Provocative, shocking, eye-opening, witty and crude. That’s just the tip of the iceberg for Italian feminist playwright, Dacia Maraini. Acting as a metaphor for women and their role in society, Maraini’s Dialogue Between a Prostitute and Her Client, explores a role reversal between a hooker and her john, in which the client bears it all.… Continue reading A look into the life of a hooker
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The Next Best Thing — Soundtrack
Who knew Rupert Everett could sing? His vocals back up Madonna in the remake of Don McLean’s "American Pie" and if you don’t like it, trust me, it’ll grow on you. William Orbit worked with Madonna on the remake, but please don’t judge him on that–his talent does surpass this poorly received song. The Next… Continue reading The Next Best Thing — Soundtrack
Belvedere: a little speed and punk
Punk bands come and go, and not many people remember who they were or what they sounded like. The difference between the local bands that survive the setbacks and the bands that disappear is hard work and perseverance. Calgary’s Belvedere, has made it clear that they intend to work hard and succeed in making music… Continue reading Belvedere: a little speed and punk
Scream 3 doesn’t measure up
If you thought Scream 2 was just like Scream, then low and behold… Scream 3 offers nothing new. The plot offers no new twists and the ending leaves much to be desired. Sadly, Scream 3 will not make you scream out of fright, but make you laugh uncontrollably. Randy, remember him? He’s the weird film… Continue reading Scream 3 doesn’t measure up
Don’t judge The Loss by their cover
Looks can be deceiving for any band–they either draw an audience in or send them screaming for the hills. However, it’s important to always remember the music is what matters. The Loss seem like a mismatch in the world of music. Firstly, they are a small, Calgary band that’s been together since 1997. Secondly, their… Continue reading Don’t judge The Loss by their cover
Shadowy men from a shadowy planet
Universally inspired and described as "exciting, yet smooth." Mocking Shadows are a band to keep an eye on. They describe their sound as "intimate, raw edged and mature"–a difficult combination to achieve for a seven piece band. For anyone willing to give Calgary talent a try, you will be pleasantly surprised. Roderick Tate and Jory… Continue reading Shadowy men from a shadowy planet
Reinhard Skoracki: intense and provocative
Purely inspirational, intensely provocative, tremendously political and absolutely beautiful–those are the only words to describe both Reinhard Skoracki and his art. Storacki’s latest exhibit, Pull the Plug–The Water is Boiling, works with bronze, steel and wood mediums–those being classic elements for him. His philosophy of art is one of sorrow and hope. Skoracki believes we… Continue reading Reinhard Skoracki: intense and provocative
They stopped by in the winter
Is anyone interested in becoming deaf? That’s exactly what happened at LFO’s concert at The Palace on Nov. 2. The brass fixtures inside created a type of echo box which left everyone with ringing in their ears, and serious hearing damage. Pre-show entertainment on the dance floor consisted of break dancing (Yes, this horrid "dance"… Continue reading They stopped by in the winter