By Adam Goetz
“Violate me like the disgusting potato bug that I am” was the original title of this album, but unfortunately, it was abandoned after 9-11. Live From Camp X-Ray just doesn’t seem to have the same ring to it. Rocket From The Crypt have been around for more than a decade now, and their punky sound… Continue reading Rocket From The Crypt, Live From Camp X-Ray
By Adam Goetz
Despite a seemingly trite premise, this highly stylized thriller hits the mark. Exceptional cinematography, eerie visuals and stand out acting performances all set the perfect mood for The Ring. This artistic thriller is a remake of the 1996 Japanese film Ringu, which boasted enormous success in Asia and plenty of praise from critics. In this… Continue reading Not as lame as a “video of death”
By Adam Goetz
“What if I came to your work and judged you on how you sent a fax,” Jerry Seinfeld says emphatically in his ‘bit’ about his job as an entertainer. “You would ask why would I have the right to do that. And I would say… I bought two drinks.” The film Comedian is a gritty… Continue reading Not just fun and games
By Adam Goetz
The Dirtmitts have been rocking the local indie scene in Vancouver for almost five years now, and after receiving a nomination for the Georgia Straight’s “Best Band of 2001” they went back into the studio to record their second album. Get On is a true collaboration of all of the band’s members’ talents. Natasha Thirsk… Continue reading The Dirtmitts,Get On
By Adam Goetz
The fact that Guttermouth got banned from Canada in 1998 for two years should give you some idea of their punk rock sensibilities. Their newest album, Gusto, showcases their sense of humour against a backdrop of various styles of music. You will hear everything from country to jazz to good old punk rock, and surprisingly,… Continue reading Guttermouth, Gusto
By Adam Goetz
After filming for almost three years in India, director/producer Jonathan Bland has returned to his hometown to showcase his newest film. Outcaste takes an anthropological approach to document the life of a Mauni Baba (silent monk). Bland discovered him while doing some research for another documentary that he is currently editing. "I wanted to capture… Continue reading An Outcaste hiding from the world
By Adam Goetz
Who could resist a chance to screen a movie entitled American Mullet? The name alone was enough to bring a smile to my face, but the fact that “Party In The Back Productions” produced it only heightened my anticipation. I was expecting something in the vein of Spinal Tap, though what I got was far… Continue reading American Mullet
By Sean Willett
Creativity can be hard to find — artists from every medium are susceptible to the agony that is a creative block. However, sometimes all an artist needs is a group of people, a time limit and lots of Red Bull. The Global Game Jam is an event that provides all three. Now in its fifth… Continue reading Global Game Jam 2013
By Chris Tait
University is a place of learning. We continually kid ourselves with this misleading line. The truth is, it’s unavoidable learning things at university, just as it is anywhere else.Fluid dynamics, collision physics, anatomy, chemistry, and medicine. But you don’t have to go to class to get all of these lessons. There are no prerequisite courses,… Continue reading The man with the plan