In photography it is important to understand the difference between a light’s source and the source of the light that you are photographing. Though you may be photographing someone outside on a sunny day, because they are standing in the entrance of a corridor, the light you are...
Mars’ Hill Pla...
posted by Mathew Braun
The Pharcyde – “Drop” N.W.A. – “Gangsta Gangsta” Souls of Mischief – “93 Til Infinity” Kanye West feat. Consequence – “03 Til...
2012 Academy Award preview
posted by Mathew Braun
It’s that time of year again – when the whole world holds its breath, waiting to see which new film will be crowned king at the Academy Awards! Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration. As pointless as awards shows are; however, they are still a big deal to the industry, and therefore we will continue to cover them. We’re going to do something a little different this year. We’re bringing you comments and opinions from two movie experts. Let the discussion...
Restaurant Review: L...
posted by Mathew Braun
Tucked away in the recesses of the industrial suburbs of Port Kells resides a small sandwich shop posed to take over the sandwich world and obliterate inferior sandwiches. Here, “The Sandwich Nazi” reigns supreme. To say that the nickname “The Sandwich Nazi” doesn’t really suit the...
A guy’s guide to chick flicks
posted by Mathew Braun
Guys, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t made any big date plans yet, well… you should probably get on that. If you’re completely out of options, however, it’s hard to go wrong with dinner and a movie. She gets to spend some quality time with you, and then she gets to transport herself to a world where she’s with someone better. If you’re smart about it, you might even enjoy the movie to. Here are a few suggestions to ensure that you don’t end up watching Twilight....
For the Boys
posted by Mathew Braun
On the tail of the Fall ’12 men’s collections, there are plenty of inspiration than may uplift even the dreariest of winter wardrobes. There is also something striking about the majority of menswear, however fresh and new: an enduring simplicity to the clothing, a framework that is...
Some metal-osophy
posted by Mathew Braun
There are some popular words that are frequently used to describe what people think constitute the vocal quality of metal music: “growls” and “screamo.” Because of their connotations, the inappropriate use of these words ends up grotesquely misconstruing an accurate understanding of...
Mars’ Hill Pla...
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Niva – “Boy From the Sun” Weekend Wolves – “Karma” Gold Panda – “You” Blood Orange – “Bad Girls” No Ceremony –...
Music Review: First ...
posted by Mathew Braun
You may recognize Johanna and Klara Söderberg from their homemade videos on YouTube, especially their cover of Fleet Foxes’ “Tiger Mountain Peasant Song.” This folk-country sister duo is called First Aid Kit. They started writing music in 2007, and soon after began making videos of...
Getting Artcore
posted by Mathew Braun
Art, whether it be visual, musical, literary, or theatrical, has always been one of the most powerful tools for communication. It has the power to bring either destruction and death, or hope and life. The world is filled with artists who choose to use their art for the glorification of man,...
Mars’ Hill Pla...
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Grimmes – “Genesis” James Blake – “Love What Happened Here” Doe Eyes – “I Hate You” No Ceremony – “Hurt Love” (Dawn Golden and Rosy Cross...
Life Hacks: Phone N’...
posted by Mathew Braun
Trying to show your friends a super cool song you found on a corrosponding Youtube link from one of the above songs in a noisey cafeteria? Don’t have enough juice in your box to pump mad bass? Unfortunately, the age of the iPhone has left a gaping hole where the boombox used to be. So to...
Vignettes: InstaNarc...
posted by Mathew Braun
I am having to rethink my distaste for Instagram. The plain truth is that I like the pictures that have appeared on my Facebook feed. “Pff,” I used to think to myself, “That’s not real photography.” The other night, like some delinquent puritan courting a guilty pleasure, I went...
Filming in Fort Lang...
posted by Mathew Braun
“Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I was five feet away from him, I swear! He was standing right next to me! I...
TV Review: Alcatraz ...
posted by Mathew Braun
“On March 21, 1963, Alcatraz officially closed. All the prisoners were transferred off the island. Only that’s not what happened. Not at all.”...
Josh Hyslop
posted by Mathew Braun
Joshua Hyslop is a modern folk artist who patterns himself after, and is constantly compared to, such musicians as Damien Rice, Ryan Adams, Sufjan Stevens, and Sam Beam of Iron and Wine. But don’t be mistaken; these artists do not define Hyslop. Rather, he takes his place amongst them in their perspective genres as a genuine songwriter and musician. But like the aforementioned musicians, Hyslop’s inspiration is drawn from the people and relationships that surround him, while also subjecting his songs to his own vulnerabilities, doubts, and conflicts. What sets Hyslop apart from the coffee shop crowd of “folk artists” is his faultless...
Dine Out Vancouver 2...
posted by Mathew Braun
If you are looking for an excuse to visit downtown Vancouver this weekend, look no further: Dine Out Vancouver is here. The 17 day festival of food, featuring over 300 restaurant locations, began on the January 20 and will end February 5. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the...
Continuum pre-senior...
posted by Mathew Braun
On January 25th, an intrepid group of student artists will open their own-juried exhibition, Continuum, at the Fort Gallery on Glover road. Ten senior Art + Design majors from Trinity Western University’s School of the Arts, Media and Culture have rallied together to ring in the new year...
Movie Review: Missio...
posted by Andrew Stewart
The Mission: Impossible film franchise has seen a lot of changes within its 15-year history, including four different directors over the course of three decades; Brian de Palma originally brought the successful television franchise to film in 1996, and after John Woo’s less-than-stellar...

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