Culture

“The Unplugging” is a quiet, intimate glimpse into the post-apocalypse

In the near future, the end of the world has arrived. Civilization as we understand it has fallen — unplugged, as one of the main characters of The Unplugging puts…

In review: “Missing,” revelations permeate this screenlife movie masterpiece

What if someone directed a movie through the lens of digital or social media? I vividly remember randomly mulling this over, about seven years ago, as I was bored sitting…

UVic thrift market highlights Victoria’s vintage fashion scene

Entering the Michele Pujol Room in the Student Union Building at UVic, one would expect to find white walls covered with old displays from corporate events. Last month,  2nd Degree…

Extra special peanut butter cookies

Consuming edibles can be a great way to enjoy cannabis. It avoids the lung damage that comes with smoking and the high lasts much longer while using much less product.

“Vinegar Tom” reveals the twisted logic of witch trials

Vinegar Tom, the story of a community in 16th century England, shows how a seemingly thoughtless comment can snowball into a witch trial.

Smut Slam is back, and Victoria is getting in on the action

Smut Slam, a global network of sex-positive, dirty storytelling events, has returned to the Victoria Events Centre.

A Zillennial’s guide to the lesbian world in media

I’m a Zillennial. On the Millennial and Generation Z cusp, this means I remember when the Jonas Brothers all wore matching purity rings, and when Miley Cyrus's song “Can’t Be…

What not to watch with your parents

Sex and TV go together like popcorn and candy. Popcorn’s great on its own, but with a little candy on the side, the flavours really pop out. Whether or not…

OUTstages: A queer celebration

2023 marks the ninth year of Victoria’s OUTstages, a theatre festival with a focus on Queer Art by Queer Artists.