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COLUMN | LIST BITCH: 10 stupid things that I don’t have time for

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List Bitch is a new web-exclusive column featuring feisty, unapologetic listicles on life. Check back each week for new content!

1) Decaf coffee

There is a special place in hell for whoever created decaf coffee. Seriously. What a colossal waste of my precious, over-caffeinated time.

 

2) Neighbours who have, loud, obnoxious sex at all hours of the day or night

Power to you girl, but we both know he’s not that good. Do us all a favour and turn on the stereo or hit the boyfriend mute button.

 

3) People who hate on feminism

C’mon now, as long as you are a literate human being you know that the definition of feminism is equality. If you’re not down for that, then there is certainly a deeper problem. Do us all a favour and educate yourself before you bash a very beneficial and necessary movement. Look at it this way, we all came out of a vagina. Thus, we all have a reason to respect women.

 

4) Sleep

What is this foreign, strange-looking term? Seriously though, sleeping may be wonderful, but it is the least of my priorities.

 

5) Laundry

Why wash when you can Febreeze? Pro tip: buy enough socks and underwear to carry you through weeks and weeks, before your T-shirts get so wrinkly something has to be done, and you’re on to your last ratty, hole-filled sock.

 

6) Antibiotics that don’t work with alcohol

So you find yourself with strep, or some sort of nasal infection, or even run-of-the-mill anti-acne antibiotics that are ineffective with alcohol. This seems like a cruel joke from the drug manufacturers. I don’t doubt that they’re cackling with glee over our beerless existence as we speak.

 

7) Peeing

Seriously though, I know I’m not the only one who has found themselves on several occasions, being some sort of busy, only to be called away by goddamn human bodily needs. Seriously, what is more mundane and pointless than peeing. I refuse to believe I’m the only one who feels this way.

 

8) Boys who bitch about girls being ‘teases’

I’m not going to pretend I understand your insatiable need to be an absolute asshole, but no woman owes you anything. This should be common sense, but evidently the idiot population continues to grow, and us girls continue to fear friendly “hellos” as being too forward. Thanks for that, idiots.

 

9) Racist comments you try and play off as ‘jokes’

I’m unsure how you managed to miss the memo, but jokes are required to be funny. Tina Fey is funny. Kevin Hart is funny. You on the other hand, are an undercover bigot in dire need of a reality check.

 

10) People who comment on the amount of makeup on my face.

I’ve gotten it all; from “why do you wear so much makeup?” to “don’t you think it would be better if you wore a bit more (insert cosmetic) here?” Short answer: FUCK NO. If I didn’t explicitly ask your opinion on whatever I chose to put on my face that day, then pipe down.

Bonus points for men who go out of their way to comment on how much “prettier” I’d be if I wore less. Number 1: I don’t spend my time and money on Urban Decay and the perfect winged liner (shit I can guarantee you don’t even understand) to impress your lame, tactless ass. And number 2: I don’t recall asking you what your opinion on my “prettiness” was anyway — seriously, shut up.

Captain America: Civil War is about more than just superheroes

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The conflict between Captain America and Iron Man, engulfs other members of the Avengers.

Captain America: Civil War is captivating. Moviegoers will be taken aback by the monumental showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. With its political tones rivaling those of its predecessors, this newest instalment to the Captain America film franchise will resonate with audiences. The film’s development was strong, with its political themes of conflicting ideology and civil unrest.

Reprising their roles as Iron Man and Captain America, Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans deliver charismatic performances as the famous Avengers superheroes. The civil war mentioned in this film’s title was finally realized through a colossal battle between two opposing groups of superheroes led by Captain America and Iron Man. While this battle amongst heroes was an extension of their political beliefs and motivations, it was one of the most iconic scenes that will be remembered from this film.

When Steve Rogers (Captain America) decides to help his long-time friend Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) to evade arrest, a dispute begins between Rogers and Tony Stark (Iron Man). As public tensions rise concerning the world’s demand for superheroes’ accountability, Rogers and Stark continue to develop opposing political beliefs that will spark a civil war between them.

Audiences had the pleasure of seeing for the first time the ferocity of Black Panther and the twisted mindset of Helmut Zemo. We also had the honour of seeing Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in action, providing us with a glimpse of what to expect from this famous webslinger and wall-crawler in the next Spider-Man revival in 2017.

