Comic Corner: Mellow yellow
Daredevil has seen a boost in popularity as of late, thanks to the overall positive response to the Netflix original series.
Category: ARTS
Catchy, crisp, and commendable
While some may dismiss Sydney, Australia’s Monks of Mellonwah as just another indie-rock group with bright melodies and eclectic influences, their sophomore studio effort Disconnect is a collection of tunes that warrant a shot from those who like to dig deeper under the surface of alternative music.
Arts in August
Beat the heat, and enjoy local art this August with gallery showings, premiere film screenings, and local theatre and musical performances across the Lower Mainland!
Animesque: Double-edged sword
As someone who is obsessed with martial arts, sci-fi, fantasy, medieval culture, and gaming, I found Sword Art Online to cater to my every fictional preference. All A-1 Pictures had to do was not screw it up. And they didn’t—at first.
Goggles and gears in steampunk version of ‘The Comedy of Errors’
Bard on the Beach celebrates its 26th season this summer with classic and re-imagined renditions of William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, Love’s Labour’s Lost, and King Lear.
Chairman of the Board: Little conquerors
Board games are fun, but some are difficult to play outside. Paper counters have a tendency to fly away and a lot of little pieces can get lost. This game comes in a great travel size and has the added benefit of being able to explore huge tracts of land from the comfort of your own table.
Comic Corner: Fan fiction gets emotional
Green Leader is one of the finest examples of a fan-created narrative I have ever read. The fact that it was inspired by a short scene from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is just the icing on the cake.
Immortal villainy
The first time I ever saw Sir Christopher Lee on the big screen was in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Having not yet read Tolkien’s epic, I didn’t know who this Saruman guy was supposed to be—only that he scared the life out of seven-year-old me.
Crowded Bookshelf: Are you afraid of the Dark?
Barbara Hambly’s Darwath trilogy surprised me. I picked the books up secondhand, drawn mostly by Donato Giancolo’s wonderful cover art, which had a wizard in it.
Explore Chinatown with artist Jessie McNeil
Vancouver’s vibrant and colourful scenery is beautifully reflected in Jessie McNeil’s collage art, currently on display in the Showroom at the Vancouver Art Gallery until July 31.