Despite high views on the film, ‘Damsel’ recieved mediocre reviews from critics. IMDb rated the film a 6.1/10. Infographic by Angie Wiebe. A damsel in distress. A handsome prince in shining armour. A fire-breathing dragon. Netflix’s movie Damsel sounds like a typical fairytale, but the movie does have many twists. The premise of the movie…
SENSORED: Leading the Way in Lethbridge’s Dynamic Video Production Scene
Chris Huisman showing off some gear he uses for his projects to college students on April 4. Photo by Nakoda Thunderchief. SENSORED is a Lethbridge based videography company that is a standout in the fast-paced world of video production in Lethbridge, Alberta. Founder Curtis Huisman started SENSORED back in 2020 giving him the experience where…
University playwrights rewarded for their compelling scripts
Third place winner Achilles Friesen, first place winner Kade Carter and second place winner Brice Popielarz are honoured at the Play Right Prize Gala on March. 28. Photo by Laura Castro. Three university students have won top billing prizes for their personal plays. Each year, the University of Lethbridge holds a Play Right Prize Competition…
Jesus Christ Superstar debuts at University of Lethbridge
Grace Abbot stares at the fallen Emilio Caicedo caught by Samuel Kliever, while they work on a dramatic fight scene for the production of Jesus Christ Superstar. The sounds of the electric guitar and snare of a drum fill the theatre. Intense operatic vocalists charm the ears of the audience. The spotlights dawn on the…
Live entertainment is creating a popular new scene
Singer Veronica Raine sharing a taste of her talent and music at a live event. Raine was playing at The Slice Bar & Grill in Lethbridge. Photo by Angie Wiebe. The crowd watches and listens as the sound of music fills the room. Up on the stage is a lone singer sharing their creations and…
Local promoters spark hardcore revival
Fans of 4BPM moshing during a LIbertine show at The Slice on Nov. 5, 2023. Lethbridge is experiencing a cultural revival of hardcore rock music motivated by inclusivity and community. Hardcore is a gritty sub-genre of rock music that has been present in the Lethbridge underground music scene since the early ‘90s. Just 10 years…
Guerilla film with shoestring budget promotes different side of Alberta
Bill Lawson as Wild Bill prepares for his comeback. Photo by Jared Vas In the heart of the Alberta prairies, where the sun meets the fields, a local film is being made. Still in its early stages of production, Wild Bill is a mockumentary about passion, belonging and duality. The project, with an anticipated release…
Local fashion week strives for inclusivity and diversity
Mackenzie Fehr and Hayley Lagler are happy to discuss positivity around body inclusivity on Oct.8. Photo by Keira Astalos. From runways to pageants, models have taken a dramatic shift in appearance for what used to be an industry standard. Accepting diverse body sizes has been the new norm for the fashion industry. Although inclusivity has…
Journey to becoming Prairie Queen
Francis Yutrago, widely known as Francheska Dynamites in the drag world, a Filipino drag queen and Prairie Queen poses for the camera inside the endeavour room. Like a bomb, explosive on the stage, Francheska Dynamites has earned the title of “Prairie Queen” and took everyone by surprise. Behind his success is a story of hard…
‘Cocaine Bear’ review: it blows (in a good way)
‘Cocaine Bear’ is one of the biggest movies of the year, grossing over $80 million worldwide. Illustration by Mackenzie Jarvin. Cocaine Bear begins with a plane flying high over the forests of Chattahoochee, Georgia. A man dances and maniacally dumps duffel bags of coke out of the emergency door, but not without mixing in a line.…