Over the course of the film, there seemed to be two core plot points that spearheaded the story. On one hand, you had Captain America’s attempts to aid Bucky, while Bucky himself acted like the Jason Bourne of the film, avoiding capture and staying hidden. On the other hand, you have this conflict between not only Rogers and Stark, but also among other heroes who have fought alongside them in the past.

As the film’s story became more tension-filled, comic relief — between Bucky and Falcon (Anthony Mackie) as well as the naïve personalities of Spider-Man and Ant-Man — allowed us to not get too distraught by the emotional turmoil.

When the dramatic confrontation between Captain America and Iron Man finally reached its climax, saying I was blown away would be a great understatement. From the stylish visuals of Iron Man being overpowered by the relentless strength of both Bucky and Rogers to Iron Man and Rogers duking it out in a no-holds-barred fight, the film immersed the audience in these great heroes’ raw power and intensity.

While it is a superhero film, Captain America: Civil War is unique from all the rest. It emphasizes how modern politics continually influence our beliefs, and how far we’re willing to go to stand by them. Stark and Rogers’ emotional turmoil left the audience awestruck at the sight of these former allies now as enemies.

Two SFU players are off to the Canadian Football League

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Michael Couture (right) was one of the two SFU alums selected in the CFL draft.

Even though the SFU football team went winless last season, two new CFL draftees are proving that the team is still capable of turning heads.

On the annual CFL Draft held on May 10, former Clan football players Michael Couture and Quinn Horton were picked by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Calgary Stampeders respectively. Two SFU players were drafted in 2016, an increase from 2015 when only Lemar Durant was chosen.

Couture was drafted 10th overall by the Blue Bombers. The Burnaby, BC native was a two-time Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team All-Star, as a centre in 2014 and as a tackle in 2015. He was drafted considerably higher than expected, as he was ranked 16th in the CFL’s Scouting Bureau Final Rankings.

Couture’s former coach, Kelly Bates, has spoken very highly of him. “Mike is a great person and his hard work has paid off,” Bates told  SFU Athletics. “He has been drafted by an organization in Winnipeg that will give him a tremendous opportunity to play and grow into the game at the next level.”

He will join former teammate Matthias Goossen, who was drafted second overall by the Bombers back in 2014. His versatility on the line was what ultimately made him a high pick, as he has played every position on the offensive line throughout his four years at SFU.

Horton became this year’s Canadian “Mr. Irrelevant,” the nickname for the last player picked in the NFL draft. He was selected in the eighth round with the 68th overall pick. He was a GNAC All-Conference First Team in 2015 and finished the season with 37 tackles, 8.5 of those for a loss.

Highland Pub closes for summer due to deficit

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Thirsty summer students hankering for a beer may need to find a new watering hole: the SFSS recently announced that the Highland Pub would be closed for the summer. The move comes as Food and Beverage Services (FBS), a branch of the SFSS, tries to grapple with its trend of yearly deficits.

SFSS CEO Martin Wyant and newly elected SFSS President Deepak Sharma sat down with The Peak to discuss the closure. Wyant noted that the pub has accounted for a lion’s share of the approximately $3 million loss weathered by the society over the past eight years. The past several years have seen deficits upwards of $100,000. Current estimates for 2016 point to around a $360,000 loss. “When we say it loses money, what that really means is student dollars that are going to cover the deficit,” said Wyant.

According to Food and Beverages Services General Manager John Flipse, the pub “usually ends the summer with about $100,000 loss” due to fewer students being on the Burnaby campus during the summer semester. “The board has no more appetite for such a loss,” he said.

“I don’t want to give up on it but we have to stop the bleeding.”

The SFSS board began considering measures to address the deficit, including considering whether the FBS might run as a “for profit” business or as a service that would need continual subsidies.

Wyant looked into the history of the student society’s food and beverage operation when he began at the SFSS and was unable to find any record of it ever making money. Similarly, when reaching out to student societies that run pubs at campuses across the country he found that “almost all” had lost money. “We’re not alone. That’s kind of cold comfort,” said Wyant.

He pointed to the challenges associated with providing student-run food options on campus. Just last semester, a Big Smoke Burger (which is licensed) and a BC Liquor Store opened in the Cornerstone building on campus. When the Higher Grounds coffee shop originally opened, competitors like Starbucks and Tim Hortons did not operate on campus.

