Author: Nicholas
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Meet the underground kings of live blues music in Toronto
BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Meet the underground kings of live blues music in Toronto. This feature article goes deep into the state of the current blues scenes, with a splash of history. Read on for in-depth interviews with Earl Johnson of Moxy, local Blues man Frank Cosentino, and the Toronto Blues Society.
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Walking through the life of Kubrick at TIFF
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN From his self-taught roots in the trenches of anti-war filmmaking, to a space odyssey that would set a precedent for an entire genre — Stanley Kubrick is the subject of the most ambitious exhibition to hit the TIFF Bell Lightbox. TIFF’s largest show to date, it features nearly 1,000 artifacts and…
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TIFF Cinematheque launches Godard retrospective
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN PHOTOS COURTESY OF TIFF Girls, guns and style. Fans and newcomers alike can now experience Jean Luc-Godard’s films by attending TIFF Cinematheque’s massive, two-season retrospective. Godard Forever Part One spans the French New Wave master’s “Golden Age” beginning with Breathless (1959) and ending with his apocalyptic black comedy Weekend (1967). The…
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Writers get opportunity to study in France
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Aspiring writers are being offered an opportunity to get their work recognized by a colony of artists in France. This spring, from May 15 to 24, Mosaic Press publisher Howard Aster and his wife Jeannette will be holding their annual writer’s workshop retreat at La Roche D’Hys in Burgundy, France. “The…
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Sheridan and TIFF bring Cronenberg’s evolution to life
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEOFFREY GUNN, TIFF Provocative, horrific, audacious, Freudian and most importantly, Canadian. These are just a few words used to describe the legendary David Cronenberg. Becoming a prominent filmmaker in the 1980s with notorious body-horror films such as The Fly and Videodrome, he ushered in a new era of…
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Sheridan Student Union by-elections wrap up
VIDEO BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Last week, the Student Union by-elections wrapped up. James Foster, the Trafalgar Campus’ one candidate in the election, had his marketing team set up a voting kiosk in the SCAET building. Free coffee and baked goods were offered to students who took the time to vote.
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Young living forever in Mississauga
STORY AND PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Cruising down Burnhamthorpe Road in a black Honda Accord, Jahlaine Reid, 23, an aspiring stylist, sits reminiscing about his old neighbourhood, Ridgeway Drive, Mississauga, “I’m trying to leave the drama behind, live life and keep things close. It’s all about elevation,” he says in a humble tone. “We’re going…
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Oscar buzz: films to look out for this winter
INFOGRAPHIC BY NICHOLAS OLSEN With the 86th Academy Awards approaching in the coming months, this is the time of the year when the best films are released. Here are some key movies to look out for in the near future. Also included is a brief history of past winners and the Academy.
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David Bowie is at the AGO
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Is he a boy or a girl? Is he from Earth or outer space? Fans can now take an in-depth look inside the life and career of David Bowie in a comprehensive exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario. David Bowie Is was curated by the Victoria & Albert museum in…
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Artists scream for Iscream
STORY AND PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS OLSEN A young woman sits inside a Starbucks deep in the heart of Toronto. It’s obvious she is a part of this town, dedicated and inspired by the city she represents. Del Mahabadi grew up in suburban Burlington, but quickly realized she needed to be part of something more glamorous…
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Looking to game? Join the Looking For Gamers club
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Gamers from all over Sheridan are gathering weekly to battle it out and have a good time with the Looking For Gamers club. Looking For Gamers, or LFG, is a student club based at Trafalgar Campus. It aims to create a fun and friendly gaming experience for students, and to bring…
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LIVE EVENT: Thugli @ Sheridan College – Tuesday, September 10 @1:00PM
LIVE EVENT COVERED BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Red Bull has created a fully mobile concert stage capable of taking the show anywhere. They have taken a vintage 1960s GM transit bus and loaded it with a transforming body, powerful generators, and an incredible sound system. This Tuesday at 1pm, Red Bull’s tour bus will be holding…