Star Wars, how I’ve missed you – Dylan Hing It’s been almost seven years since the last Star Wars movie hit cinemas, and I’m eager for more. While there has been a plethora of new shows to fill the gap, including the fan-favourite Andor last year, spring 2026 marks the[Read More…]
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‘Hookman’: A story about the confrontation of guilt, grief, and change as we grow
Trigger warning: This piece contains mentions of sexual violence. Tuesday Night Café Theatre (TNC)’s production of Hookman explores grief through the metaphor of a masked killer representing guilt. The show ran from March 17 to 20, under the direction of Andrea Alcaraz (U1 Education). The play, written in 2012 by[Read More…]
Richard Avedon’s ‘Immortal-Portraits of Aging’ has revolutionized photography
In a time of glamourized celebrity personas and pristine, unchanging faces, Richard Avedon’s work is a breath of fresh air. The American fashion photographer and portraitist treasured the honest representation of aging in those he photographed. The exhibit Immortal–Portraits of Aging at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts features his[Read More…]
Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican pride combats hateful rhetoric
The Super Bowl has long been an annual time of excitement for both Americans and international football fans alike. Although some love the opportunity to get together with friends and family to passionately root for their team, others with no interest in football still tune in for the halftime show.[Read More…]
With Valentine’s season ending, which fictional couples are your favourites?
Valentine’s Day may be behind us, but love is still in the air. From timeless classics to new movies in theatres, on-screen romance has a way of capturing the hearts of viewers. The Tribune has rounded up four of the most memorable couples in film. Westley and ButtercupLet’s start off with[Read More…]
The 68th annual Grammys uplifts Black artists and denounces ICE’s violence
On Feb. 1st, the 68th Annual Grammys took place, leaving room for the usual discussions, from reactions to celebrities’ gorgeous and often questionable outfits to debates over snubs and surprises. But the night’s most memorable moments came from the number of awards won by talented Black artists—personal standouts including Kendrick[Read More…]
‘Cutlass’: A story of fleeting and forgotten queer love
Jan. 15 marked the opening night for Cutlass’s debut workshop performance at Tuesday Night Café Theatre, directed by Ruby Isaacs and written by Elise Holbrook. The show follows pirates Anne Bonny (Elise Holbrook, U2 Music Composition) and Mary Read (Abby Wyland, U3 Art History Honours), who sailed the Caribbean in[Read More…]
Stranger Things: Legendary, or a let down?
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. The widely beloved show Stranger Things released its series finale on New Year’s Eve 2025, concluding almost 10 years of storytelling. It premiered in three parts: The first, the day before American Thanksgiving, the second on Christmas Day, and the third on New Year’s Eve.[Read More…]
2026 Met Gala theme ‘Costume Art’ revives the body in art
On Nov. 17, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the 2026 Met Gala theme, “Costume Art,” in honour of the new 12,000 square foot gallery space that will house the Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition. The Met Gala has consistently been a spectacle that sparks widespread discussion; the theme is[Read More…]
How the censorship of street art highlights political activism
On Sept. 8th, street artist Banksy unveiled a new mural on an outer wall of the Royal Court of Justice in central London. The mural depicted a judge beating a protester lying on the ground with a gavel covered in blood—a haunting image that sharply criticizes the British justice system.[Read More…]
‘Adolescence’ swept the Emmys and made history
The 77th annual Emmy Awards had its usual share of glamour and viral moments, from stunning red carpet looks to controversial money countdowns. But the most memorable of all were the eight Emmys awarded to the Netflix limited series, Adolescence. Adolescence is a reflection on how life for today’s youth[Read More…]