In addition to competition, Wyant noted that although food prices have been rising, particularly in BC, FBS hasn’t raised its own prices in a while. “We’re sensitive that students have limited capacity to pay,” he explained.

Furthermore, unlike most restaurants, FBS workers are unionized, resulting in higher labour costs. Wyant didn’t see a problem with this, arguing that workers should make a living wage; however, he notes that it is one of many challenges the pub faces. “I don’t want to give up on it but we have to stop the bleeding,” said Wyant.

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Wyant and Flipse both noted the need to change the pub’s business model when the pub reopens, likely in the first week of classes in September.

Wyant in particular pointed to the success of events such as SFSS pub nights and those held by other clubs which can prove profitable for the pub. The new pub could focus on events and catering, an area under FBS which Wyant remarked is financially sound.

“I think we’ve got some opportunity there. We have 200–300 clubs here at SFU, that are tied to SFSS. [The pub] is a wonderful space. We would like to reimagine that space.”

Wyant suggested that changes to licensing could be an option on the table, with a space for underage students to lounge in the pub area. Sharma, however, noted that changes to licensing may prove challenging, as the university holds the liquor license and not the student society.

Wyant was optimistic about the pub adopting a new business model while still providing a space for students to socialize. Said Wyant, “I would love to find a way to have that space better used with less money coming out of student wallets. That’s what it comes down to.”

SFU hockey eyes NCAA Division I membership

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NCAA Division I hockey might come to SFU as early as the 2018–2019 season. Athletics director Theresa Hanson has launched a three- to six-month consultation process that she hopes will lead to a decision from administration by the end of the summer or September 2016.

“DI hockey makes sense on a lot of levels, certainly in our market,” said Hanson in an interview with TSN 1040. “We’re a hockey-crazed country, [but] we have no DI university hockey in our country,” she said, adding that many great student athletes leave Canada to play NCAA Division I in the US.

SFU is the only Canadian university that competes in the NCAA, with 17 teams competing in Division II in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. SFU is allowed two Division I teams, and is exploring the possibilities of men’s hockey and beach volleyball to make the jump. Division I is the most prestigious division in the NCAA, and features the most competitive schools and athletic programs.

SFU men’s hockey has played against NCAA Division I teams in exhibition and has games with said teams scheduled for next season as well. Two years ago, the team played against NCAA Division I champions, North Dakota, a game they lost 4–3.

“It could be a game changer.”

Men’s hockey currently competes in the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League against UVic, Selkirk College, Trinity Western, and Eastern Washington.

Moving to NCAA Division I would be good for SFU, Burnaby, the province, and the country, said head coach Mark Coletta to CKNW 980.

Former Executive VP Business for the Vancouver Canucks, Jon Festinger, told The Province that SFU Division I hockey would engage audiences on local, regional, and national markets.

It’s “a game changer” said Hanson, due to the uniqueness in the hockey market and the story associated with it. Imagine, the only NCAA school in Canada, offering Division I hockey for Canadian-born athletes to play while receiving the world-class education SFU has to offer, Hanson explained.

In the most recent Frozen Four NCAA national championship 10 BC-born players were on the North Dakota, Quinnipiac, and Denver teams. In addition, Canucks first-round pick Brock Boeser played for North Dakota in the national championship; goalie Thatcher Demko, another Canucks prospect, played for Boston College in the semifinal.

“Sustainability is the biggest thing,” said Coletta. He noted that while the move would be years away, stakeholders must look “50 years down the road.” Coletta also argued that the consultation process will help the school decide whether to move forward.

There are some significant challenges that the consultation must address, the most prominent being the venue. SFU does not have a rink, and therefore external rinks must be looked at, such as the Pacific Coliseum.

Other factors include conference affiliation, travel, equipment, revenue streams, and number of student athletes on scholarships.

SFU’s scholarship fund currently sits at $11.5 million. Hanson aims to increase the funding to $20 million.

Joining Division 1 could mean SFU could compete on an even larger scale, but at this point it’s too early to tell if SFU could sustain an NCAA Division I team.

SFU has contemplated one in the past, but with the consultation process now in place, it shows this time around there is a serious intention of pursuing the distinction.

“It’s a lofty goal, but I think it’s doable,” said Hanson.

