#HelloPluto
Out of all the government agencies, none have embraced the popularity of social media quite like the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, otherwise known as NASA (bet you didn’t know it stood for that did you?).
Fighting Fit: Balancing act
It seems there are two distinct interpretations of Aikido as a martial art in popular culture today.
The girl who went back to black
In the highly anticipated documentary Amy, director Asif Kapadia takes an in-depth look at the girl behind the beehive hairdo through archived footage of the singer’s performances, interviews, and home videos.
Animesque: It’s about time
To the outside world, Okabe Rintarou is a mild-mannered scientist working at the Future Gadget Laboratory in Akihabara, Japan.
Smaller is better
Ever since his debut in the comic series Tales to Astonish, Ant-Man’s been riding on the shoulders of the Avengers.
The horseman with a heart of copper returns to Netflix
Most of what makes BoJack Horseman such a brilliant show comes from its strict adherence to continuity.
Chairman of the Board: The green wave
The push and pull of war-themed strategy games such as Axis and Allies or Risk have been thrilling gamers for years by allowing them to flex their strategic muscles.
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.
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!