Content warning: this article contains spoilers for season one and two of the Apple TV series Severance.
If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’re most likely familiar with the “Sunday scaries,” a specific kind of dread reserved for Sunday evenings as the anticipation of Monday morning creeps closer. This is the feeling of impending compartmentalization, that we must pack away our “real” self to become a functional, wage-earning employee for eight hours a day.
You might have noticed your social media feeds bombarded with the mannequin challenge, the Rio de Janeiro Instagram filter and the song Closer by The Chainsmokers. Unlike other throwback trends, the #2016 trend, which has now amassed over 2.3 million posts on TikTok, seems to be vying for something more intangible. While some speculate it’s a ploy to collect data for de-aging models, Gen Z appears more enthralled by the feeling that 2016 had.
2026 might just be the strongest year for film in recent memory.
From major films by legendary directors Christopher Nolan, Emerald Fennell, Greta Gerwig and Denis Villeneuve to a wave of hotly anticipated sequels, originals and adaptations, this year’s release calendar is stacked.
This article contains spoilers for Twin Peaks seasons one and two.
Since its debut on cable television 35 years ago, the Twin Peaks series has continued to resonate with contemporary viewers thanks to its alluring atmosphere, iconic characters and harrowing secrets.
For those of us who choose to spend the winter break catching up on the semester’s TV backlog, it’s nearly impossible not to have heard about Heated Rivalry.
Released on Oct. 17, Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein was well received by critics and viewers alike — yet many fans of the classic novel walked away disappointed due to the numerous changes del Toro made to a story that many people love so dearly.
It’s hard to believe that an unusual rap duo from Atlanta, Georgia, made it this far in the first place, let alone became one of the most influential of all time.
Watching Kill Bill for the first time in a theatre felt like the right way to meet a movie that’s built intentionally around mood, sound and audience reaction. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair isn’t subtle. It’s style-forward, violent, funny in a dark way and constantly aware of itself as cinema.
Score: 1.5/5
This article contains heavy spoilers for the Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie.
It’s my fault that I hated Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 so strongly.
All the signs were there. Critics were brutally honest about their distaste of the film, with the horror sequel amassing an abysmal 14 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fan reception wasn’t much better, with even the most diehard fans calling the movie “insulting.”
For the music lovers in the Niagara Region who are looking for something fun to do, here are some of the upcoming shows scheduled to take place at The Warehouse.
When Supertramp released Breakfast in America in 1979, they knew that they’d created something special, but few could have predicted the album’s enduring cultural presence. More than four decades later, Breakfast in America remains one of the greatest achievements of the late-’70s pop-rock, blending clever songwriting, pristine production and a distinctive tonal palette into a cohesive and joyful listening experience.
If Mumford & Sons’ upcoming studio album, Prizefighter, is anything like the records that precede it, you can expect it to be a fan favourite right from the beginning.
As we head toward the end of the fall semester, Brock’s Department of Music is gearing up for the performances of its various music ensembles. As an annual tradition, these performances showcase the hard work of students who have been practicing all semester long.
2020 was a strange year. Public life halted, yet the world kept moving. Tours and festivals shut down, school traditions were scrapped and artists were suddenly given the chance to pivot.
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Everybody Scream is an album that leaves you speechless. It’s dark and soul crushing yet somehow purifying — a disorienting journey from near death to rebirth.
When Rumours first hit the shelves on Feb. 4, 1977, it quickly became clear that British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac had created something extraordinary. Nearly half a century later, the album’s blend of emotional honesty and intricate harmonies still resonate with listeners across generations.
Apple TV+ is a streaming service that doesn’t make a lot of sense on paper, yet it has carved out a place as one of the most forward-thinking studios of the 2020s.
Steam shoots up from a subway vent in the ground as I dash across a darkened street, the Velvet Underground finally in sight. Above the entrance, a sign reads “SUNROOM.”
As colder weather approaches and we all start to look for indoor entertainment, here are some of the upcoming performances scheduled to take place at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC).
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Inhaler shocked the rock world with the release of their latest track, showing fans that the band has much more in store than many might have expected.
The horror genre has amassed numerous legendary characters over the course of its rich history, many of whom have managed to remain relevant in pop culture for decades. Despite the array of sub-genres within horror, no group of characters have managed to stand out quite like slasher villains. Exploding onto screens in the 1970s, the slasher genre defined horror for the remainder of the century, for better or worse.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or getting ready to carve your pumpkin, you’ll need a spooky soundtrack to accompany your frightful festivities. Here is a list of my favourite songs to add to your Halloween playlist this year.
While algorithms feed us endless clips of the best and worst parts of society, Saturday Night Live offers a nuanced and curated perspective that is often lost in the fast-paced digital world.
In an era of three-minute rock singles, Pink Floyd dared to stretch their ideas into radiating, hour-long odysseys. Their concerts weren’t just performances — they were journeys that featured floating pigs, collapsing walls and soundscapes that blurred the lines between music and theatre.
As the clock struck midnight, Spotify predictably crashed on everyone’s phones while gasps rang out as the Brock Swift Society hit play on Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
From the moment the lights dimmed at the Scotiabank Arena, it was clear that Lorde wasn’t interested in giving a typical pop spectacle. Her Ultrasound tour, now deep into its run, arrived in Toronto as a daring blend of vulnerability, theatricality and pure communal release.
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Coming in at just over 30 minutes, Zara Larsson wastes no time in crafting a Barbie-dream world that feels cohesive, confident and uncompromising.
This is the conclusion to an ongoing series that focuses on the lore associated with the music produced by the band Twenty One Pilots. Click here to read the first part of this series, which focuses on the lore associated with the album “Trench.” Click here to read the second part, which focuses on the lore associated with the album “Scaled and Icy.” Click here to read the third part, which focuses on the lore associated with the “Overcompensate” music video. Click here to read the fourth part, which focuses on the lore associated with the album “Clancy.”
Bringing life to the quiet Queen Elizabeth Theatre at Exhibition Place, Ethel Cain returned to Toronto, delivering her signature heart-wrenching cinematic tracks.
The summer of 2025 was loud, messy and unforgettable. From surprising celebrity pairings and extravagant weddings to blockbusters and headline-grabbing reunions, this summer flew by in a blur of spectacle and scandal.
