Author: sagadore
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TV reboots may not be all they’re cracked up to be
BY RYAN SAGADORE Whether you like it or not, revival shows seem to be on the rise. With the recent revivals of Full House and The X-Files, the trend shows no sign of slowing down. Twin Peaks is expected to return in January and Xena: Warrior Princess has also been announced for a reboot. While the…
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Sometimes, the song does remain the same
BY RYAN SAGADORE A single album can change your life. It can influence your musical tastes forever and can provide you with comfort and companionship when you really need it. Blake Johnson, a huge AC/DC fan, has been following the band for years. When he’s listening to music in the car or at home chances…
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Sitcom-themed restaurants coming to T.O.
INFOGRAPHIC BY RYAN SAGADORE Toronto’s latest pop-ups will bring two iconic TV restaurants to life: Monk’s Cafe (Seinfeld) and Central Perk (Friends). In the spirit of ’90s nostalgia, we’ve compared the two classic shows as well as the new coffee houses they have inspired.
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Digital film festival brings cult classics back to the big screen
BY RYAN SAGADORE Cineplex’s Great Digital Film Festival is back for its seventh year, offering a variety of sci-fi and fantasy films to the public. Canada’s only coast-to-coast film festival is bringing cult classics as well as newer releases to the big screen. The films have been completely restored in digital format, often for the…
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Remembering David Bowie’s golden years
BY RYAN SAGADORE David Bowie, the iconic musician and performer, died after an 18-month battle with cancer on Jan. 10. Two days before his death, Bowie celebrated his 69th birthday, as well as the release of his 27th studio album, Blackstar. Bowie’s career transcended that of a typical rock musician. He was constantly evolving musically and…
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TIFF shows Andy Warhol’s celebrity obsession with new exhibit
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN SAGADORE The Andy Warhol Museum has collaborated with the TIFF Bell Lightbox to share the legendary pop artist’s celebrity obsession with the public. Selected artwork and personal memorabilia of Warhol’s is on display at the TIFF Bell Lightbox’s Andy Warhol: Stars of the Silver Screen exhibit. The exhibit features more…
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Spectre will leave you shaken but not stirred
REVIEW BY RYAN SAGADORE Daniel Craig returns for his fourth outing as James Bond in the franchise’s 24th instalment, Spectre, which opened in North America on Nov 6. The film kicks off with an adrenaline-filled sequence in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead parade. The elaborate costumes and set pieces combined with a…
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Illustration students team up with musicians at fundraising event
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN SAGADORE Sheridan’s Illustration students joined forces with local rock bands on October 19 for a fundraising event. The show took place at Lourice, a Mediterranean restaurant across the street from the Trafalgar campus. It was orchestrated by fourth-year Illustration student Scott Shields, along with Chris Flynn and Chris Laurignano of Little Men Promotions,…
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Two ‘little men’ with a major musical goal
STORY BY RYAN SAGADORE Two former bandmates are working to revive the club scene in Oakville by giving local rock bands a platform to share their music. For the last three years, Chris Flynn, 23, and Chris Laurignano, 25, have been putting on rock shows for all ages in Oakville under the name Little Men…
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AC/DC shook Toronto all night long
REVIEW BY RYAN SAGADORE After four decades of touring and recording, AC/DC, surprisingly, still has it. Over 40,000 loyal AC/DC fans, many of whom wore headbands with blinking red devil horns, flocked to see the classic rock group perform at Downsview Park last Thursday. Fans waited eagerly through the 40-minute blandness that was the opening act,…