A fast and furious bit of grovelling from John Cena
The actor and wrestler has angered China. No, not Chyna, the former WWE wrestler. And not china from your grandmother’s curio cabinet. The real China…
TV series shines a light on Norway and its war
As historically-inspired dramas go, the eight-part PBS series Atlantic Crossing is unusually authentic…
Literary detective work leads to major book prize for U of A poet
Iman Mersal won the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award for her creative non-fiction novel recounting the life of a gifted young author…
Everything I know about the U.K. I learned from TV
I’ve developed a real affection for British TV, even when the accents are so gumbo-thick that I’m forced to turn on subtitles…
Toxic masculinity or a beautiful release of frustration?
The new movie Nobody represents a fantasy people approaching middle-aged might have. A sudden jolt back to relevance and strength…
A glimpse at Larry McMurtry’s prodigious, resonant output
The American novelist and screenwriter was responsible for Lonesome Dove, The Last Picture Show and Hud, among many other works…
‘Car choir’ puts an inventive spin on live concerts during pandemic
U of A choral director conducts live performances in a parking lot, with singers performing from the safety of their cars…
Is Canada on a well-worn path to destruction?
There are surprising commonalities in the rise and fall of 11 historic empires. Canada is on the same path…
¡Ay, caramba! Is it time for The Simpsons to pack it in?
The series had its golden years in the 1980s and 1990s. Although it won Emmys in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s, it only snagged one award between 2009 and 2020…
CRTC overreaching with its proposed internet regulations
The goal is less about the interests of consumers and more about funnelling money to special interest groups…