review

Films about music triumphed at the Victoria Film Festival

The festival showed more than 90 films across genres in the span of just over a week. Eleven standout films this year could be classified as music films, or films…

‘Late Night with the Devil’ promises low-budget ‘70s camp and it delivers

Horror comedy Late Night with the Devil, starring David Dastmalchian, depicts a late-night show gone awry in low-budget 70s camp fashion.

The understated community of ‘Hot L Baltimore’

The work of Landford Wilson, Hot L Baltimore’s playwright, has been described as “portrait[s] of losers on the margins of life.”

Fat Sisters Vintage: Victoria’s first plus size consignment store

Fat Sisters Vintage has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere the moment you step through the door with bright, colourful clothes.

‘100 Years of Broadway’ is a fun medley best suited for fans of the genre

100 Years of Broadway is exactly what it says. From A Chorus Line to Hamilton, the Phoenix explores Broadway’s evolution.

The Belfry’s Game:Play explores the child-like wonder of playing games

Shadow puppet and improv show Game:Play is centered around childlike absurdity, situational humour, and the wonder of playing games.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria exhibits the life of Victoria-born painter

I recently visited the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to view the exhibition Unexpected: The Life and Art of Sophie Pemberton.

The best nature-themed board games

Everdell has some of the cutest critters and artwork available and comes with a 3D model tree that will wow anyone who plays it with you. 

Taste test: I tried a variety of honey from all around the region

I decided to taste test local Victoria honey. I ended up learning a lot about the relationship between local production and climate change.