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“WandaVision” pays homage to classic television with a refreshing feminist twist
March 4, 2021By: Emma Best, SFU Student What do you get when you put a dead synthezoid and a sorceress into a sitcom in suburban New Jersey? Miraculously, you get a romantic, emotional, and haunting look at two of Marvel Studios’ most underused characters. WandaVision is the first of several Marvel Disney+ shows to release this year, and the first Marvel TV show to directly connect with the blockbuster counterparts. The series is a smart way to reintroduce fans to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and utilizes all the great aspects of television storytelling — but that wasn’t Marvel’s original plan. Back in…
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Two-Spirit artist Raven John discusses their unique project with Zee Zee Theatre
March 1, 2021By: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer If there’s anything COVID-19 has shown, it’s that the arts can continue to thrive virtually. Zee Zee Theatre Company’s new project, Virtual Humanity, proves just that. The initiative utilizes virtual means for an innovative form…
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“Tipsy Taho” podcast promotes Filipino culture and diversity
February 27, 2021By: Charlene Aviles, Peak Associate Editor's note: For clarity, this piece has been modified to acknowledge that utang na loob can have different meanings to different communities. A late-night Zoom call started it all. After Rio Therese Capistrano, Thea Marie…
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Ten revolutionary things invented by Black folks
February 23, 2021By: Madeleine Chan, Opinions Editor When you think of famous inventors, names like Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, and even Steve Jobs might be some of the first that pop into your mind. You’ll notice that what all these people have…
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“A Seat at the Table”: A living exhibition that grows on the stories of Chinese migrants
February 21, 2021By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate While the first Chinese-Canadian museum in Canada has yet to find a home in BC, A Seat at the Table, its inaugural exhibition, is open to the public in Chinatown’s Hon Hsing building. Founded in…
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“The Apu Trilogy” offers a beautiful and timeless expression of humanity
February 21, 2021By: Subaig Bindra, SFU Student Satyajit Ray’s The Apu Trilogy is often considered one of the greatest film trilogies ever made. They comprise three Bengali films that are part of an alternative cinema movement that started in the 1950s. During…
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Four films and TV series that celebrate Black stories
February 21, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer Black stories are beautiful, in both their excellence and normalcy. Yet, Hollywood has a history of wedging white saviours into Black stories. Movies such as The Help and The Blind Side, specifically, have been criticized…
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Monday Music: Feeling Yourself
February 15, 2021By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer Making yourself feel good can take many different forms. No matter what they are, having a slick, catchy soundtrack can make it even better. From strutting around the house in a new jacket to enjoying…
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Embodiment coach and influencer Tara Teng on breaking out of purity culture
February 14, 2021By: Emma Jean, Staff Writer “Embodiment” is a key concept in Tara Teng’s work. It’s in the name of her popular Instagram account, part of her job title as an embodiment coach, and all over her website and online presence.…
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Shows and films with inclusive LGBTQ2S+ representations
February 13, 2021By: Dev Petrovic, Staff Writer Orange Is the New Black (OITNB) A bit of an oldie now, but this show is a classic queer favourite. Based on a novel, the show takes place in a women’s correctional facility and follows…
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