Exhibit gives modern take on queer and BIPOC portraitureWhy do we take portraits of people? For hundreds of years, much of the function was to preserve someone’s image, flaunt wealth, or, among upper classes, advertise yourself for marriage to long-distance suitors. Other times, it’s to record history or shine light on a certain type of person or way of life. Today, selfies, video […] Continue Reading |
The Nexus 2024 movie preview guideThis year, audiences can expect some great times at the movies, as evidenced in the films I’m spotlighting here. This year is chock full of great movies that I can’t wait for—here are just some of the films that have me all jittery with excitement. Dune: Part Two March 1 It’s finally here. After the […] Continue Reading |
AGGV exhibit showcases local tattoo art and cultureLocal tattoo artistry and culture is the focus of Tender Touch, an art exhibit at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. As a teenager, exhibit curator Mel Granley was interested in tattoos and body modification, noting that both her mother and grandfather had tattoos. Over the past 10 years, Granley has built a relationship with […] Continue Reading |
The Lost Boy flawed in execution but showcases heartfelt performancesThe Lost Boy, presented by the Langham Court Theatre under the direction of Merry Hallsor, is based on the true story of James M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan. After the childhood death of his brother, Davey, Barrie is haunted with guilt and insecurity only exasperated by an unloving mother and wife. While the […] Continue Reading |
Lenin’s Embalmers uses gallows humour to make statementWhat would you do if Joseph Stalin asked you to come up with a way to preserve Vladimir Lenin’s corpse for all time? Success would change your life forever; failure would end your life abruptly. This is the high-pressure scenario two Jewish scientists found themselves facing in 1920s Russia, and the stage play of this […] Continue Reading |
When My Ghost Sings descriptive exploration of stroke recovery and loveUpon first reading When My Ghost Sings by Tara Sidhoo Fraser, I expected a story describing the author’s experience before and after recovering from a brain injury, but what I didn’t expect was the beautiful, vivid imagery that places the reader in the story and hurls a variety of emotions at them. When My Ghost […] Continue Reading |
Stupid Fucking Bird more than a stupid fucking playWith a provocative title and a deep connection to classical theatre, Stupid Fucking Bird is taking over Theatre Inconnu. The play is a modern retelling of Chekhov’s The Seagull that remains quite faithful to the original plot. Director Morgan Gadd’s appreciation for the source material deeply inspired the direction taken for the play. “The Seagull […] Continue Reading |
Peter and the Star Catcher brings adventure to stageThis holiday season, the Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) is bringing Peter and the Star Catcher to the stage. The play will be directed by CCPA chair of acting Evan Frayne, who says it will take audiences on a fun adventure with all of their favourite characters from the original story. “Peter and the […] Continue Reading |
Illusionist brings magic to art at UVic performanceFor New Westminister-based illusionist Vitaly Beckman, the art of magic is exactly that: art. Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders is an interactive magical performance that showcases visual art, aiming to engage and connect the audience. “It’s really about bringing art to life, I would say, and that includes art such as paintings, sculptures, and even […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Clowns tap into hardcore epicnessClowns Endless (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Good hardcore punk rock shocks a person into existence. Melbourne-based Clowns’ latest album Endless effectively achieves this through its thematic approach—the underlying concept being immortality—and by drawing on the genre’s many influences. After a brief intro featuring a primal scream, the band dives into opening track “Formaldehyde,” a declaration […] Continue Reading |
