Alex Masse
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a refreshing throwback to a time before CGI ruined everything
November 24, 2020By: Alex Masse, Peak Associate I don’t think it’s controversial these days to say that many people dislike CGI live-action adaptations of existing materials. People mocked The Lion King for being boring, Sonic the Hedgehog for being ugly, and Cats for being Cats. Detective Pikachu had a warmer reception, but it still took a while for fans to grow fond of their fantastical friends reimagined in live-action. What if I told you that, 32 years ago, there was a movie that blended live-action and animation effortlessly in a spectacle of visual and practical effects? What if I told you this…
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What happens if the “Local Women in Your Area!” actually find you?
October 26, 2020By: Alex Masse, Peak Associate Would you spend a devastating seven more bucks a month on a new streaming service for a show unavailable on Netflix, or do you risk some harmless little malware and maybe a housecall from the…
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Warning signs that your feed may be plagued once again by the same regurgitated Halloween posts
October 4, 2020By: Alex Masse, Peak Associate We all know them, or someone like them. As summer leaves and the autumn chill weaves between our bones, you open your social media of choice and they’re there. It’s benign at first, but the…
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Why we should be moving towards mindful thrifting
September 29, 2020by Alex Masse, Peak Associate I’ve thrifted all my life, my mom got me into it. I always loved going to Value Village as a kid, and was thrilled at any excuse to go into Vancouver. I still remember my…
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Students shouldn’t have to use their webcams in lectures
September 20, 2020By Alex Masse, SFU Student So, I’m neurodivergent. I won’t get into my whole medical history, but it means I do things differently — especially when I’m stressed. In case you haven’t noticed, this year has been stressful for literally…
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Communication graduate left searching for the “s” she swears was at the end of her major’s name
September 13, 2020By: Alex Masse, SFU Student This year hasn’t been great for anyone. Students have online schooling to dread, and graduates are braving the “new normal” in search of work. Most of them, however, have one particular advantage: they actually know…
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Music Monday: Socially Distanced Neighbourhood Strolls
July 20, 2020All Monday Music for the Summer 2020 semester is now available on The Peak’s Spotify Playlist, Monday Music Summer 2020. Don’t forget to follow thepeaksfu on Spotify to listen more easily! By: Alex Masse, SFU Student I don’t know about you, but…
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An amateur spin on DIY
July 14, 2020By: Alex Masse, SFU Student When I say I’m a creative, that means a lot of things. I write articles, I write a lot of prose and poetry, and I’m also a musician. So when an opportunity to be creative…
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What Grinds Our Gears: I need more respect from my intrusive family
July 12, 2020By: Alex Masse, SFU Student I have a very specific study ritual, one that works with my painfully neurodivergent brain: I move all my distractions, set up my phone to play 30 minutes of rain noises, and essentially hyperfocus. It’s been…
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