“Accept your inner dork!”Just one of the hilarious, but poignant lines from Greg Nelson’s Mick Unplugged, part of this year’s playRites Festival from ATP. Jack (David Trimble) teases Mitch (Stephen Sparks) mercilessly about his new ambition and flat out tells him to “accept your inner dork.” Although Jack tells Mitch he’s a failure, he’s giving… Continue reading Theatre Review: Mick Unplugged embraces inner dork for inner goodness
Month: February 2005
Book Review: Playing with your usual gender stereotypes
You could compare the expectations of a book to those of a first date. Even the most hardened of women does not entirely give up dreaming of the next time we might find The One instead of the usual insipid small talk and opinions. Perhaps it won’t just be another short-lived bit of fun, but… Continue reading Book Review: Playing with your usual gender stereotypes
Music Preview: Canned Hamm deliciously light
By AJ Kalsi
For those who consider a night out to be more than just a colt 45, a cheap hotel room and a hooker, the Calgary theatre scene is worth considering. Not that you would with Nicole Mion’s I Looked At The Ceiling and Then I Saw The Sky. To anyone who had to sit through that… Continue reading Music Preview: Canned Hamm deliciously light
Movie Review: No rub, just the Hitch
If you are part of the majority of guys out there who have found the perfect woman, but she just doesn’t know you’re alive, you need the services of Hitch. And we’re not just talking about Will Smith’s character in the movie. It’s the whole cast, especially Kevin James and Will Smith, who make this… Continue reading Movie Review: No rub, just the Hitch
Theatre Preview: Bad Jesus
“We’re more popular than Jesus now; I don’t know which one will go first–rock’n’roll or Christianity. Jesus was all right, but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It’s them twisting it that ruins it for me,” John Lennon once said. That comment resulted in an eruption of controversy. Beyond the mass Beatles burnings and radio… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Bad Jesus
Theatre Preview: To gay or not to gay
Yay for gay. Or maybe not. Issues pertaining to homosexuality sweeps through the province, as everybody puts their two cents in. However you feel about the issue of gay marriage, Hidden Insanity Theatre brings the province Romeo and Hamlet, a comedy dealing with that very topic and the passionate opinions therein. Written and directed by… Continue reading Theatre Preview: To gay or not to gay
Theatre Preview: Ms. Va-jayjay: You talking to me?
By Jaime Burnet
You’re gnawing on the last of the lemony paste-filled chocolates and February 14 has come and gone. Roses have wilted and that poor bear would like to take off his red sequined vest right now. Chew your cud of waxy chocolate, but Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be about material crap. The “V” in Valentine’s Day has… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Ms. Va-jayjay: You talking to me?
Music Interview: The Waking Eyes wake up
By Kate Foote
There are trials and tribulations most bands need to go through–all the hours you need to clock in for jam sessions in your parents’ basement. It’s rare to be working with one of the nation’s top producers, picked up by a major label and headlining a tour sponsored by a prominent corporation five short years… Continue reading Music Interview: The Waking Eyes wake up
Music Interview: The Cape May don’t fear Much
By Paul Jarvey
Like late night hitchhikers, The Cape May have a talent for telling stories that catch you off guard. With unshakable and well-placed optimism, the four member group has risen above it all after having their numbers split in half, suffering a slew of injuries days before the recording of their latest release Central City Will… Continue reading Music Interview: The Cape May don’t fear Much
SEX AWARENESS: U of C sex myths as debunked by Dr. Louise Milne
By Вen Li
Myth: Two condoms provide better protection than one. We refer to it humorously as “double-bagging.” That is something we do not recommend in any circumstances. The use of two condoms increases friction, which can lead to more breakage, and there’s more slippage. Using two condoms does not give you added protection, it puts you at… Continue reading SEX AWARENESS: U of C sex myths as debunked by Dr. Louise Milne