March 26, 2017

In Conversation with Greg Durrell

March 26, 2017/ Becca Clarkson

Canadian design wiz and newly minted documentary filmmaker Greg Durrell talks inspiration and process. “Instead of going to film school, making this documentary was my film school,” Greg says, laughing as he adds,” the whole thing was really fucking hard. Making a documentary feels like you’re aimlessly wandering through the dark.” Bet it's worth it, though. We can't wait to check out Design Canada and learn more about home-spun design history!

March 25, 2017

Review: The Daisy Theatre

March 25, 2017/ Hannah Bellamy

The search for an entirely unique theatrical experience is a worthy one, and we just may have found it in Ronnie Burkett's The Daisy Theatre, marionette masterpiece and musical delight. “The true value of any performance comes after the audience has been convinced to buy a ticket and show up; it’s how they feel in the moments after the lights fill the stage. I know instantly that I’m in good hands—literally—with Burkett.”

March 24, 2017

Everything is Awful and You're a Terrible Person

March 24, 2017/ Keagan Perlette

Twitter, Facebook and Grindr conspire to build and break relationships in this collection. The hand of technology is ever-present, mirroring the ghostly specters of relationship baggage and dead loved ones, but Zomparelli’s take on modern love is far from cheesy.

March 10, 2017

Review: Pipilotti Rist's Pixel Forest

March 10, 2017/ Layla Mrozowski and Brendan Yandt

Writers Layla Mrozowski and Brendan Yandt go to a video art exhibition while tripping out on 2C-B. Yeah, that's right. We're not going to explain any further, you'll just have to read about it yourselves—it's that good.

March 09, 2017

Review: Counter Act

March 09, 2017/ Sagal Kahin

Canadian-made short film Counter Act would have screened at the Rendez-Vous Festival earlier last month, had it not been for some last minute festival rescheduling. No matter, writer Sagal Kahin got her hands on a screening copy and reviewed it anyway! She takes a hard look at bias, representation, and the white saviour complex. Not all reviews can be shining.

March 05, 2017

Review: Elbow Room Café: The Musical

March 05, 2017/ Ljudmila Petrovic

If you've ever been to Vancouver's iconic Elbow Room Café, you're already familiar with Dave Deveau and Anton Lipovetsky's Elbow Room Café: The Musical. Vivacious and engaging in its presence on stage, Elbow Room tells the story of one of this city's most recognizable fixtures, and speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding it with a clear voice.

March 04, 2017

Review: ELLE

March 04, 2017/ Krystal Paraboo

Sometimes we publish reviews of great productions after they've moved off the stage, just because they're that good. Here's to great theatre!

February 28, 2017

Review: Moonlodge

February 28, 2017/ Emma Phillips

“Moonlodge can bring both tears of sadness and tears of laughter. It boldly shows, as Margo Kane desired, the resilience, strength and humour shown by indigenous communities in the face of numerous challenges.” Writer Emma Phillips reviews.

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