SFU students create home brewing system for craft beer

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Sharing their passion for beer, six SFU students have teamed up to create Brewstr: a startup that facilitates simple beer brewing at home. Specifically, Brewstr is an automated home brewing system controlled by an application on mobile phones.

Ryan Lymburner,  a fifth-year Mechatronics student at SFU who helped to create Brewstr, described the beer-making process as “tedious,” “boring,” and “quite [a lot] of manual work.” Brewstr was designed to allow users without the usual knowledge or experience to make beer and cider that can be personalized to suit the owner’s taste.

The Technology Entrepreneurship@SFU program at Surrey campus was where it all started. The program’s main goal is to successfully commercialize projects and establish new startups. There Lymburner first met his team: Jeremy Thompson, Derek Muxworthy, and Jordan Sciberras, all of whom are Mechatronics students, and Business students Karan Thakur and Kavi Sekhon.

Lymburner called his team “a great blend of everything,” describing their diverse skill sets and backgrounds.

Brewstr has gained much attention from local media, despite having begun in January of this year. Lymburner added that the team is very “motivated” to know that their projects are gaining popularity  and “going [quickly]” to the next stage.

Regarding Brewstr’s near future, the complete prototype will be finished soon and ready for public tests and funding. In addition, the team will work closely with local breweries to ensure that the quality of the beer is suited to the tastes of consumers.

Lymburner and his team see their inventions as a “complement” to the local beer industry, rather than a competitor to it. They suggested that local breweries could create their own ingredient packs and kits for purchase, allowing them to share their recipe with people more easily. Ultimately, the Brewstr team hopes that their invention might help to create a community of people who, like them, enjoy a cold brew.

CENTRE STAGE: Just Words melds poetry and dance; flamenco, Irish tap, and belly dance share the stage in Encuentros

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Just Words explores the importance of dance as an art form.

Just Words – Les Productions Figlio

April 27–30, Firehall Arts Centre

Serge Bennathan steps to the front of the Firehall stage, a spotlight on him as he picks up a sheet of paper. He reads off a letter that he wrote to fellow choreographer and dance artist Grant Strate who passed away in 2015. The letter shows his respect for Strate as he says “we need your grace,” as well as his thoughts on the importance of dance as an art form.

In personal, reflective interludes, Bennathan spoke directly to the audience and shared parts of his life: his experience as an immigrant, his desire to write a blog, to choreograph chaos, and he even shared an original poem with us. His words coloured the choreography as Karissa Barry and Hilary Maxwell translated the words into dance. Aside from directing his Vancouver-based dance company, Les Productions Figlio, Bennathan is also a writer and painter, and with this latest work he wanted to express himself through words and speak poetically. The love poem he shared with us, in French and then in English, was full of beautiful imagery and romantic tension.

Barry and Maxwell, dressed in black pants, tank tops, and sneakers, were at times dancing in sync and at times in opposition, pushing against each other and throwing each other aside. The steady pace of the choreography was neither overly physical nor lacking in intensity, and Bennathan was able to augment his words through rigorous movements.    

Bennathan danced with Barry and Maxwell at a couple points during the show, but for the most part he stood at the side of the bare stage while they danced. Sometimes he urged them on with directions such as “vas-y,” and traded places with them to share more of his words. With fervent choreography and thoughtful poetic interludes, this show was much more than just words.

Encuentros – Kasandra Flamenco and Caravan World Rhythms

May 1, Vancouver Playhouse

Kasandra “La China” and her ruffled red dress swirl and dip in unison. Her dance partner is the long train of her dress, following her every move as she skillfully maneuvers it. When she is joined onstage by another flamenco star, Ricardo Lopez, the dress envelops both of them in a gentle hug.

Kasandra is the artistic director of Encuentros, as well as her own company Kasandra Flamenco. Her concept for this one-night show was to bring together Irish tap dance, flamenco, and Egyptian belly dance to highlight their percussive similarities and have dancers face off in passionate encounters.

Kasandra and Lopez shared a couple of particularly passionate scenes; you sensed that they felt the rhythm in their bones and were completely in tune with the onstage musicians. One of their duets featured an innovative costume piece that kept them connected: they each wore a small vest connected by a long piece of fabric. As they danced the fabric wound around them and helped to visualize their patterns and symbolize the relationship being portrayed.

