From IT guy to funny guy: Ali Hassan on comedy, being Muslim, and his love of food March 16, 2017 Alistair Ogden This Saturday, comedian Ali Hassan is bringing his one man show, Muslim, Interrupted, to Sugar Nightclub. The former George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight comedy panelist and current host of CBC’s Laugh Out...
‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ offers a cinematic ballet of violence March 9, 2017 Blaine Willick After his Russian-slaying rampage in the first film, John Wick tries to forget his past — but every action has consequences, and his attempt at a quiet life fails. And with that,...
Victoria punk band Collagen returns after two-year hiatus March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 Craig Penner Their debut EP was named one of the 20 best Canadian punk demos of 2015 by Aux Magazine. Now, after 22 months of silence, Victoria-based Collagen finally released their sophomore...
‘The Lego Batman Movie’ builds on character’s Lego-cy February 23, 2017 Blaine Willick The Lego Batman Movie may be the best crusader movie since the Christian Bale trilogy. With countless gags and cinematic references to everything from Adam West to Suicide Squad, Lego...
In memory of Stuart McLean: The best of ‘The Vinyl Cafe’ February 23, 2017 Alistair Ogden Canada has lost one of its most beloved storytellers: Stuart McLean, longtime host of The Vinyl Cafe, passed away from melanoma on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Generations of Canadians have grown up...
Seven albums for the seven stages of heartbreak February 9, 2017February 8, 2017 Maureen Chow With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, love is in the air whether our response is infatuation or nauseation. For those of you experiencing adverse reactions, here’s seven albums for even the...
UVic gets creative with virtual reality film ‘Knot For Sale’ January 26, 2017January 31, 2017 Emily Fagan Ever wanted to explore more of your favourite film? Virtual reality filmmaking has taken cinematic immersion to a new level, as audiences of Knot For Sale will soon discover. Knot For Sale is the...
The Martlet’s 2017 Victoria Film Festival picks January 26, 2017January 31, 2017 Cormac O’Brien When Oscars season arrives in late January/early February, people change. All of a sudden, everyone and their dog becomes a film expert; the general public is preoccupied with finding a...
Bullet holes and budget rock: Talking shop with Smoke Eaters January 26, 2017January 31, 2017 Michelle Yun Fresh off their summer tour, Victoria-based indie rock group Smoke Eaters are keeping themselves busy. Bonnybrook Road, their latest full-length album, is nostalgic and summery, a collection of feel-good songs with...
Portrayal of fragile masculinity makes ‘Moonlight’ mandatory viewing January 12, 2017January 31, 2017 Mark McInnes Masculinity is a performance, and especially in the pressure cooker realities of rough communities, it can be deeply toxic and harmful. Stand, walk, run a certain way, don’t make certain...
