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Cait’s Fall reads 2023

My fall book recommendations The Secret History by Donna Tartt  What screams fall better than dark academia? This chilling thriller follows a curated group of students at a New England college seeking a deeper, more personal understanding of the classics. This...

Counter-Strike 2 review

Since its release in 2012, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has set the benchmark for competitive 5v5 tactical esports shooters. The Counter-Strike series has a vibrant esports scene that boasts mechanically gifted rockstars, seven-figure prize pools, and dramatic...

Review: BOOSH

My friend invited me to go see a band that I had never heard of before — BOOSH. The name sounded slightly funky and juvenile, but in comparison to the other bands in the line up, I knew what to expect.   At the Downtown Community League, we stood and watched the...

Review: Tár

Spoiler Warning: This review contains some revealing information about scenes, and discusses some major points presented in the film.  Written, directed, and produced by Todd Field, TÁR is a whopping almost-three-hours of brilliant music, breathtaking acting, and...

Review: Andor

Warning: this review contains mild spoilers for Andor based only on trailers and promotional materials. Like 2018’s prequel film Solo, it’s confusing why Cassian Andor needs a series-length backstory considering the conclusion of 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars...

Review: Prey

Warning: this review contains mild spoilers for Prey based only on trailers and promotional materials, as well as spoilersfor previous Predator films. I’ll be honest, I’ve never been a fan of the Predator franchise. With other iconic ‘80s monster films such as The...

Review: The Matrix Resurrections

Warning: this review contains mild spoilers for The Matrix Resurrections based only on trailers and promotional materials, as well as spoilers for earlier films in the series. From AOL chat rooms to the general fear of Y2K, The Matrix was seminal in showcasing...

Review: Dr. Death

It seems as though true crime has taken over movie platforms and has intrigued viewers for some time. From the 2020 release of The Trial of the Chicago 7, to Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile starring Zac Efron, true crime can be found plastered all over...

Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Warning: this review contains mild spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home based only on trailers and promotional materials, as well as spoilers for earlier films in the series. ​​Spider-Man: No Way Home is a challenging movie to nail. As the first live-action...

Review: La Casa de Papel-Season Five

Spoiler alert: This review contains minor spoilers from season five and major spoilers from seasons one through four. I have always been a sucker for TV shows about heists, and when I walked in on my roommate watching La Casa de Papel in 2019, I knew I had to carve...

Review: Cinderella – 2021

This year, Prime Video released its unique version of the fairytale we all know and love ... Cinderella. Cinderella has always been my favourite fairy tale, but the story has been done so many times — not to mention, Disney released a live-action version in 2015 —...

Food for thought: The Craft & Cork

The Craft and Cork, located on Whyte Avenue, was first built as a regular pub which featured local craft beer and a selective wine list. Just before the COVID pandemic emerged, The Craft and Cork revamped its image into a hauntingly unique horror-themed bar. The...