Day: 5 February 2016
Dead Tired Students Walking

Dead Tired Students Walking

I arrive at NAIT at that wonderful hour of eight in the morning. Do I see bright young faces eager to learn and grow? Not really. While there are a few people who seem awake and ready to go, most of the ones I pass look barely able to hold themselves up. They go about...

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Not just a boxing movie

Not just a boxing movie

There’s been a lot of talk about racial diversity or, rather, lack thereof, at the Oscars this year. For the second straight year, every acting nomination went to Caucasians and only one minority director was nominated (Innaritu for The Revenant). While I don’t think...

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Awards Season Stale

Awards Season Stale

Are film awards still relevant? When an increasing number of the films up for nomination aren’t in theatres yet and The Martian is able to classify itself as a comedy to vie for a greater honour at the Golden Globes, maybe it’s time to take a look at awards season....

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