Book Review of Notes on a Beermat by Nicholas Pashley

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February 18, 2026

Nicholas Pashley's "Notes on a Beermat" is a critique of modern pubs and how they have fallen from their traditional role within communities.

A Lifetime with The Lord of the Rings

Wesley Braid

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February 17, 2026

Wesley Braid recently watched his (second) favourite trilogy of all time in the theatres and breaks down the once in a life time experience.

Shakespeare Pub Night: An English Department Divorce Party

Allen Barnier

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February 17, 2026

Stephen Brown and Andrew Loeb present the Trent English Department's 24th annual Shakespeare Pub Night.

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ReFrame Review: Wintopia

Liam Parker

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January 18, 2021

Liam Parker reviews Canadian director Mira Burt-Wintonick's Wintopia. This documentary is a post humous collaboration with her late father, famous Canadian director, Peter Wintonick. "A brilliant blend of tradgedy, insight, wit, and philosophy," Wintopia is showing at ReFrame's COVID-ready online film festival from January 22-29.

The Arthur Literary Review: A 2020 Holiday Listicle

Dante Pettapiece

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December 18, 2020

Dante ties up the 2020 Arthur Literary Review with a beautiful bow. Take note of these readable recommendations for your friends, family, or for yourself.

A Toast to B.A. Johnston

Spencer Wells

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Connor Stinson

November 25, 2020

How is Peterborough legend B.A. Johnston faring through COVID-19? He is reviewed and interviewed by Spencer Wells and Connor Stinson in this piece on pandemic .

Pathologic 3: Transcending the Medium

Cirilla Bowman

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February 13, 2026

A game about the transcendence of humanity has transcended itself.

Highly Likely: Book Talk & Dad Rock with Niko Stratis

Evan Robins

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February 12, 2026

Two women with Welsh dads talk about working, writing, and what exactly constitutes “dad rock.”

Sketchy Business: TUAAC's Third Comedy Show a Success

Indigo Moran

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January 28, 2026

"I’ve always really loved acting, so [sketch] has been a really great way to pursue that in university," said co-organizer Drew Freemantle.

Anne Shirley Theatre Company Presents: Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche

Allen Barnier

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Indigo Moran

January 28, 2026

Arthur asks the five lesbians if they eat the quiche.

ReFrame Review: INGA

Wesley Braid

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January 28, 2026

INGA is an emotional look into the lives of Ukrainians displaced by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Cruelty Maintains Gnostic Front's INDUSTRY STANDARD

David King

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January 28, 2026

The latest collaboration from Gemunu de Silva and Gnostic Front is a devastating glimpse into a global death machine.

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ReFrame Review: No Other Land‍

Evan Robins

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January 24, 2025

It feels impossible to talk about No Other Land in any way which doesn’t short-change the thing that it actually is—a technically exquisite film that documents the sobering reality of the Israeli-occupied West Bank and the systemic displacement and violent repression of the Palestinians who live there.

ReFrame Review: Regina - Queen of the Ring

David King

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January 21, 2025

David King reviews Regina - Queen of the Ring in the upcoming 2025 ReFrame Film Festival. This documentary, follows female wrestler Regina Rosendahl as she pushes to earn the 2023 FCF Finnish Heavyweight Championship title in a fascinating outsider’s perspective on wrestling promotions outside of North America and Japan.

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