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Unconventional Valentine’s Day date ideas

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By Hilary Stamper, Arts Contributor
• 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 …

The People’s Theatre

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By Marie and Zoe, Film critics
• 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. the-artist-poster

By Marie and Zoe, Film critics
• 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. A Dangerous Method

By Marie and Zoe, Film critics
• 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

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By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• 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

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By Andrew Mills, Contributor
• 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

The Rum Diary

By Natalie Leventhal, Arts Contributor
• 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

Photo by Petr Kratochvil, via http://www.freestockphotos.biz/

By Leilani Graham-Laidlaw, Online Editor
• 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

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By Caroline Elias, Arts Contributor
• 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

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By Matt Ritchie, Opinions Editor
• 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 …