By Thomas Johnson, October 7 2018 —
Under the Silver Lake, a Calgary Film entry by director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows), takes place in a version of Los Angeles that seems surreal through outsider eyes. Sam, an easily distracted, … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, October 3 2018 —
The premise of Babis Makridis’s Pity, at its shallowest depth, is one of an otherwise successful man, known as The Lawyer, coping with a wife-shaped hole in his life that’s newly depressed every … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, October 2 2018 —
Is Long Island scribbler Roc Marciano the best rapper alive? If not, he’s certainly one of the most influential. His undertone voice — cold and sharp like a well-oiled guillotine — can be … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, October 2 2018 —
The Calgary Farmers’ Market has announced plans to develop its long-awaited secondary location.
“We’ve long dreamt of opening a second location,” says Calgary Farmers’ marketing coordinator Leilani Olynik. “The opportunity arose to build … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 26 2018 —
On Sept. 3, the Keep Koi Afloat fundraiser was held at Inglewood’s Festival Hall to support Koi’s invaluable presence in Calgary’s musical community. Koi, formerly known as Café Koi, is an integral venue … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 26 2018 —
On Sept. 3, the Keep Koi Afloat fundraiser was held at Inglewood’s Festival Hall to support Koi’s invaluable presence in Calgary’s musical community. Koi, formerly known as Café Koi, is an integral venue … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 22 2018 —
“I think it’s a very exciting time for Calgary right now,” says YYC Music Awards public relations and media director Shannon Ambrose. “We’ve got some very unique performances planned for this year’s awards.”… Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 20 2018 —
Calgary Film kicked off on Sept. 19 at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The 12-day festival’s opening gala and red carpet were held at the venue, accompanied by the premiere of The Sisters … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 21 2018 —
It’s -30 C. You’re bundled in four layers of prickly-wool and kicking yourself for not bringing a fifth. The wind claws at your face like a territorial street cat. Until the next iron … Read the rest
By Thomas Johnson, September 17 2018 —
“The term ‘mashing’ is a common process in cider-making, spirit-making and beer-making,” says Bill Robinson, president of The MASHING Calgary. “Those are the three types of alcohol we’re focusing on.”
The MASHING, the … Read the rest
