Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
The Manitoban
The Students' Newspaper of the University of Manitoba
Archive for the ‘Arts’ Category
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Great boss fights of the modern era?!
Selfishly, I’m going to start this column off with a topic that is close to my heart: boss fights. Ever since a small stereotyped plumber chased a manic, kidnap-frenzied monkey up a series of ramps and ladders, great boss fights have stood as one of the most consistent cornerstones in all of video games. And [...]
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365 Days Before I Sleep
365 Days Before I Sleep is the creative journey of Michael Joyal. Consisting of 365 pieces, one completed on each day of the year, the exhibit is to be displayed on 12 large boards, one for each month. An exploration of colours, imagery and countless subjects, Joyal’s work is opening to the public at Cre8ery [...]
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Essentially A Playlist: Catch the music bug
I sat on this idea for a few weeks because I felt it would maybe be in poor taste to run with it while people were still expelling fluids from orifices, but now that the norovirus has run its course (and its way through the staff of the Manitoban), this edition of Essentially A Playlist [...]
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CD Review: The Darcys, Aja
In January Toronto indie rock quartet the Darcys just released their second of three albums, Aja, which is a reworking of the 1977 Steely Dan album, under the Arts & Crafts label. Having never heard of the group I decided to listen to the album with an open mind, however, it was quickly evident why [...]
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CD Review: Nada Surf, The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy
Nineties alternative band Nada Surf celebrated their 20th anniversary with the release of their seventh album, The Stars are Indifferent to Astronomy. After achieving commercial success in 1996 with the hit single “Popular,” the band hasn’t quite been able to return to the spotlight since then. This album is a collection of original songs, an [...]
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Ask Kara
Hi there, I’m in a situation where half my friends travel by public transportation and half my friends have their own cars. I have my own car and I like to be courteous so I always offer my friends without cars a ride home after we hang out. I can’t picture myself as someone who [...]
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Twenty-First Century Sherlock Holmes
Robert Downey Jr. is like popcorn — when you are at the movies, he is totally irresistible. Whether he is playing a superhero in the Iron Man franchise, or an award winning Australian method actor turned soldier in Tropic Thunder, there is something about Robert Downey that just makes you happy. Charisma. When it was [...]
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Man With A Movie Camera: The Global Remake
Man With A Movie Camera is a Russian film originally made in 1929 by filmmaker Dziga Vertov. Man With A Movie Camera: The Global Remake, not to be confused with the former, was created by Perry Bard, an artist who grew up in Quebec City, and currently lives in New York. The film is silent, [...]
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So you wanna press your record? Things to know before you do
With the revitalization of vinyl records today many bands both new and seasoned are seeking out the medium. It’s an additional way to purchase their music as well as of promoting themselves to the audiophile niche. If you’re choosing to press a record, there are a couple of things you should know beforehand. Know [...]