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Five films to see this summer
July 13, 2015Sun’s out, guns out — that’s the summer movie motto. While Jurassic World, Terminator: Genisys, and Magic Mike XXL have flaunted their junk to wide audiences, these five upcoming films, which don’t feature time travel, strippers, or dinosaurs, unclothe all exaggerations to tell grounded, human stories. Hiding in the shade of the summer blockbuster season, these are five hidden gems. About Elly (July 18) The Iranian director behind masterpieces like A Separation and The Past, Asgar Farhadi, made this film in 2009 before breaking out as one of cinema’s most powerful and complex filmmakers. Having never been released theatrically, About…
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HUMOUR: The seven least popular funding alternatives to consider, now that Metro Vancouver voted “No” to the transit plebiscite
July 13, 20157. Have a gluten-free, vegan bake sale. 6. Rob a bank. 5. Raise fares to $1 million per zone travelled. 4. Put tolls — on schools. 3. Spend money on ads saying TransLink needs more money 2. Hire another CEO…
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Five foolproof date ideas
July 6, 2015First date Here’s a classic for a first date with a bit of a twist. Instead of heading to your nearest Starbucks, do a little research and find a local coffee shop in a cool part of town. Suggest that…
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Four of the sexiest and least sexy songs
July 6, 2015Top 4 Sexiest "Sexy" Songs “Sexual Healing” by Marvin Gaye Leave it to legendary R&B crooner Marvin Gaye to make a slow burning torch song that is simultaneously raunchy and romantic. Singing about how he’s “hot just like an oven,”…
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Five obscure films you should see
June 1, 20152015 was looking like a horrible year for movies. The first six months saw some tremendous disappointments like Michael Mann’s clichéd Blackhat, the Wachowski’s stupid Jupiter Ascending, and Joss Whedon’s mind-numbing Avengers: Age of Ultron. I also managed to sit…
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Summer Happenings at Woodward’s
May 25, 2015The summer heat is here in full blast, and so are SFU Woodward’s summer events. Among other things, this season promises innovation, a gospel choir, and free breakfast. [caption id="attachment_2726" align="alignleft" width="266"] Photo courtesy of Creative Mornings.[/caption] On June 5,…
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Six films to see this summer
May 11, 2015Everyone lets themselves go in the summer. School is over, the sunshine is out, ice cream becomes a regular part of your daily diet. Maybe you don’t get as much work done, maybe you don’t use your time so efficiently,…
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Six Shakespeare festivals to see this summer
April 7, 2015[caption id="attachment_2230" align="alignright" width="768"] Photo courtesy of madhava.com.[/caption] Summer has long been renowned as the ideal time for bathing in the sun, enjoying delicious icy treats, travelling to idyllic locations, and shedding away any lingering residue of the winter blues.…
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BC music festivals for every type of music lover
April 7, 2015[caption id="attachment_2221" align="alignright" width="800"] Photo courtesy of whistler.com.[/caption] Raise your heart rate and take a deep breath of fresh air: It’s almost time to stock up on enough summer fun to get you through next winter. Every summer, BC attracts…
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Five cures for winter boredom
January 12, 20151. Discover Thug Notes If you’re ever in need of a quick summary and analysis of a classic piece of literature, Thug Notes has your back. Hosted by character Sparky Sweets, PhD, watching this web series promises to turn you…
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