With 2012 winding down and Oscar-bait season in full bloom, now is the perfect time to preview the films of 2013. These are the most noteworthy films due to be released in the first half of next year — some look promising and some really don’t. In January, the much anticipated Gangster Squad will be… Continue reading 2013 film preview
Month: December 2012
Globe Cinema changes hands
By Sean Willett
Globe Cinema, one of Calgary’s two remaining arthouse movie theatres, has recently seen a change in management. Landmark Cinemas, the former operators of the Globe, handed operations to Riley’s Reproductions and Printing, the company that owns the building, on Nov. 30. The Globe Cinema was originally opened in 1965 under the name Towne Cinema. In… Continue reading Globe Cinema changes hands
The best of 2012
By Sean Willett
When I think back on 2012, one film comes to mind instantly: The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption. Yes, the direct-to-video sequel to The Rock’s The Scorpion King was the movie I enjoyed the most this year. Although it wasn’t the best film, it was definitely the most fun. If you like B-movies —… Continue reading The best of 2012
The best of 2012
By Sean Willett
There were a lot of spectacular blockbusters this year, including the underappreciated The Dark Knight Rises, the criminally underrated Dredd and James Bond’s triumphant return in Skyfall. But the true definition of a blockbuster is a crowd pleaser, and no crowds were more thoroughly pleased than those that watched Joss Whedon’s immense tale of the… Continue reading The best of 2012
The best of 2012
By Sean Willett
2012 has been a hallmark year for video games. A staggering amount of important work has been released over the course of the year, including amazing updates to massive franchises such as Halo, Assassin’s Creed and Mass Effect. However, one game managed to rise above the rest, a game that I am tempted to call… Continue reading The best of 2012
Heroin use expected to rise
The banning of generic OxyContin, also known as oxycodone or Oxy, a prescribed and controlled medical opiate, in Ontario, Saskatchewan and the Atlantic provinces this past March by their provincial governments is being correlated by addictions services and opiate users to a possible rise of heroin’s presence on the streets. Discussions concerning the negative implications… Continue reading Heroin use expected to rise
Generations converge through HomeShare
For students, finding an affordable and safe place to live in Calgary can be a challenge, and for senior citizens, carrying out household maintenance tasks can be difficult. The Calgary HomeShare program was initiated to address both these issues. The Calgary HomeShare program offers adult students the opportunity to access safe, low-cost housing by… Continue reading Generations converge through HomeShare
Holiday hampers help campus community
By Riley Hill
The University of Calgary Campus Food Bank can act as a safety net for those in need at the U of C. During the holiday season, the CFB will be distributing special food hampers to those who struggle to afford a holiday meal. According to CFB co-coordinator and third-year biology student Gayathri Wewala, the… Continue reading Holiday hampers help campus community
Tuition rates keep on rising
The price to be a student in Alberta is on the rise. Tuition and student fees at the University of Calgary have a proposed increase of almost 4.5 per cent while awards, bursaries and scholarships are not increasing at the same rate. Tuition has a proposed 2.15 per cent increase in Alberta and a… Continue reading Tuition rates keep on rising