Nic’s Flicks: Fast X jumbled messFast X (2023) 1/4 One of the things I love about the Fast & Furious saga is how easy they make it for movie critics to criticize. From the ridiculous, over-the-top acting of franchise lead Vin Diesel to its badly written and overproduced screenplays, the 10 films are just loud, nonsensical messes that, frankly, I’m […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: The great balancing act of timeHow often do we find ourselves stressed out because of time? Whether or not we have enough time to accomplish something, whether or not we have given ourselves enough time to complete certain tasks, whether or not we can give our own time to help another, or—a big one—whether or not we’re going to get […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Rise & Grind delivers deceptively amazing sandwichBack in late April, I was hoping to find a special and unfamiliar place to get breakfast, a place good enough to recover from an incredible night and an exhausting finals week. My feet and beat took me to a small, comfortable, and colorful spot called Rise & Grind, located at 1294 Broad Street. It […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: John Wick: Chapter 4 engrossing, thrillingJohn Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) 3.5/4 March was a great month for movies. We had Creed III, the second-best movie in the Creed franchise; we had Scream VI, which manages to be just as fun as it is thrilling. But the movie that I liked the most was Chad Stahelski’s newest instalment to his hit […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: Balancing boundariesLate March was tough for me. Lots was going on in my life, and there were finals coming up. My brain felt full; it also felt fried. I’d been trying to think up a topic for this column: how to balance sanity with a serious relationship, final exams, and two very frisky cats. It seemed […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: Everything Everywhere All at Once unforgettable, originalEverything Everywhere All at Once (2022) 3.5/4 I was recently looking through the numerous columns I published last year and I noticed that one movie I didn’t fully cover was Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert’s science-fiction film Everything Everywhere All at Once. So, in honour of its seven Academy Award wins, here’s my review of […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: The importance of sleepSleep is essential for leading a balanced life. If I don’t get sleep—some sleep, any sleep—I’ll shamble around like someone from the walking dead, no brainpower to make any proper decisions or even string a few random thoughts together. There’s a common misconception—not just with academics, but with everyone—that we need to work hard all […] Continue Reading |
Tastes of Victoria: Four Mile Brewpub perfect for casual eatsIt’s not a secret to those who know me that my favourite food in the whole world is chicken wings. A couple of chicken wings are enough to snap me out of a bad mood. However, even though I love chicken wings so much, I have to admit that I’ve been disappointed with them at […] Continue Reading |
Nic’s Flicks: All Quiet on the Western Front engaging, stunning, hauntingAll Quiet on the Western Front 3.5/4 One of the most interesting movies that Netflix has ever made is Edward Berger’s adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic anti-war book All Quiet on the Western Front. Thanks to sweeping cinematography, a haunting musical score, and faithfulness to its beloved source material, this movie is a masterpiece […] Continue Reading |
Walking the Balance Beam: Losing balance during lossThere are many ways to experience grief and loss. When we hear the words “grief” and “loss,” we inevitably associate them with death. But loss can be felt over the most unexpected situations, and we can suddenly be thrown into a state of mind that makes it seem impossible to function in the way we’re […] Continue Reading |
