By: Magdalena Lachowicz
BC bands and singer-songwriters compete in annual music contest.
Arts, Music
Phantogram Refines Original ‘Voices’ With Latest Album
By: Magdalena Lachowicz
The tracks on Voices are not highly distinguishable from one another, but the album still reflects the duo’s own “street beat” style.
Arts
William Kentridge’s ‘Refusal Of Time’ Installation Opens At ICA
By: Magdalena Lachowicz
Kentridge’s exhibit at the ICA uses five projectors and turns to South African imagery to narrate history’s struggle with time and mortality.
Arts, Music
Mind Over Matter’ Hovers Between Indie And Mainstream
By: Magdalena Lachowicz
While Young The Giant’s more radio-friendly sound is appealing on Mind Over Matter, it’s also average and formulaic.
Arts, Movies
‘Her’ Is A Familiar Reflection, On Relationships And Computer Screens
By: Magdalena Lachowicz
Director Spike Jonze forgoes the cliches, telling an unconventional story of love that’s strikingly honest, set in the future, but reflecting on today.
Arts, Movies
Animated Film ‘Frozen’ Breaks Disney Princess Conventions
Frozen depicts a moral tale of love and sacrifice, reviving Disney’s traditional charm, but forgoing some of its long-observed traditions-and it’s for the better.