Representing Irish tap was Vancouver-based Joel Hanna, who has performed with Riverdance and has some of the most virtuosic footwork I’ve ever seen while making it look easy. He must have been working hard, though, because at one point between lightning fast footwork sequences he looked at the audience and said with a sigh, “It’s hot!”

Hanna and Lopez shared an intense scene teasing and challenging each other with increasingly difficult steps. Like an impromptu jam session between musicians, their steps shared the same rhythm and mood but displayed the different qualities of their respective genres. Kasandra had her own dance duel with belly dancer Ashley Kirkham, whose undulations and microscopic vibrations were impressive. It was interesting to see the rhythm represented through the hips and torso in belly dance, as opposed to through the feet and hands in flamenco.

Another essential element of flamenco dance is the live music. Guitarist Gareth Owen, singer Vicente Griego, percussionists Davide Sampaolo and Tim Gerwing, and Oud player Serwan Yamolky provided the perfect accompaniment to the movement.

Cries of “Ole” and “Bravo” could be heard throughout the show. It was wonderful to see these four soloists who are experts at their craft sharing a stage and showing us how their grounded, rhythm-infused styles can work so beautifully together.

Album Reviews

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By: Beau Bridge and Courtney Miller

The Summer Set – Stories for Monday

The Summer Set’s latest album very much echoes their previous records, featuring an all-around pop sound with a hint of rock. Although their sound seems to have matured on the opening track “Figure Me Out,” the rest of the album, while fun, leaves the listener wishing for more of that depth. They deliver the same themes over and over again: youth, nostalgia, and their signature we-did-some-crazy-shit, most prominent on “All My Friends.”

“Figure Me Out” is the best track on the album musically, with excellent drum beats and substance behind the lyrical story. It reads as an autobiography of the band, unsure where they fit in: “I’m a bit too pop for the punk kids, but I’m too punk for the pop kids.”

“Jean Jacket” is the only other track that experiments with saxophone and a groovy, out-of-character bassline. It has the makings of a great summer album with catchy hooks and riffs, but there’s nothing risky about their music. –CM

Explosions in the Sky – The Wilderness

I’ve always found Explosions in the Sky to be great study music. With mostly instrumental songs, their previous albums have been studying gold. Alas, all good things must end. This album, though recognizably Explosions in the Sky, doesn’t contend with 2003’s The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place.

The entire album is minimalistic and heavily reliant on percussion. There is a cultivated monotony to the track, like they decided to deconstruct their sound and left most of it at the side of the road.

“The Ecstatics” builds into a powerful pep talk, full of motivation. “Tangle Formations,” which follows, keeps the energizing feel, climaxing in a rollicking tune. A drummer’s epic, “Logic of a Dream” sounds like a majestic death march. Other tracks like “Disintegration Anxiety” and “Landing Cliffs” are relaxing, calming tunes, with the latter adding in a dreamy, subdued quality.

Overall, still great study music, but only for content that’s exciting in itself. –CM

Brian Eno – The Ship

For any fan of ambient music, Brian Eno’s newest release is a bountiful one, both innovative and recognizable. Listeners of 2016’s The Ship will immediately identify with the chorus’ over-sustained vocals and light strings that have typified Eno’s most well-known works: 1978’s Ambient #1: Music For Airports and 1983’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks.

The four tracks that make up this album inevitably build off one another to form the sense of a movement rather than an album. This will be no surprise to those familiar with Eno’s early ambient works mentioned above. Aside from the thematic inspiration of the sinking of the Titanic — which is depicted vividly through the pieces’ progressions — Eno actually provides verbal narration in a couple of tracks that pull off as omnipresent poetry. A must for Eno fans. –BB

FOOD FIGHT: Amazing pannekoeken overlooking the New West Quay

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Berries, whipped cream, and syrup grace the top of the perfect breakfast food.

Until the moment you devour one of Angelina’s fresh berry pannekoeken or their locally famous eggs benedict, you are missing out on seriously amazing shit. Throw Denny’s in the bin and sit yourself down at a patio table at Angelina’s, enjoy the view of the New Westminster Quay, and weep joyfully over the Dutch-inspired breakfast and lunch.

Angelina’s is a small daytime restaurant quite conveniently located across from New Westminster Station, open weekdays 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and weekends until 3:30 p.m. It has the nostalgic local diner feel that everybody seems to love and is often very busy. So busy that the only open tables without a waitlist are on the patio overlooking the river. Like any brunch place, Sundays are the craziest, so don’t be dumb like me and show up on Sunday at 2 p.m. starving after a night of drinking — there may be quite a wait for the food.

