Walking the Balance Beam: Balancing boundariesLate March was tough for me. Lots was going on in my life, and there were finals coming up. My brain felt full; it also felt fried. I’d been trying to think up a topic for this column: how to balance sanity with a serious relationship, final exams, and two very frisky cats. It seemed […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Everything Everywhere All at Once unforgettable, originalEverything Everywhere All at Once (2022) 3.5/4 I was recently looking through the numerous columns I published last year and I noticed that one movie I didn’t fully cover was Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s science-fiction film Everything Everywhere All at Once. So, in honour of its seven Academy Award wins, here’s my review of […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: The importance of sleepSleep is essential for leading a balanced life. If I don’t get sleep—some sleep, any sleep—I’ll shamble around like someone from the walking dead, no brainpower to make any proper decisions or even string a few random thoughts together. There’s a common misconception—not just with academics, but with everyone—that we need to work hard all […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Four Mile Brewpub perfect for casual eatsIt’s not a secret to those who know me that my favourite food in the whole world is chicken wings. A couple of chicken wings are enough to snap me out of a bad mood. However, even though I love chicken wings so much, I have to admit that I’ve been disappointed with them at […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: All Quiet on the Western Front engaging, stunning, hauntingAll Quiet on the Western Front 3.5/4 One of the most interesting movies that Netflix has ever made is Edward Berger’s adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war book All Quiet on the Western Front. Thanks to sweeping cinematography, a haunting musical score, and faithfulness to its beloved source material, this movie is a masterpiece […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: Losing balance during lossThere are many ways to experience grief and loss. When we hear the words “grief” and “loss,” we inevitably associate them with death. But loss can be felt over the most unexpected situations, and we can suddenly be thrown into a state of mind that makes it seem impossible to function in the way we’re […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Sen Zushi unique, delightful experienceAfter a busy midterm week, there’s nothing better than a refreshing break. And, as far as I know, there’s nothing more refreshing than Japanese food. Sen Zushi is a pretty authentic and marvellous Japanese restaurant, located at 340 Fort Street. My visit started with a friendly welcome from the restaurant hostess and waitress. Then, the […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery humorous, captivatingGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) 3.5/4 One of the most exceptional movies that Netflix has put out in the last year is Rian Johnson’s Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. This is a thrilling and funny successor to the 2019 murder mystery Knives Out that’s sure to entertain its audience as well as […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: Finding balance in (un)conditional loveHave you ever been at a family gathering, looked around, and wondered, “Who the heck are these people, and how is it that I’m related to them?” Sometimes it might seem like the universe is playing a fantastic joke. These people are all very different—different hobbies, political ideals, maybe even morals and ethics. Of course, […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Avatar: The Way of Water stunning but not without faultAvatar: The Way of Water (2022) 3/4 Last year, I did a fall 2022 movie preview that listed Avatar: The Way of Water as my second most anticipated movie. Well, the wait is over and my verdict is in: while it has its issues, Avatar: The Way of Water is a gorgeous visual experience that […] Continue Reading |
