While ‘war criminal’ might be the easy label to slap onto someone wanted by the United Nations for corruption, kidnapping and murder, The Fall of Fujimori suggests there is no such easy answer. In fact, any answer at all becomes eventually irrelevant in director Ellen Perry’s award-winning documentary. The film’s aim isn’t to judge Alberto… Continue reading Movie Review: The Fall of Fujimori
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Angst & Werewolves
In the works since 1997, Blood and Chocolate–a movie based on the popular teen novel by Annette Curtis Clause–is finally coming to the screen. Gauging from the complaints its rabid, pseudo-Anne Rice groupies have been spewing all over the Internet Movie Database, the already difficult process of adapting popular fiction to film has become even… Continue reading Angst & Werewolves
Spun: A Broke Down Melody
Surfing and music undeniably go together. When you think of the beach, you think of the soothing sounds of waves, ukuleles, acoustic guitars and Jack Johnson. That is precisely what A Broke Down Melody is; the soundtrack to the surfing film of the same name. And, in what might be strange for a soundtrack, A… Continue reading Spun: A Broke Down Melody
Films to fill the Holidays
The holidays are a prime time for the release of potentially high-quality movies. As studios are aware of the warm-and-fuzzies that are involved in being with various loved ones around this time of year, there are plenty of the usual weepers, family flicks and inspirational Oscar candidates to go see. Thankfully, there are also a… Continue reading Films to fill the Holidays
Spun: Diddy
As a recording artist, Diddy is pretty damn mediocre. With a voice that couldn’t be duller if his speech was actually slurred by multiple bullet wounds, his latest record proves that he should stay behind the mixing board, and let his famous friends do the vocal parts. The first five tracks of Press Play, all… Continue reading Spun: Diddy
They tell you not to do it for a reason
The film adaptation of Augusten Burroughs’ memoirs, Running with Scissors, details his completely un-orthodox (read: fucked up) up-bringing. The film opens with the line: “You wouldn’t believe me anyways,” as a sort of caution on the absurdity of the following story. Indeed, the line resonates as the movie rolls on and jaws are permanently unhinged… Continue reading They tell you not to do it for a reason
This man also wears black
Corb Lund has been a part of the Alberta music scene since The Smalls formed in 1990. Though the indie hard-rock legends quit in 2001, the Corb Lund Band–recently renamed Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans–have only gotten bigger. Devoted full-time to his hugely successful solo project, Lund is a respected mainstay who creates what… Continue reading This man also wears black
Online-Exclusive Spun: Ron Sexsmith
The singer/songwriter is that rare breed of musician that actually gets better once drugs and youth are pushed over for marriage, kids and the suburban lifestyle. It’s hardly surprising Ron Sexsmith’s tenth album, Time Being, maintains the high calibre songwriting seen throughout his career. The problem, some may say, is that this record is hardly… Continue reading Online-Exclusive Spun: Ron Sexsmith
It’s season finale, um, season
If there’s one thing university got right, it’s the timing of our summer break. With exams ending in the last week of April, TV aficionados, general slack-abouts and procrastinators with cable everywhere can fully indulge in the last month or so of delicious programming TV-land has to offer before going on break themselves. This year’s… Continue reading It’s season finale, um, season
Book Review: Never Let Me Go never lets readers go
The book The Remains of the Day should ring a few bells for quasi-scholars. We know it’s a classic of sorts as the title trips so easily on the tongue, but when pried for any further info on the book, there is a bit of hesitation. In other words, when asked, “Have you read The… Continue reading Book Review: Never Let Me Go never lets readers go