BC’s “Best Teen Band” not just a shadow of their formeer selves Sometimes, a band’s creative direction takes a life of its own, separate from the intended trajectory. While this creative evolution is an experience many artists share, few undergo truly drastic changes. Surrey-based band Shadows, however, is one of the exceptions to the rule.…
English-teacher-turned- comedian discusses his jump from school to stage It’s rare to find a perfect marriage of passions. Often, we find ourselves scattered across a myriad of interests, rarely finding the time to focus on one. But for local comedian and English teacher John Cullen, it couldn’t have been a more perfect fit. “Every summer,…
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival March 7-10 Vancity Theatre Coinciding with International Women’s Day, this year’s Wom- en in Film is the seventh install- ment of the festival, celebrating women’s involvement in the film industry. Films selected for the festival feature women in at least three key creative roles: writer, pro- ducer, director, cinematogra-…
Amok shows supergroup’s potential It’s here. Sometime in 2009, Thom Yorke hinted at a musical union so powerful, it would transcend all realms of rock. The group, consisting of Yorke, Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, and Beck’s drummer Joey Waronker accompanied Yorke on a tour for his solo album Eraser,…
Largest retrospective of Spiegelman’s work opens at the Vancouver Art Gallery Many Gen Y readers have been introduced to the work of Art Spiegelman though their academic curriculum. MAUS, Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize- winning graphic novel, is commonly discussed in high school history classes and college-level Holocaust studies. MAUS marks only the tip of the iceberg…
Luminous Books Pop-Up Bookshop February 15-March 30 UNIT/PITT Projects Face it: Victoria’s cool indie bookstores are upstaging Vancouver’s shops. Part of the solution? Luminous Books is a London-based store that specializes in second-hand books on philosophy and cultural curiosities, with a “special interest in alternative activity around the book form.” Travelling to Vancouver is part…
Hollywood gets a slice of BCIT at this month’s Academy Awards BCIT graduate Leslie Knott is up for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short for her film Buzkashi Boys. Knott moved to Afghanistan in 2004 after graduating from BCIT’s broadcast journalism program. She was offered a six-month contract to start up a radio station in…
New album more than an exercise in nostalgia When it comes to pop music, expectation is a fickle thing. It’s exciting, motivating, and when expectations are met or exceeded, there’s no greater sense of euphoria. Unfortunately, expectation also carries the risk of letdown. The threat of letdown is huge with the surprise arrival of mbv,…
A president, a dentist, super heroes, and Canadians The Oscars are right around the corner, and let’s face it: you’ve been too busy with group projects and midterms to see any of the nominees. The Link has you covered. Our picks for seven major categories will help you figure out which flicks to watch before…
The Animated Short Film category displays great leaps of imagination and mastery of form The Animated Short Film category in the Academy Awards should be the highlight of all Oscar-watching parties. It is the category with the most variety between the nominees, and showcases a breadth of skills and imagination that is rarely found, even…
How I sidled up to the stars and saw Justin Timberlake’s spit bubble The morning of my birthday usually includes a bucket beside my bed and a headache, so you can imagine my delight when I woke up feeling like a normal human being. Not only did I wake up hangover-free on my birthday, I…
How the rise and fall of Canada’s neon capital affects our discussion of city heritage Vancouver’s tumultuous relationship with neon signs is a subject of much discussion in both academic and popular platforms. Once the neon capital of Canada, the only remnants of the city’s once vibrant sign culture are a few restored signs and…