The Director by Daniel Kehlmann explores the moral obligations that blur the line between integrity and survival
A thought-provoking novel that captures the life of Austrian film director, G.W. Pabst, after he makes a deal with the devil
Category: Arts & Culture
Shohreh Aghdashloo: The woman who carried her voice across the world
Shohreh Aghdashloo left her home behind and found her voice in a new world, from Tehran’s theatres to Hollywood’s biggest stages. Her journey is a story of courage, culture, and resilience.
Garrick Ohlsson, the giant that breathes piano
At 77, Garrick Ohlsson has established a title internationally in classical music as a pianist with a wide repertoire and tasteful interpretations.
Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime show: controversy vs. culture
The NFL embraces Puerto Rican superstar, in which he will be the first solo Latin artist to perform in a Superbowl.
Leading Ladies Little Big Band: helping change jazz through representation
Women aren’t commonly seen in a jazz setting, but through outreach programs that challenge the traditional gender roles, jazz is becoming a more inclusive genre.
The Louvre shuts down amid understaffing and exhaustion
The staff are speaking through their actions, demanding fair conditions, dignity and real change.
The secondary students sticking with arts and humanities amid program cuts
A career adviser and students mention their plans and ideas to overcome uncertainty with future careers
Is Terminator 2: Judgment Day worth watching in 2025?
With the addition of T-1000 to Mortal Kombat, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is also getting a fair bit of attention. How does this film stack up to movies today and is it even worth watching?
A poem for Valentines Day
Unrequited Love You occupy my thoughts most of the day You, who are so exemplary, tucked alongside painted colours andContinue Reading
TikTok could just be poisoning us
As TikTok gains widespread popularity, people are starting to realise the dark side of the platform.
AI art generators are making some artists insecure about their own career prospects
While one artist who spoke to 8forty dislikes AI and how it’s trained, another thinks it’s a useful tool for artists to build upon and use to improve their skills.
Incest… in anime?! Why?
Japanese anime is using incest as a trope to build plot and character, but also just to draw an audience.
Best Anime of 2022
Best anime of 2022 decided and voted by 8forty.
The documentary, “Conversations with a Killer” shows how the justice system helped Jeffrey Dahmer
White privilege and homophobia gave Jeffery Dahmer more ability to commit crimes.
TikTok has become a Best-Selling machine, surging book sales
The success of Cain’s Jawbone, Iron Widow, and the author Colleen Hoover can be credited to Booktok.
The Richmond Night Market is a perfect spot for anyone who wants to enjoy Asian street food in a fun carnival-like atmosphere
The annual night market makes a triumphant return after being absent for the last two years due to COVID-19; the enriched culture and traditions should make this one of your destination hotspots if you’re in BC this summer.
Mohawk singer Shawnee Kish is singing her heart out out to the world
The singer has had to balance figuring out who she is as a person, her sexuality as well as how much she wants to share with the public.
Land Back: The Battle Against Colonialism
Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous protesters unite, attempting to deal a swift blow to the dark aspects of Canada’s past.
The controversy surrounding the award-winning anime Attack on Titan
The award-winning manga-anime series thrived despite accusations of anti-Semetic and pro-Nationalist elements in the characters and plot.
How the Taliban take-over is affecting women in Afghanistan
Women and girls are still uncertain about their futures in Afghanistan.
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