A Star is (Re)Born

Last week, yet another classic appeared across Canadian movie screens after years of waiting from eager fans. The film was the 1954 version of A Star is Born and it was shown at the Scotia Bank Cineplex as part of The Classic Series. The monthly series since September has showcased some of Hollywood’s best motion [...]

Feb 6 2011 | Posted in Celluloid Subculture | Read More »

Tweeting blood lust and cynicism

News about the terrorist attack in Moscow appeared on Twitter minutes after the explosion shook the city’s busiest airport. And as soon as the news spread, people looked for someone to blame. Yet there was no talk of Chechen rebels and suicide bombers. The target was much closer – the city’s taxi drivers. Twitter overflowed [...]

Feb 6 2011 | Posted in Maybe Avos: Inside the Russian State of Mind | Read More »
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