Behind the scenes of The Matrix

By Jesse Keith

All over the world, hundreds of thousands of computer graphics enthusiasts–also know as nerds–view computer generated animation and movies on their home computers. The most dedicated of these craft their own comedic shorts, fight scenes or whatever their hearts desire with the latest computer graphics or animation software. Yet, few could ever dream of wielding… Continue reading Behind the scenes of The Matrix

Romantic comedy meets metaphysics

By Rob Sherf

Let’s take a moment to consider Charlie Kaufman, that dashing Hollywood genius behind the script for what seems like every metaphysical theatrical thrill ride over the last few years. Hailed by many prospective PHIL 201 students as "dude, totally deep," Kaufman makes his trade in reflexive narratives delving deeply into the headiest of mind-trip themes… Continue reading Romantic comedy meets metaphysics

One Yellow Rabbit’s Heavenly production falls from grace

By Karoline Czerski

It is great to bear witness to times of pure genius, where experimental theatre fills the psyche, incorporating dance and music with an avant-garde, witty and eloquent script. Other times are not as fulfilling. Confusion clouds the experimental stage, leading you to believe that the one moment your attention swayed may have been the exact… Continue reading One Yellow Rabbit’s Heavenly production falls from grace

A suffragist battle royale

By Jesse Keith

Nellie McClung is a name synonymous with the women’s rights movement in Canada. You might remember her from your grade 10 Social Studies class, a Canadian Heritage commercial on CBC, or maybe you’ve seen her statue gracing Olympic Plaza or Parliament Hill. History has made McClung the poster girl for the women’s suffrage movement in… Continue reading A suffragist battle royale

Barber has a new ‘do

By Peter Hemminger

The distinction between independent success and mainstream superstardom isn’t defined by a fine line so much as by an immense chasm. There have been a few bands to bridge this gulf, but most end up as one-hit wonders. The rest are briefly adored by the public, then given backhanded compliments about how “their older stuff… Continue reading Barber has a new ‘do