Nic’s Flicks web exclusive: Seven of the spookiest movies of all timeI don’t do much for Halloween. I just sit in my movie chair and watch spooky movies with my family. Every time a jump scare happens I’ll make funny comments like, “You do know the bad guy dies at the end?” Today, I’m looking at seven of the spookiest films of all time, Halloween classics […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: Reducing food wastage saves you moneyThis school year, I have two new roommates in my three-bedroom basement suite, and I’ve observed that the compost bin in our kitchen fills up much faster than with my previous roommates. Besides the regular food scraps, I also notice partially used ingredients, such as onions and bell peppers, and lots of bread being thrown […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: The Woman King stunning epicThe Woman King (2022) 3.5/4 It’s my favourite time of year: the start of the awards season. The first contender up is the new historical epic The Woman King. It comes as no surprise that Viola Davis is really good here. I mean, she’s such a good actor that she could make a movie that’s […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Why Disney remakes need to dieI love movies of all kinds—I’ve said that many times. But there actually is a kind of movie that I absolutely hate: unnecessary remakes. This, partially, applies to the last decade-plus of Disney remakes. Over the last 10 years, there has not been a single Disney remake that I’ve liked. One annoying thing they do […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: The importance of your credit scoreWe often hear that we should try to build up our credit score as early as possible. When it comes time to take out a loan for a large purchase, such as a home mortgage, a strong credit score will help us qualify for a loan and obtain better borrowing terms. But what exactly is […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Bullet Train an extravaganza of actionBullet Train (2022) 3/4 Bullet Train is David Leitch’s newest high-octane action extravaganza. The main thing that I like about this movie are the action sequences. Look, if you’re going to see a movie that’s coming from the man who brought us flicks like John Wick, Deadpool 2, and Atomic Blonde, you know that you’re […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: Meme stocks and FOMOAugust saw yet another meme stock frenzy play out, this time in shares of the ailing retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. In the space of about a month, the stock’s price went from around $5 to about $30 and back down to about $7 as I write this. As you can imagine, lots of money […] Continue Reading |
The Camosun College Student Society’s Slap and Tickle: Part two: TriumphsI have nothing but great things to say about the Alex & Jo Campbell Centre for Health and Wellness building, as every group on campus—especially students—were consulted on the construction of this building, and it is, from the perspective of the CCSS, a smashing success. My co-worker Michel Turcotte and I were sought out for […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Top Gun: Maverick improves on original in big wayTop Gun: Maverick (2022) 4.5/5 Top Gun: Maverick is easily one of the summer’s best blockbusters and also, undoubtedly, one of the best theatre experiences I’ve had in a long time. This film is the long-awaited sequel to 1986’s box-office smash Top Gun, a movie that, I have to admit, I really didn’t like. I […] Continue Reading |
Show Me the Money: Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)Summer vacation is over, and I hope everyone is refreshed and looking forward to the fall semester. I was on a co-op work term over the summer and not only did I learn a lot, but I also managed to save a tidy sum to help with rent and expenses over the next semester and […] Continue Reading |
