The most holy Buddhist site in Japan — that was the initial attraction for me in going to Mount Koya, despite a friend of mine having suggested it as a nice place to get away from the summer heat. Mt. Koya, however, has no hotels, no youth hostels, no inns of any kind. If you [...]
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Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
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Third-dimension harshing your movie buzz?
I love the cinema. The front doors sound like a space ship landing gear, and as I walk in from the cold, a fabulous excess of sights, smells and sounds wash over me: the heavily salted popcorn, the larger-than-life Batman straddling the ceiling, the arcade games that ravenously ingest my money, the bathrooms that always [...]
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Things I’ve loved
Things I’ve Loved is a celebration of things from the near or distant past, either overlooked or forgotten by the unforgiving eye of popular culture. It is a venue to both reminisce and profess about this one thing that you’ve loved and think others may love too. When I was a kid, from, let’s say, [...]
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Da Vinci: the Genius
A few weeks ago, Groupon.com offered 2-for-1 admission to Da Vinci: The Genius at the MTS Exhibition Hall. For less than $10 each, a friend and I hopped on the deal wagon, stoked on seeing the latest and greatest exhibit in the city for such a good price. After being impressed by Bodies and hearing [...]
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Movie Review: Eco-Pirate: the story of Paul Watson
Eco-Pirate is a documentary about Canadian activist Paul Watson, who represents the radical and violent end of the green movement. Watson has sunk numerous whaling vessels by ramming his own ship into them and has inconvenienced countless others with high seas tactics of guerrilla warfare. Watson is known primarily within activist circles, but has gained [...]
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The fall of Winnipeg
Well, here it is: fall. It’s the beginning of school and the end of a scorching hot but mosquito-less summer — perfect conditions according to many. Alas, the hot weather must come to an end; the dreaded days of hard work and studying are on the horizon. How about we take an optimistic look at [...]
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For the record lover
Last time, I said I wasn’t going to go into the science of why vinyl is better because not everyone can relate to science but everyone can relate to the emotions of the human condition. But let’s face it: if you’re a geek like me, science is cool. The reason vinyl sounds better all comes [...]
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Fake blood, peanut butter werewolves and improv
Most people familiar with the term improv might have visions of the British-turned-American show Whose Line is it Anyway? or perhaps the popular Upright Citizens Brigade live show Asssscat in their heads. This month Winnipeg will be experiencing its own special brand of improv — both local and specially imported — in the form the [...]
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Point / Counterpoint
Point / Counterpoint is a platform in which two parties discuss pertinent cultural issues from opposing sides. It’s a real debate, and like any honest fight, there are winners and losers. This is the result. Ryan: Let me start this debate by saying that this clash of Bacons is something that’s been brewing for years. [...]
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Travel-logging: in the Lake of the Woods
The cabin is in constant adjustment. With every visit, I am reminded of humanity’s weakness for the excess. Modern play-things are purchased to keep our adrenaline peaked, porcelain toilets multiply and new corridors are added to accommodate the cabin’s growing fan base. This structure exudes charisma and wealth; the owners have diligently fashioned a habitat [...]