Planet of the Apes sequel is all action and no plot

The long awaited sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, has finally hit theatres nationwide, and this ardent fan had the opportunity to...

Coffee, Tragedy, History: Forty Ninth Parallel

Coffee and a good donut: A beautiful combination. The only problem with this pairing, however, is that so many of the places that make...

Couture: It ain’t so juicy

For many of us, the word “couture” brings to mind a bedazzled velour tracksuit, an exposed mid-drift, and a chihuahua popping out of a...

What would Shakespeare do?

Bard on the Beach almost never presents plays that are not written by the Bard himself, but when they do, it is for good...

Cymbeline is a modern drama

Late in his life, Shakespeare seemed to get a bit sentimental, writing plays that don’t fit neatly into one of his usual categories. Cymbeline...

Experimental Edge of Dance

Another crop of contemporary dance works have graced Vancouver during the 26th annual Dancing on the Edge festival’s ten-day span. This year saw over...

Album Review: Lana Del Rey – Ultraviolence

When Lana Del Rey sings “Being a mistress on the side / It might not appeal to fools like you / We been around...

The Duchess of Malfi explores the truth about humanity

“There’s always a beautiful veneer with a grisly underbelly,” explained director Tariq Leslie. Like the dark side of the moon, The Duchess of Malfi...

Shrek and Fiona find love in Stanley Park

Matt Palmer has never played a character quite like Shrek. “It feels very large, very green, very grumpy,” laughed Palmer. Even just getting into...

Rhye makes love to the audience at The Commodore

I think it’s a safe bet to say that electronic R&B duo, Rhye, can be labeled as elusive chanteurs. Comprised of lead singer Milosh...