Listed: Six useful language learning tools
There are hundreds of different language learning tools to help aspiring multi-linguists. But you don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on courses and programs to be able to effectively learn a language.
‘Blade Runner’: a retrospective
Blade Runner, originally released in 1982, is a unique, artistic blend of the science fiction and neo-noir genres. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring tough-guy Harrison Ford, it is considered by many to be one of the greatest science fiction films of all time.
Feel the rhythms and energy of nature
This April, the Amelia Douglas Gallery will feature Kelowna artist Madelyn Hamilton’s nature-inspired artwork in the Rhythms and Energy of Nature exhibit. The vibrant, textural art depicts nature in a stylized way, inviting viewers to explore each piece in detail.
A traditional RPG with a unique twist
With Bravely Second: End Layer coming out this month, it seems only fitting to write a review for its predecessor, Bravely Default , a Nintendo 3DS role-playing game similar to the older Final Fantasy games with some unique elements.
Flawed by Design: Character development
The roleplaying game is one of the longest-lived genres in all of video game history. From Richard Garriot’s seminal Ultima series to the glitchy, unrefined majesty of the early Elder Scrolls titles, game designers have sought ever more detailed methods by which to mathematically represent the progression of a player character’s skill over time.
Producing and you
The hardest thing about being involved in the arts is funding projects. Everything starts from nothing in the world of theatre, so aspiring directors often have to take on the role of producer as well. This means using your own time, money, resources, and contacts to get a project moving.
‘Only Yesterday’ review
After the release of Studio Ghibli’s When Marnie Was There, it was unknown if Studio Ghibli would ever release another film. While Japan did not get a Studio Ghibli film this year, here in North America Studio Ghibli released Only Yesterday, a lesser known film that first debuted in Japan 25 years ago. It is a hidden gem about growing up and nostalgia.
An evening of emotion at ‘Pearls 35’ book launch
The Douglas College Creative Writing department released its latest anthology of student works, Pearls 35, on April 1 with an evening of student readings in the Studio Theatre at the New Westminster campus.
Beat the rush
Rush Hour is a new action-comedy television show based on the movies of the same name. A straight-laced detective from Hong Kong unwillingly teams up with a detective from L.A. who doesn’t follow the rules.
DCBA, Douglas College, FortisBC collaborate for on-campus dialogue
Through the joint efforts of the DCBA, Douglas College, and a commitment of $15,000 from their partner FortisBC, serious conversations about climate change and energy usage were able to take place at Douglas on April 1.