Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has declined to invoke its mandate in response to allegations that Sudine Riley, a Black criminal defence lawyer, was violently assaulted by Durham Regional Police officers inside the Oshawa courthouse. According to statements released through her counsel, Riley was questioned about her presence in an[Read More…]
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‘Infinity Pool’ is a dystopian assemblage of sex, gore, and psychedelics
Spoilers ahead for Infinity Pool. Will elite travellers ever receive justice? Infinity Pool, Brandon Cronenberg’s terrifying satire on the hedonistic exploits of wealthy tourists might have the answer. By commenting on the Western gentrification of developing countries and the class disparities within the justice system, Cronenberg pairs science fiction with[Read More…]
Montreal International Black Film Festival returns for its 18th year
At the opening night of the 18th Montreal International Black Film Festival on Sept. 20, my friend and I were out of place in our fresh-from-class outfits, contrasting sharply against the crisply pressed suits and vibrant formal wear. Founded in 2005 by the Fabienne Colas Foundation, the festival’s goal is[Read More…]
Anger, crime, and punishment: Can we control our own emotions?
A team of scientists from McGill, the National Institute of Scientific Research (IRNS), and the University of Ottawa have identified anger as being an intuitive, near-instantaneous reaction to crime in a recent study published in Psychology, Crime & Law. Their research shows that emotion, alongside factual evidence, can play a[Read More…]
