Unconventional Valentine’s Day date ideas
No flowers required
By • February 10, 2012
Valentine’s Day is one of those days people either love or hate. I haven’t met too many of the former, and I think that’s …
Film
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Having Fun Isn't Hard, When You've Got a Library Card
By • February 7, 2012
This is the first installment of a series on local and web-based resources offering smart, life-changing films to the public for free.
Libraries are amazing. …
Flicks: The Artist
Another review by film critics, Marie & Zoe.
By • January 30, 2012
Marie: There are two ways that I can describe Michel Hazanavicius’ The Artist (2012) right off the top of my head: 1) It is an …
Flicks: A Dangerous Method
The first instalment of a film column by Marie & Zoe.
By • January 23, 2012
ZOE: The David Cronenberg/Viggo Mortensen collaboration party continues in A Dangerous Method (2011), a departure from the gory A History of Violence (2005) and Eastern Promises (2007). Method dives into the conflicts …
Staff Picks: Books, movies and music for the END OF THE WORLD
By • January 14, 2012
The editors of the Gazette present our various top 10s (in no particular order) for the end of the world. It’s a wonderful mix of both …
Flicks Review: Melancholia
By • December 12, 2011
Melancholia is a bad date movie—unless your date is Nietzsche, who’d be hot under the collar for the Wagner and nihilistic melodrama. The movie …
Flicks Review: The Rum Diary
By • November 18, 2011
Adapted from Hunter S. Thompson’s novel, The Rum Diary mixes the beauty of Puerto Rican landscape and the oh-so-dreamy Johnny Depp with belligerent alcoholism and …
Vid pick: Remembrance Day Flashmob
By • November 11, 2011
The genius behind this deserves a round of applause, though a hearty moment of silence might be more appropriate. Check out the video posted …
Flicks Review: 50/50
By • November 11, 2011
If you’re in the mood for a funny movie with a few tearful moments, this is the one to see. Inspired by a true story, 50/50 tells …
Mr. Smith goes to Halifax
By • November 8, 2011
Kevin Smith makes his Maritime debut
Director Kevin Smith is known for making hit comedies of the stoner variety, including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma and …
