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…]
Articles by Loriane Chagnon
“Project Hail Mary” reads the sign of the times
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. “Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!” sums up my experience watching the biggest debut of the year: Project Hail Mary. Adapted from Andy Weir’s 2021 book and directed by the duo who brought us 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail[Read More…]
An anatomy of the rise and fall of Lil Timmy Tim
In a tragic case of male ego coming to the fore, Timothée Chalamet, who went from playing European sad boys to a despicable American table tennis player in search of glory, lost this year’s biggest acting award to Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan. In a February 2026 conversation with former colleagueMatthew[Read More…]
What we liked this winter break
Shrinking – Loriane Chagnon, Staff Writer Shrinking returned to Apple TV+ for its third season, delivering a well-needed dopamine surge after midterms. Created by Bill Lawrence, Brett Goldstein, and Jason Segel, the show follows the life of grieving therapist Jimmy, who begins breaking the ethical guidelines of his trade by[Read More…]
‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ reinvents the look of love
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. New York in the 1990s, bike rides in the rain, an avoidantly-attached girlboss, and the son of a former president who falls for her—this is what the new FX show, Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, offers. Produced by “the most powerful[Read More…]
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4: A peek behind the curtain
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. Dearest Gentle Reader: It has come to my most attentive notice that this midterm season is hereby interrupted by the return of Netflix’s crown jewel, Bridgerton, which graces our screens with its fourth instalment. While young McGill students sharpen their minds in the hopes of[Read More…]
‘Oscar Peterson’: A heart that yearns for liberty
On a warm summer day in August 1925, Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, one of Canada’s most respected jazz artists, was born. Growing up in the working-class, predominantly Black neighbourhood of Little Burgundy in Montreal, Peterson developed his musical skills alongside his four siblings and with the support of his loving parents.[Read More…]
‘People We Meet on Vacation’: Best friends, right?
Warning: This piece contains spoilers. The highly anticipated movie adaptation of Emily Henry’s beloved second adult book, People We Meet on Vacation, directed by Brett Haley, premiered on Netflix on Jan. 9. The number one New York Times bestselling story follows Poppy and Alex, two best friends who meet every[Read More…]
The revival of ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Halfway through its 34th season, Dancing with the Stars is enjoying renewed fame with some big celebrities competing in the ballroom this fall. Influencer Alix Earle, wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin, and The Parent Trap actress Elaine Hendrix are among those who joined the cast. In recent seasons, some of the[Read More…]
‘One Battle After Another’ and the never-ending need for resistance
Holding on tightly to its place at the top of the box office since its release on Sept. 26, Paul Thomas Anderson’s new action thriller One Battle After Another continues to captivate and delight viewers. With it, Anderson maintains his standing as one of cinema’s best and brightest filmmakers. Inspired[Read More…]