Exam break is a great time to binge watch some Netflix if you aren’t writing any diplomas, but sometimes it’s not too easy to find something worthwhile to watch. I recently discovered the wonderful movie that is Liberal Arts. It is an independent Rom-Com starring Elizabeth Olsen and Josh Radnor, and a great way to spend…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
{Original Image} Miss Representation is a documentary directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom which tackles the representation of women in the media and the effects on both male and female perspectives. The documentary focusses mainly on the roles of women in America and what being powerful can mean or cost. I am a bit of a documentary junky,…
Summary: A young girl named Eve starts writing songs as a way to help her get past some emotional problems. Along the way, she meets two other musicians, James and Cassie, and they start a band. I first heard about this film while reading one of my favorite magazines and was immediately intrigued. The story…
Whenever I’m feeling down, or just want to have a lazy night in, I never regret cozying up in bed and shamelessly watching a cheesy old-school chick flick. Though hardcore film enthusiasts may turn at this admission, I really do love them. Yes, they have their fair share of cringe (and swoon!)-worthy moments, but they…
As we approach the end of the first week of March, it may seem like the month is just beginning. Unfortunately (or fortunately), the month of March has decided to be a 31 day month. Calgarians, fresh off the unique and special 28-day February, have already begun planning for March. Need a hand? Regretfully, I…
For one week only at select theaters, Cineplex is hosting The Great Digital Film Festival, where cult, sci-fi, action, superhero and other classic films will be showing specially on the big screen in clear digital format. Not only do you get a chance to see some great movies in theatres again, but admission is only…
Last weekend, one of the most anticipated movies of the year was released: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the movie adaption of the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Having read the book series and enjoying the second book the most, I was very expectant that the movie would be a solid…
“To photograph is to hold one’s breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It’s at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson The power of photography is limitless. It is worth more than a thousand words; more than an anecdote. It can convince you…
An image used on Fort McMoney – Remember to Breath campaign (From Indiegogo) No, this is not an actual Travel Alberta Campaign. It’s a parody all about the Alberta Oil sands. You probably know, as Albertans, oil is the biggest thing in our economy. Travel Alberta’s real slogan is “Remember to breathe,” but with our tar sands and the pollution…
“All photographs are memento mori. To take a photograph is to participate in another person’s (or thing’s) mortality, vulnerability, mutability. Precisely by slicing out this moment and freezing it, all photographs testify to time’s relentless melt.” – Susan Sontag The advancement in Photoshop technology has definitely changed the definition of photography. I personally had…
Since I got my polaroid camera I have been taking pictures non stop. However at the beginning, it took awhile for me to get it to work to it’s full potential. Loading the film into the camera So first of you open up the cameras film cartridge by moving the button underneath the front trigger…
If you’re looking into buying a new camera, read Part 1 of this series for advice on choosing the brand of the camera. This post will explore the two different types of cameras: digital, or film? In our digital era, it may be very tempting or reflexive to choose the digital option. After all, what…
Upon reading Alice’s post on her new Canon Rebel T4i, I thought I’d pitch in my own experience with cameras. I’m very fortunate – or spoiled – to have a camera-fanatic-dad (yes, this is the first step to getting the right camera: having a family member who will buy one for you so that you…
Do you know a young person/Teen that is interested in getting into Film/TV acting? Company of Rogues has just the class! |TEEN: FILM & TV (13-18 YRS)| A perfect opportunity for teens to get involved in the Film & Television industry, gaining valuable knowledge of the audition experience and on-camera technique. Students will work…