Posts by Film

A medieval trickery of light

By Nick Laugher, Staff Contributor • March 8, 2013

Unpixelated existentialism is best. (Nick Laugher photo)

The merits of analog film

Pirates and lore

By John James, News Contributor • February 18, 2013

Ironbound Island. (Photo by SimonP via Wikimedia Commons)

 
Nova Scotia Islands is a new documentary about the personal stories behind four Nova Scotian islands that the history books don’t always tell. There …

Fun movies for wine lovers

By Jessica Emin, Wine Columnist • January 23, 2013

Even when you're tired, your wine fix just won't go away. (Jessica Emin photo)

There are only so many events you can plan surrounding wine, if that’s your thing. You’ve got dinner parties for pairings, blind tastings and…drinking …

Ben’s 10 – Favourite fictional athletes

By Benjamin Blum, Staff Contributor • January 18, 2013

10 – guy on left

Athletes can be frustrating. Whether they’re sounding off in press conferences, sulking during the game, or pulling a Robin Ventura by refusing to sign …

7 movies to feel lucky about in 2013

By Luke Orrell, Opinions Contributor • January 18, 2013

7 movies to feel lucky about in 2013

 
1. Man of Steel - This needs to be good in order to make up for the blasphemous Super Man Returns that unfortunately flew to the …

Citizen journalist, amateur director?

By Samantha Alexander, Arts Contributor • January 11, 2013

In a tech-savvy world, it’s the norm to own an iPhone or Blackberry over a basic feature phone. With all those extra features, it …

Not just for nerds

By Shoshana Deutsh, Literary Columnist • November 20, 2012

A great graphic novel allows its characters to leap off the page. (Photo supplied)

As a literary form, graphic novels are often dismissed because of their reputation. Some readers are turned away because they have pictures, thinking that …

Josh Cruddas strikes gold in Copperhead film

By Carlie Connolly, Opinions Contributor • November 9, 2012

Cruddas keeps in touch with Dal Theatre peers

 
A recent graduate of Dalhousie’s acting program, Josh Cruddas is making his mark in the world of theatre. With roles in Titanic: The Aftermath, …

Dance Magic Dance: A selection of traumatizing children’s movies

By Marie and Zoe, Film critics • October 30, 2012

Never underestimate the horror you can get from a simple kid’s movie. (Illustration by Carlo Collodi, from Le avventure di Pinocchio)

Marie:
A few days ago I made the mistake of watching Disney’s Pinocchio (1940) to ease the feeling of school-induced stress and childhood nostalgia I …

Hollywood horror lost in the dark

By Brett Alverton, Arts Contributor • October 26, 2012

Edvard who?

 
Horror movies grew out of the rubble of post-war Germany like a psilocybin mushroom sprouting from the front lawn of a cop station. Something …