It’s a question that every artist eventually has to ask themselves: Why do art? The Michèle Moss-choreographed Why Dance? Two aims to answer this very question, taking diverse styles, from West African dance to house music, into its choreographic influences. “Some of my research is in West Africa and Cuba,” says Moss. “That’s very important… Continue reading Fine arts dance show asks a big question
Month: September 2009
CIFF: Unmistaken Child
By Richard Lam
(Eau Claire, Sat., Sept. 26 at 12:00 p.m.) According to Buddhist teachings, all Tibetan masters — known as Lamas — are reincarnated to guide their followers toward enlightenment. For 700 years, Tibetans have sought their reincarnated masters. Unmistaken Child spans four years, charting the search for the reincarnation of Geshe Lama Konchog, who died in… Continue reading CIFF: Unmistaken Child
CIFF: Be Good
(The Plaza, Thu., Oct. 1 at 6:45 p.m.)Be Good is an incredibly intricate story about the perverse love of incest, starring the young heroine Eve, (Anaïs Demoustie) on a journey to reconcile her relationship with her father and with her past. Although the movie deals with incest, it is always implied rather than dealt with… Continue reading CIFF: Be Good
CIFF: Year of the Carnivore
(The Globe, Wed., Sept. 30 at 7 p.m.)The first feature length film from director Sook-Yin Lee, (Shortbus, CBC radio’s Definitely Not the Opera) Year of the Carnivore is a romp into the underbelly of love. The story deals unashamedly with sex and the institutionalization of love. It’s a formulaic romantic comedy — but with a… Continue reading CIFF: Year of the Carnivore
Doc focuses on Canada’s beautiful natural parks
Not only does Geoff Morrison, director of No Heart Feelings have his feature film in the festival, he also produced National Parks Project: Gros Morne, playing at the Plaza Theatre Saturday, September 26 as part of the festival. Filmed at Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland, National Parks Project: Gros Morne is a hypnotic documentary… Continue reading Doc focuses on Canada’s beautiful natural parks
Toronto filmmaker has No Heart Feelings
There has yet to be a truly generation-defining film for the Millenials. No Heart Feelings, co-scripted and co-directed by Sarah Lazarovic, Geoff Morrison and Ryan J. Noth, attempts to fill this vital niche in the film market by offering the post-Generation Y — tech-savvy young men and women who use social networking and consume Youtube… Continue reading Toronto filmmaker has No Heart Feelings
Calgary International Film Festival turns ten
In its 10th year, the Calgary International Film Festival is celebrating its anniversary with the same growing pains any adolescent has. Though coordinators admit to suffering several financial setbacks over the past year, the festivities will go on with a few exciting changes to lift spirits. As an added draw, the festival will introduce the… Continue reading Calgary International Film Festival turns ten
Sportspinions: Kelly dismissal no good for NHL
Hockey fans, prepare for the worst. Another National Hockey League strike looms. The hope for a new collective bargaining agreement died recently with Paul Kelly’s dismissal from the NHL Players’ Association. Kelly was your hockey saviour. As the executive director of the nhlpa, he was asked to save hockey from another work stoppage by securing… Continue reading Sportspinions: Kelly dismissal no good for NHL
Footy season gets off on the right foot
By Jon Roe
For a season that was in danger of not happening, the Dinos men’s soccer team is off to a good start. After a weekend trip to B.C., the Dinos are 1-1-0. In April, Dinos Athletics announced that they would no longer be funding the men’s soccer and field hockey programs. After some fundraising efforts by… Continue reading Footy season gets off on the right foot
Self-funded field hockeyers take aim at nationals
The economy has affected almost all of us, and while for most that means a few less dollars to spend, for Dinos Athletics it meant cutting the field hockey program. Last spring the Dinos announced they would be terminating funding to the field hockey team, effectively ending the program. Thanks to some hard work fundraising… Continue reading Self-funded field hockeyers take aim at nationals