Month: September 2002

Thoth

By Peter Hemminger

In documentary filmmaking, subject is everything. Thoth is the story of a 46-year-old man, who considers himself an emotional hermaphrodite, singing an opera he wrote in a language he created, while playing violin and dancing in a loincloth. As compelling as that sounds, that description is dismissive and hardly does this film justice. Needless to… Continue reading Thoth

American Mullet

By Adam Goetz

Who could resist a chance to screen a movie entitled American Mullet? The name alone was enough to bring a smile to my face, but the fact that “Party In The Back Productions” produced it only heightened my anticipation. I was expecting something in the vein of Spinal Tap, though what I got was far… Continue reading American Mullet

Horns and Halos

By Nicole Kobie

Some stories need to be told. When writing his biography on George W. Bush, J.H. Hatfield decided certain details needed to be included about the man who would be president. Hatfield’s book, Fortunate Son, made many accusations about Bush, from financial scandals to business incompetence, however, it was one detail that came in the afterword… Continue reading Horns and Halos

An Outcaste hiding from the world

By Adam Goetz

After filming for almost three years in India, director/producer Jonathan Bland has returned to his hometown to showcase his newest film. Outcaste takes an anthropological approach to document the life of a Mauni Baba (silent monk). Bland discovered him while doing some research for another documentary that he is currently editing. "I wanted to capture… Continue reading An Outcaste hiding from the world

Proof of local film talent

By Serena Curry

All aspiring Canadian filmmakers should take note from Brenda Terning. Not only is her short Drown Proofing being shown at the Calgary International Film Festival, she’s also won the Praxis Screenwriting Competition for her script. As though this weren’t enough, she manages to find time to write an on-line journal called “Notes From the Edge”… Continue reading Proof of local film talent

Reality television has hit a new low

By James Keller

It’s a consequence of celebrity. People have long used the famous to live vicariously, taking part in lives much more exciting and intriguingly more scandalous than their own. However, we no longer want to peer into the world of the famous from our comfortable couches in suburbia. As MTV has successfully proven, we don’t want… Continue reading Reality television has hit a new low

Confusion drives Kyoto

By Jackie Panera

It sounds like the apocalypse is nearing as Canada decides to ratify the controversial Kyoto Accord. Our choices seem pretty grim: do we sacrifice an unknown number of jobs hoping it won’t be in vain and will help cease global warming, or do we revoke the accord and hope the environment doesn’t end up saying… Continue reading Confusion drives Kyoto

Editor, the Gauntlet:

By Jordan Bonner

In an article written by Mr. Вen Li, former residence student Jim Bailey is interviewed on the subject of his recent banishment from residence. The members of the Residence Students’ Association feel that a number of issues need to be addressed with this article, so as to give students living both in and out of… Continue reading Editor, the Gauntlet:

The facade of truth

By Вen Li

Last week, we ran a letter from Committee of Hearing Chair and Students’ Union Vice-President Events Irene Enyedy bearing her byline, in good faith that it was she who wanted to set the record straight about inaccuracies in my story about the proceedings against SU Academic Commissioner Gavin Preston. That is great. I’m all for… Continue reading The facade of truth