In this age of mass media I’d like to believe that we’re all savvy enough to discern between fantasy and reality, fact and fiction. But, as FOX News proves daily, those lines can be blurred often and with impunity. Closer to home we have Pogey Beach and its social commentary disguised as comedy as the creators of Just Passing Through turn the magnifying glass on Prince Edward Island’s subculture of the gainfully unemployed. Is this satire or merely an honest glimpse into a federally funded vacation paradise? Continue reading Film Review: Pogey Beach Headed for Status as a Cult Classic
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Film Review: Black Cop Will Have You Questioning Your Privilege
Black Cop is the newest film from writer, actor, director, producer (and yes, Trailer Park Boy) Cory Bowles. It follows a black cop who, when faced with injustices, struggles with the imbalances of power and his own temptations to wield it against the people he has sworn to protect. Continue reading Film Review: Black Cop Will Have You Questioning Your Privilege
Dan Culberson — Saint John Photographer Showcases Another Side Of The City
Saint John is a city of two parts, the first being the part presented outwardly through tourism guides, posters, and media campaigns. It features nice shiny photos of Reversing Falls, the boardwalk at Market Square, and the Irving Nature Park. It is a glossy projection used to sell the city’s more marketable qualities. The second part is closer to reality—the industrial town. Photographer Dan Culberson has put together a video of work that showcases the latter, showing the city for what it is: an unconventional beauty. Continue reading Dan Culberson — Saint John Photographer Showcases Another Side Of The City
Film: Black Guitar Features Slowcoaster Frontman & A Dark Truth About The Music Industry
Most of you will recognize Steve MacDougall as the friendly frontman from Slowcoaster. You can catch him cheerily singing away at music festivals for about half the year. But a recently-released short film from director Devin Casario gives us a look at how his life might have gone very differently. MacDougall stars in Black Guitar, which takes a look at some of the darker truths about the music industry. Continue reading Film: Black Guitar Features Slowcoaster Frontman & A Dark Truth About The Music Industry
Fredericton Videographer Tackles Issues Of Sexual Abuse In New Video
Fredericton-based videographer, Sophie Cormier, wants to talk about something that we’ve all been talking about. What the internet has been shouting about for months now: sexual abuse. But she wants to make sure you hear her, so she put it in a slam poetry video. Continue reading Fredericton Videographer Tackles Issues Of Sexual Abuse In New Video