Max D'Ambrosio, Author at

I am a writer/editor living in Victoria, pleased as spiked punch to be the Martlet’s Business and Technology Editor. Videogames are totally art, okay? Okay. I also write reviews of local theatre for the Marble, not to be confused with the Martlet.

Animal rights protestors make Pig BBQ Joint their target: Locals rally back with support

December 4, 2014December 10, 2014

On Saturday Nov. 22, protesters associated with the animal rights activist organization Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) staged a demonstration inside and outside of Pig BBQ Joint in downtown Victoria. They

Marvel-ously bad

August 14, 2014August 13, 2014

A biting commentary on modern film franchises

Waffles feed Superkids

March 27, 2014March 27, 2014

On the evening of Sunday, Feb. 23, West Coast Waffles resounds with the clatter of plates, upbeat music, and children’s laughter. The atmosphere is energetic, hectic yet contented, and the...

Satisfied with dissatisfaction

January 9, 2014January 16, 2014

UVic alumna Andrea Routley’s debut collection of short stories is entertaining and deeply affecting. Her voice is contemplative, always questioning assumptions or presenting alternative ways of thinking, and it’s fairly...

Out of the night that covers me: Thoughts on Nelson Mandela’s passing

January 4, 2014

Max D'Ambrosio and Ryan Ziegler

For many 20-somethings, Nelson Mandela’s recent passing is significant simply because he is a historic figure. He is venerated by those we value, and he is therefore meaningful to us....

Where fact meets fantasy

December 16, 2013

The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day is an amusing and unusual beast. Like the rest of author Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, it is set mostly in a satirical fantasy...

Class distinctions and the shrinking middle class

November 28, 2013November 27, 2013

Ryan Ziegler, Max D'Ambrosio and Martlet Staff

The apparent absence of class distinction is a peculiar feature of university life. Socioeconomic class is something we dislike discussing yet remain fascinated by. Daniel Craig’s rebooted James Bond is...

CanAssist can assist you

October 24, 2013October 23, 2013

UVic-based organization CanAssist has a growing reputation for excellence when it comes to providing assistance to people with disabilities. The group is notable not just for the quantity of cases...

Tale-end of summer

September 26, 2013September 25, 2013

Now that summer is over and there’s less time to read at leisure, it’s wise to do a little research on prospective reading material before investing your time and money...