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When I was five years old, my parents hosted a birthday party for me. As is popular for children, my birthday party was themed; however, unlike most little girls my age, I opted to out of the My Little Pony, Barbie, and Jem themes – and instead requested a Batman party. At that time I spent every afternoon watching Adam West and Burt Ward save the citizens of Gotham City from psychotic villains such as The Joker and The Riddler. I wore a blue cotton Batman cape almost every day; so much so that the button would often fall off and my grandmother would stitch it back on with green thread. My early childhood was spent playing make-believe; living in a world where I wasn’t the caped crusader – but rather – his friend and ally. continue reading… Comment Disposable Life
As part of a personal experiment, I’ve spent the past month walking around Toronto with a disposable camera at hand. Disposable cameras are tricky creatures; continue reading… 5 Comments ROM Tryptych
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Toronto is home to many film festivals. While some feature artful, poignant films and narratives, others curate a selection of absurd b films. The Toronto After Dark Film Festival falls into the latter category, showcasing horror, sci-fi, and cult cinema. The annual festival has a one week run, and while many of the films featured in their lineup scream ‘terrible movie soon to have not-so-ironic cult following’, the festival has screened some pretty stellar films in the past. For example, a couple of years ago they screened Let the Right One In, the mind blowing, incredibly subtle Sweedish vampire movie (that is now being made for American audiences) which put Twilight to shame (as any good vampire narrative should).While I’m sure this year’s lineup at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival will follow this tradition of featuring great independent films, the real fun of the TADFF lies in their selection of films that leave you completely dumbstruck by their absurdity. Admittedly, I have a soft spot for terrible, b grade horror and cult films. continue reading… Comment Scott Pilgrim VS Mirvish Village
Mirvish Village was hopping last night as hundreds of nerds crowded Markham street for the midnight release of the latest, and final, Scott Pilgrim book. Scott Pilgrim is a series of graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley. An international hit, the series is set in Toronto; holding a special place in the hearts of Torontonians. continue reading… Comment |
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