Tagged: comedy
How Canadian comedian Abbas Wahab overcame depression while pursuing his dreams
Wahab found himself a part of nearly 22 per cent of Canadians who suffer from workplace-related mental health problems.
Tales From The Rez contributes to the thriving Indigenous film scene
By James Windler, Contributor UPDATE: For the 24th annual season of CIFF, over 28,000 audience members were invited to attend and vote for their Audience Choice Award. This year, Tales From The Rez won...
Opinion: The best Christmas movies of all time
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor This year has been a long and tough one. From cancelled plans to mourning those we’ve lost due to the pandemic, we’re all looking for a way to escape...
Frankenweenie delights with visual comedy
Though predictable, the Tim Burton flick still entertains Wyatt Fraser Contributor Frankenweenie, the latest animated film by Tim Burton, is a charming adaptation full of Burton’s usual weirdness that is only hindered...
Twelfth Night play coming to MRU in March
Shakespearean comedy to open at month’s end Nathan Ross Staff Writer Spring is right around the corner and many of us are going to take the chance to turn over a new...
Letters to the Editor – Mar. 8
The recent cover pages from the Reflector and Vanessa Gillard’s article “An overview of love’s underview” along with the subsequent response to the article represents an important sociological examination in how we understand ourselves....
‘Calgary best music scene in Canada’ says Sled Island festival director
Fans excited by announcement of headliners Nathan Ross Staff Writer “Calgary is the best music scene in Canada.” That’s a pretty bold statement made by Lindsay Shedden, Sled Island festival director. She...
Faith Column: Holy book should be considered in context
James Wilt Faith Columnist The Bible’s a peculiar book. Actually, it’s not really the Bible’s fault. I blame it on Christians — as usual — and our tendency to oversimplify and idolize...
Have a laugh with local comedy festival, FunnyFest
By Vanessa Gillard Sharing a laugh with someone is one of the fastest ways to bond, and having a sense of humor about certain situations can certainly give a person perspective. Perhaps these ideas...
