities. Despite this, up until the last few years, animation has been seen as something directed predominantly at children. This isn’t wrong; I…
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Taking a look at the ethics of trophy hunting
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Valentine’s Day means different things to everyone, typically a day for romantic activities with loved ones, or eating a big box of chocolates all by yourself. This year for avid hunter, Merelize van der Merwe, it meant killing a giraffe for sport. On the day prior to Valentine’s Day, Merwe posted a photo on her Facebook posing…
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The 20th anniversary of these three classic films
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Well, 2020 is finally over. Thankfully, we somehow managed to make it to the end, which means we can all continue to progress back towards normality, and I can continue to rant and rave about semi-obscure films that not enough people know about. In 2021, many films will reach their 20th anniversary since release, so…
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Easy Rider and the importance of cinematography
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A hippie with Elvis-style sideburns hides a tube of cash inside his motorcycle’s American flag-styled fuel tank. He drives up to his long-haired friend who looks like an old school Western outlaw. The hippie checks his watch in his hand and throws it on the ground. “Born to be Wild” plays as the two men…
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Alternatives to the traditional model of sport
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I spend too much time on YouTube—way too much time. The feeling may be familiar to some; you’re just scrolling through videos, clicking on any that look remotely interesting. It was this way I discovered several small sports leagues that post the majority of their content on YouTube. During these boring times, these sport leagues…
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