Results for "Jen Anthony"

By Claire Cummings

University of Calgary student Michael Anthony Jensen passed away suddenly last week, at the age of 29 years. Michael was well known to many students and professors on campus, and his untimely passing was a shock to all who had become accustomed to his seemingly effortless way of beating the odds. One of Mike’s most… Continue reading Michael Jensen remembered

By Jen Anthony

The idea of Rock against Racism was a worthwhile one, but the execution was lacking. The March 23 show started with The Gentlemen, a group fashioned after Boyz II Men, who did mostly a capella with the occasional pop hit. Their voices were good, but alas, the cheesiness of their performance was just a little… Continue reading Everyone loses at rock vs. racism

By Jen Anthony

The Girl Next Door is a documentary that is so well done, and such an eye-opener that you have no choice but to sit up and take notice. The film follows porn star Stacey Valentine, also known in real life as Stacey Brooks. Throughout the course of one year of her life, the audience is privy… Continue reading This Girl Next Door is no fantasy

By Jen Anthony

"Success, we want to be successful… we want to make good music, and have fun with it." A modest and reasonable quote from bassist Craig of Vancouver punk band Gob about what the band wants to achieve. This band has been around for six years and Craig is both the youngest and the newest member.… Continue reading The music world according to Gob

By Jen Anthony

With a name like Jazzberry Ram, it’s hard not to take notice of this band. The name originated from guitarist Drew Stewart, as he was making a sandwich while his roommate at the time was going over some potential names for his band. Years later, as Drew was putting together his own band, the name… Continue reading Jazzberry Ram: a tasty musical sandwich

By Jen Anthony

Is the pursuit of achieving one goal worth sacrificing everything else? In The Tao of Steve, a wonderfully acted romantic-comedy, this question is both asked and answered. The principle character, Dex, is used to portray the many problems that can arise when one is so goal-oriented. Dex even goes so far as to create his… Continue reading Steve will get your brain buzzing…

By Jen Anthony

This film should be called Two Canadians in Cuba rather than Spirits of Havana, because that’s pretty much what this documentary is about. It follows one of Canada’s leading sax players, Jane Bunnett, as she travels throughout Cuba playing with various local bands and artists. Some compare this movie to its predecessor The Buena Vista… Continue reading Spirits of Havana anything but spirited