In the Kitchen Sink: Forever Yours, Marie-Lou is a Melodrama Marathon
Players’ Theatre’s Forever Yours, Marie-Lou is a nod to Montreal’s unique cultural history, but also to every audience member whose…
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Obituary: Public Libraries (300BC – 2016)
Public libraries in North America have passed away in 2016 after succumbing to a brief, but violent, illness. They were…
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McGill Musician Spotlight: Joseph Chusid // Ursa Major
I reached out to Joseph Chusid a few weeks ago, and after working out our conflicting schedules, we finally settled…
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Hollywood’s Asian Evasion
Hollywood has had a long and problematic history of casting white actors and actresses in the roles of Asian characters….
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Sympathy for the Devil: How Black Mirror Crafts Compelling Narratives Out of Disturbing Characters
Writers today, especially in television, are not afraid of creating protagonists who are fundamentally bad people. Anti-heroes are commonplace like…
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Alexia Avina and the Magic of Quiet Concerts
It’s always exciting when there’s a noticeable difference between what you hear on a musical recording and what you experience…
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Life and Love at The Refugee Hotel
The Teersi Duniya Theatre’s production of The Refugee Hotel follows a family of Chilean refugees through their first days in…
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Skirting the Issues
As gender norms become less rigid, clothing trends follow suit. ‘Unisex,’ a word that infiltrated the clothing industry in the…
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I spend way too much money on vinyl
I spend an exceptional amount of money on vinyl, paying full price in a time when music can be enjoyed…
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Clowning Around: Players’ Theatre’s Season Opener is All About the Laughs
The 39 Steps is the most bizarre, farcical, and consequently refreshing show to be put on at McGill of late….
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