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Three films to watch for at this year’s Victoria Film Festival

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022
Brianna Bock
With the New Year comes the annual Victoria Film Festival (VFF). If you’ve never been to the VFF, it is a ten-day event running from Feb. 4-13 with the opportunity

Something sweet for the holidays

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021
Kaya Martin
Scribbled on an old piece of cardstock in the back of the drawer, or perhaps just passed down through memory: there’s nothing like a good old family recipe. Holiday desserts

It’ll Come To Me is a fever dream worth remembering

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021
Ashley Chodat
If you’ve been to art school, you know that kid who always talks about moving to New York. Maybe it’s you? In It’ll Come to Me presented by Theatre SKAM,

Cinecenta celebrates 50 years as a campus and community hub

December 11, 2021December 11, 2021
Mary Heeg
For 50 years, the UVic campus movie theatre has been a home away from home for students, community members, and a close bunch of long-serving staff members. Despite the challenges

The French Dispatch is finally here — and it’s delightful

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Kate Hansen
Like almost every facet of human existence, the movie The French Dispatch was thrown for a loop when the pandemic broke out. The film, indie darling Wes Anderson’s 10th feature,

A Christmas Carol returns to Craigdarroch Castle

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Isabella Kennedy
The Victorian mansion stands on a hill overlooking the city, and on cold December nights wind wails up its old oak staircase and shakes at the stained glass windows. Actor

Theatre Inconnu’s Dog Sees God adds a twist to nostalgic Charlie Brown comics

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Ashley Chodat
How does life change as we transition out of childhood? Theatre Inconnu explores this question in their upcoming play, Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead. Directed by UVic

UVic Music Student’s Association hosts concert to amplify diverse voices

December 1, 2021December 2, 2021
Kate Hansen
For years now, the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall has been holding concerts. As the main performance space for the UVic School of Music, the venue has hosted everything from

Peek Fest offers a chance for new artists to develop

November 19, 2021November 19, 2021
Brianna Bock
November 3rd marked the beginning of the 5th annual Peek Festival with a combination of public performances with residencies, workshops, and showcases. But while the public can come and view

Second act saves all: a review of Dead Man’s Cell Phone

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Brianna Bock
When a phone at a cafe won’t stop ringing, Jean’s decision to answer it launches her into a dead man’s complicated family affairs. As she tries to give his loved
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