Being a student is hard. While attempting to balance school, relationships, and yes hormones, one may come to face with their (mildly horrific) financial situation. Many of us may find ourselves pinching pennies (okay, now that the penny has been taken out of circulation, I guess we’ll have to say ‘pinching quarters’ instead) for that movie…
The Planet of the Apes franchise is quickly growing with the second installment of this cult classic remake out in theaters now. But is it worth your money? Here’s a quick summary of the film: The apes are now the top of the food chain, with human instinct, they can now freely rule the earth…
Ever wondered what it would be like to see Spiderman in action in real life? I recently saw the Sony Spiderman commercial on the YouTube home page and was ecstatic as two of my most treasured things collided: Spiderman and parkour. The video advertises Sony products and of course, their Spiderman franchise. But this is…
My job (I apologize to all of you who work during the school year–you’re all amazing), far from proving that I’m not lazy as I expected it to, has only vaulted me into a whole new dimension of procrastination and other such symptoms. It seems I’ve begun to use it (despite my extremely short hours) as…
My absolute favorite thing to do during my summer vacation is to go see all of the great movies that are released in the summer months. I am a movie fanatic and have created a list of the five biggest movies that have or are coming out just in time for summer vacation! 1. The…
Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) is just your average teenage girl, except for the fact that she is diagnosed with Stage 4 Thyroid cancer. In her 17th year, Hazel’s mother and doctor decide she is depressed, and they begin to send her to a Support Group every week. Through her support group, Hazel is introduced to a boy named…
With the movie adaption of John Green’s critically acclaimed book, The Fault in Our Stars, releasing in theaters this Friday, I thought it appropriate to share the vlogging video of the author at the movie premiere. I have to say, John Green is still as awesome and comedic as ever, and oh so relatable in…
Although this movie is not a “Netflix Original”, I discovered it on Netflix with my sister and decided to watch it, and instantly fell in love with movie. *Warning, this movie is rated R for sexual references. Get a parents permission before watching/watch at your own risk* The plot of this movie is simple. Three…
Clueless is a nostalgic 90s movie that gives us a look into the fabulous lives of rich American teenagers. Clueless centres around a 16-year-old girl named Cher. Cher is popular, rich, and hot (the three things that matter most to an upper-class high school girl). Cher and her best friend Dionne must juggle the weight of…
You wanted a war? Looks like you’ve got one! This line, alongside about as many lines as there are stars in our universe, is “vintage Harry Kim.” Now you may or may not have grown up a Trekkie, engulfed in the lives of Lieutenant Spock, Captain Kirk, Scotty, Chekov, Dr.McCoy, Harry Kim, Tom Paris, Captain…
I had the privilege of interviewing Garrett Wang, best known for his work as Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek Voyager. I could go on and on about Garrett Wang and Ensign Harry Kim, but that’s what this post was for! Check it out here. It’s all about Garrett Wang and is a great prelude…
Although it is rare that we will ever see the bite of radioactive spiders produce the powers of Spider-Man, science may be bringing us closer everyday. Today, we will explore the primary aspects that makes Spider-Man our hero. Spidey’s web: Spider-Man’s iconic weapon, of course, is his web. Contrary to belief, Spider-Man’s web is spun from…
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the sequel to the first Captain America movie (The First Avenger). When this movie came out I went to see it, even though I did not enjoy the first movie very much. I will be analyzing Captain America for you to decide whether or not it is worth your…
Youth Week Calgary! It’s the time of the year where we can go out with friends and enjoy ourselves for free or for a cheap price! This Youth Week, I visited the Boys and Girls Club to view a screening of Back to the Future 2. The Keystone youth program prepared snacks and created a…
I attended the Youth Week event Retro Movie Night where we watched Back to the Future 2. However, it was also a throwback to the past because the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary are celebrating their 75th anniversary. Shown above is The Hangar, a Boys & Girls Club space that was constructed back…