The menu has greatly expanded since opening and they offer all the standard breakfast fare such as waffles, French toast, omelettes, and oatmeal. But what really stood out as different was the savoury and sweet pannekoeken. A pannekoek is a Dutch pancake that is the happy medium between a pancake and a crepe — it’s every breakfast lover’s dream. Light but flavourful, it’s delicious when served sweet with berries and cream but also savoury with housemade hollandaise sauce and ‘yummy hash’: a mixture of hash browns, various vegetables, and your choice of protein (or mushrooms for vegetarians). You will be fully convinced that you can eat 40 of them in one sitting after a single bite.

Their omelettes, although quite ordinary, are done right: chock full of fresh vegetables and five cheeses to choose from, served with toast and perfectly seasoned baby potatoes. A highly recommended local favourite is the eggs benedict — even rumoured to be the best in Vancouver. I definitely neglected the lunch menu as Angelina’s is notorious for its bragging rights over a damn fine brunch, but a lunch menu does exist and consists of sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and burgers.

Although maybe not the optimal hotspot for vegans — its menu does not include fake meats, tofu, or vegan pannekoek — Angelina’s Restaurant offers many vegetarian options alongside their bratwurst. The coffee was good but not great, and the service was friendly but not brisk enough for a busy restaurant. Price range is about $15–$20 per person, which I found a bit on the pricier side, but fair for the portions and quality of food.

At the end of the day, Angelina’s is a charming local brunch place with a nice view and homestyle fresh breakfast food, that never fails to receive a thumbs-up in response. Definitely worth a visit — just not on a hungover Sunday.

How Person of Interest resisted falling into the post-9/11 TV trap

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Person of Interest goes beyond the typical crime drama and engages with current events, without sensationalizing them.

By: Vincent Justin Mitra, SFU Student

When Person of Interest first aired in September of 2011, I was immediately hooked.

A response to the American War on Terror, Person of Interest follows John Reese (Jim Caviezel), Harold Finch (Michael Emerson), and all-seeing citywide surveillance system The Machine, as they fight crime in New York City. The cast is also rounded out by hacker Root (Amy Acker), government assassin Sameen Shaw (Sarah Shahi), and NYPD Detectives Joss Carter (Taraji P. Henson) and Lionel Fusco (Kevin Chapman).

As described by the opening narration, Finch programmed The Machine to predict and prevent acts of terror for the American Government. He felt guilty though that they would ignore the premeditated murders, robberies, and domestic abuse that The Machine also foresaw. Operating in secret, Finch serves as mission control to Reese, the former Special Forces agent haunted by years of guilt, who supplies the skills needed to prevent these crimes.

It’s like Minority Report if they replaced those weird psychic twins with that scene at the end of The Dark Knight when Batman hacks into everyone’s cellphones.

What sets Person of Interest apart from other crime dramas is how, at its core, it looks to discuss current issues. Sure, some other shows might write up a quick and vaguely topical episode about the latest murder or assault case that flashed across the headlines the week before. Those shows are shallow and sensationalist in comparison, though. While those shows are about criminals, lawyers, or crime scene investigators, Person of Interest speculates about a society at the turning point where technology can become either our friend or our master.

Person of Interest engages in dialogue on issues of privacy and surveillance, freedom versus security, artificial intelligence, the ubiquity of technology, and corporate and government corruption.

It also deals much less vindictively than other post-9/11 shows — particularly when compared to the bloodthirsty, ‘ends justify the means’ attitude of 24‘s Jack Bauer. Whereas Bauer once threatened to force a towel down someone’s throat “all the way” and pull out his stomach lining during an interrogation, the characters of Person of Interest are far less sadistic; their primary goal is the protection of life.

The first episode of the fifth and final season aired May 3 and had the protagonists still reeling from the debilitating events of the previous season. The already high production values have gotten even higher in the show’s final lap around the track, and the show looks set for a spectacular finish when it takes its final bow.

When the show finally powers down on June 21, I know I will not forget the intelligent scripts and compelling characters that made up that world. Until that day, you can be sure that I, just like The Machine, will be watching.

Person of Interest airs on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. on CTV.

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