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The treacherous trend of celebrities dating teenagers

Music fans far and wide rejoiced on Nov. 12 over Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 hit album Red, rebranded as Red (Taylor’s Version). This redux country-pop album joins Fearless (Taylor’s Version) on the singer’s journey to finally own all the rights to all her music. Die-hard fans were especially[Read More…]

November 23, 2021 by Naya Moser

‘The Wheel of Time’ turns, and women are behind it

Robert Jordan’s famous fantasy novel series The Wheel of Time has long been considered unadaptable to film and television due to its complex world and the hundreds of characters that populate it. Amazon Video’s new spin on the series, of which the first three episodes premiered on Nov. 19, undertakes[Read More…]

November 23, 2021 by Catherine Hall

‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ fails to recapture the magic of its predecessor

Hollywood’s obsession with reboots has given birth to one of its worst yet, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Arriving in theatres across North America on Nov. 19, this long-delayed film might have been better off going straight to video-on-demand. Although director Jason Reitman is the son of the original installment director Ivan Reitman,[Read More…]

November 23, 2021 by Charlotte Hayes

MAI’s new exhibit ‘Making Revolution’ dissects the anatomy of revolutions

On Nov. 11, the vernissage for Making Revolution: Collective Histories, Desired Futures, curated by Farah Atoui and Viviane Saglier, took place at the Montréal Arts, Interculturels (MAI). This thought-provoking and heartfelt display of short films showcases works from a selection of artists, exploring revolutions and conflicts in Egypt, Lebanon, Palestine,[Read More…]

November 16, 2021 by Avryl Bender

Astroworld tragedy renews debate on the safety of mosh pits

The Travis Scott Astroworld Festival tragedy, which left 10 concertgoers dead and hundreds injured, has renewed discussions on the question of violence at music events, leaving many wondering if such a tragedy would have occurred without the influence of mosh pit culture. Moshing involves pushing and slamming—or sometimes just vigorously[Read More…]

November 16, 2021 by Louis Lussier-Piette

Capitalizing on fanbases is a win-win for artists and companies

Celebrity fanbases such as BTS’s “ARMY,” Beyoncé’s “Beyhive,” and Taylor Swift’s “Swifties” all have one thing in common—they are incredibly loyal. From buying front-row concert tickets to investigating every detail of social media posts, these fans follow their idol’s every move. Such devout admirers make for perfect marketing targets for[Read More…]

November 16, 2021 by Suzanna Graham

Looking back on Leonard Cohen’s legacy

Nov. 7 marked the fifth year anniversary of the passing of Leonard Cohen, a beloved singer-songwriter, poet, novelist, Montrealer, and 1955 McGill alum. Known for the depth and profundity of his work, the prestiged artist will continue to be commemorated by Montrealers, McGill students and staff, and fans around the[Read More…]

November 16, 2021 by Thomas Croasdale

‘God of Carnage’ marks Players’ Theatre’s return to in-person theatre

One hundred years after starting the company, and three years after closing their stage for renovations and COVID-19, Players’ Theatre finally returned to in-person shows with Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage. Despite the play having only four characters and being produced in a small black-box theatre, the show was full[Read More…]

November 9, 2021 by Suzanna Graham

DannyBoy: A practice in the absurd

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Every once in a while when the moon is hanging high and my coffee tastes especially bitter, I come across a special kind of movie, one that is so strange that I can’t look away. To say that DannyBoy is an example of this phenomenon[Read More…]

November 9, 2021 by Arian Kamel

What’s going on this week?

Mindy Seu: On citations, hypertext, and online activism

Designer, researcher, and creator of the digital Cyberfeminism Index Mindy Seu shares her history of the internet and discusses activist strategies.

Jan. 27, 6–7:30 PM

Online

Tickets (Free) on Eventbrite

Digital Art in the 21st Century: A Panel on Art, Law, and NFTs

Held by the McGill Art Law Association and the Cheng Huai Art and Culture Association, three experts explain NFTs, copyright laws, digital art, and more.

Jan. 28, 3–4:30 PM

Online

Free, Registration required: click here

2022 USE Exhibition: The Sum of Our Shared Selves

Concordia University’s FOFA Gallery presents their Undergraduate Student Exhibition, featuring 13 artists focussing on corporeality, memory, and environmental consciousness.

Jan 24–Feb 25, M–F, 11 a.m.–6 PM

La Galerie Fofa

Free

Creating a Profound Audio Experience with Sun Noor

Broadcaster CJLO 1690AM and Montreal’s Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling host Montreal-based freelance music journalist Sun Noor for a workshop on sonic storytelling.

Jan. 26, 12 PM

On Air

Free