Calgary Comic Con

This weekend, Calgary will be hosting a comic and entertainment expo at the BMO Centre on the Stampede grounds. There will truly be something for everyone at this event- whether your interest be comics, anime, gaming, science fiction or cartoons. There will be countless exhibitions, vendors selling unique merchandise as well as photo and autograph…

My top 10 favourite childhood books

So, I was feeling a touch nostalgic, and decided to compile a list of my favourite novels from my elementary years. Many of these, I would go back and read again today, and I encourage you all to do the same. Have a childhood favourite? Comment below. In no particular order, here goes: 1. Anne…

Books vs. movies

If you have ever read a popular novel or books series, there is probably a movie that is based off of it. The reason popular novels often become movies is because they already have a fan base, the storyline is already developed and it is extremely easy to market the movie. Sometimes, these attempts to…

Albus Dumbledore’s Words of Wisdom

I find a rare depth and infinite wisdom in the words J.K. Rowling channels through her character: Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore in the globally renowned Harry Potter series. For those of you perhaps less familiar with the Harry Potter books, Dumbledore is the headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is…

10 things I love about summer in Canada

  1. Canada Day:  As July 1 dawns every year, I get to experience overzealous and extremely patriotic Canadians, fun parades in Canmore and Banff, fireworks and having insults aimed at me by those who have found a little too much comfort at the bottom of the bottle on this annual holiday. 2. The Heat:…

Feeding My Post-Potter Depression

I found some comics that have been healing my heart after seeing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II. Go check this artist out on Deviantart (which, by the way, is the best art website ever~). Her username is Loleia and she’s good at the artsy stuff she does. Okie, enjoy 🙂  

Serving0fNeRd: Follow the Owls

 With the final movie of the Harry Potter series two weeks away, many of us (especially me) have been wondering what will be left for us to look forward to in the incredible world of HP? Well, fellow citizens, worry no longer! This past week, J.K. Rowling gave a very exciting announcement. The term…

Top 5 Summer Movies of 2011

As the school year comes to a close, we can all start looking forward to summer vacation! One of my favourite parts to summer vacation would definitely have to be all of the awesome movies that come out. Here is a list of 5 that I cannot wait to see…

Get your Potter passport!

With the final Harry Potter movie installment coming out July 15, Cineplex has offered up the opportunity to experience the first seven movies on the big screen once again! For $24.99, Cineplex Sunridge and Chinook are selling Harry Potter Passports that will allow you to go to showings of the movies starting May 28 for…