Editor, the Gauntlet, Kris Kotarski’s piece debating the use of torture borders on absurd. Mr. Kotarski stated "there is an ongoing debate in the American media about the use of torture to extract information about possible future acts of terrorism." Where is Mr. Kotarski getting his information from? I watch an inordinate amount of American… Continue reading Re: " Bordering on American disgrace ," Oct. 25, 2001,
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Hanna is a cold-blooded thriller
By Erin Fox
Deep in the snowy wilderness of the Arctic Circle, a young assassin, Hanna (Saoirse Ronan), is trained to be prepared for anything. Her lessons include hunting, dialect, combat, stealth and encyclopedic knowledge — all of which contribute to her goal of being a sharp and elusive killing machine. Her teacher and father, Erik (Eric Bana),… Continue reading Hanna is a cold-blooded thriller
Insidious: scary without cashing in the gore card
By Erin Fox
Lately, it seems that true horror fans craving creepy cinema have had to choose between teenage slasher remakes or gratuitously gory films that rely on shock value and have little in the way of a narrative. It’s been a while since a movie was scary enough to warrant watching through your fingers. Don’t get me wrong,… Continue reading Insidious: scary without cashing in the gore card
Limitless is a worthwhile indulgence
By Erin Fox
Directed by Neil Burger and adapted from the novel Dark Fields by Alan Glynn, Limitless is an exploration into the consciousness of a man whose ultimate potential is unlocked by an experimental drug known as “NZT.” Writer Eddie Morra (played by Bradley Cooper) finds himself behind on a novel, dumped by his girlfriend and spiraling… Continue reading Limitless is a worthwhile indulgence
Affleck goes to Town
By Erin Fox
Crime dramas are a dime a dozen these days, but every once in a while a heist flick comes along that’s worth its weight in gold.The Town, starring director and co-writer Ben Affleck is one of these gems. The film is set in Charlestown, Boston, where bank robbers, car thieves and drug addicts are easier… Continue reading Affleck goes to Town
Spun: Bend Sinister
At first glance, it’s obvious that Bend Sinister’s new album Animals will go in some interesting directions. The cover shows the band in a ’70s-era rumpus room filled with kitschy decorations and taxidermied animals — a polar bear head adorns one of the keyboards and there are wolfskin rugs and foxes wearing sunglasses. And that’s… Continue reading Spun: Bend Sinister
Screen Time: One murder mystery too many on TV
What is it about murder mystery shows that fascinates us as an audience? Is it the reminder of our own mortality? The look into humanity’s dark nature? Is it the self-affirming knowledge that something bad has happened to someone else? Murder mysteries and police procedurals have experienced a dedicated fan base over the decades. Shows… Continue reading Screen Time: One murder mystery too many on TV
Screen Time: Fall television preview, part one
There’s a long list of new television shows this fall all vying for your procrastination. Some will be worth your time, others won’t. Over the next couple weeks, I’m going to break down a number of new shows and help you decide where it’s worth wasting time rather than studying. This week I’ll start with… Continue reading Screen Time: Fall television preview, part one
Fowl play in Calgary
During the annual Calgary Stampede and Exhibition, horses are paraded through the streets and thousands of onlookers get up close and personal with livestock. Education about animal husbandry is encouraged, but when the rodeo leaves town, so does the notion of agriculture in the city. For a place that prides itself on western heritage and… Continue reading Fowl play in Calgary
Solar car finishes Alberta tour
The University of Calgary’s solar car project has just finished its third tour of rural Alberta, driving the Schulich Axiom to small communities to educate Albertans about sustainable energy. The Schulich Axiom is a 350-pound car that runs mainly on solar cells and rechargeable silicon batteries. It can travel at over 100 kilometres per hour.… Continue reading Solar car finishes Alberta tour