By Bo Rhodes
With the current popularity of professional wrestling, it was only a matter of time before its ugly mug was shown on movie screens everywhere. Ready to Rumble, director Brian Robbins’ (Varsity Blues) latest venture, combines the action of World Championship Wrestling with the comedic "talents" of David Arquette (Gordie Boggs), Sean Caan (Sean Dawkins) and… Continue reading Wrestling flick hits bottom
Ani DiFranco is not a folk singer. Maybe six years ago, but no longer. Refusing to be defined by the folk genre her career was born in, DiFranco has expanded her base in recent years while still remaining true to her ideals. She brought the resulting mix of old and new to the intimate Banff… Continue reading DiFranco impresses
By Nicole Kobie
There are rules to making a good movie. First, write a dramatic, meaningful screenplay. Second, create dialogue between characters that’s believable and captivating. Then, hire actors everyone knows and are impossible to dislike, or find a movie that’s already been successful, and copy it. Rules of Engagement does all these things. It is the story… Continue reading A new set of rules
Bassists are always the "cool" ones in the band, laying down the groove amidst the quintessential guitarist, recognizable front man, and demented drummer. Think about it: Paul McCartney, Flea, Geddy Lee, well, not so much Geddy Lee… but you see the point. The stick man enjoys a popularity and reverence attributed only to the master… Continue reading The Headstones
By David Kenney
Before everyone in leather was a Gap ad, it was an ’80s metal rule. From head to toe, from hat to G-string, leather weathered spit, beer and body fluids. But that wasn’t the worse. Many rockers punished their bodies with loads of cosmetics and hairspray. And then they punished us with songs on 50 ways… Continue reading More than just a pretty face
By Laura Glick
"I’m going crazy today." Grey Area’s Vinny Value is having a rough day. Amidst bank hassles and work, he is contemplating the hardcore scene and his place in it. "A lot of the people now are really young. The scene has changed so much already, there’s so many new kids into it now, they’ve never… Continue reading Slowing down the Victory machine
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Canadian Alliance simply warmed-over Reform tripe,” March 30, 2000 If I had a nickel every time that the pundits in the media or the critics in the Liberal party (often one and the same), wrote off any bold or innovative agenda for change, I’d be able to pay tuition for my entire university… Continue reading Tell me more about the Canadian Alliance
Editors, the Gauntlet, David Bird wrote, “I find the process and decision made by the committee to be undemocratic and completely out of touch with the student body and the university’s current financial situation.” The basis of this comment is a cause for concern. The GSA does not pay any athletics fees, yet they receive… Continue reading DAAC fee increase is representative
Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Who’s afraid of Conrad Black?” March 23, 2000 I have just read the article "Who’s afraid of Conrad Black?" by Еvan Osentоn which was one of the better written articles to have appeared lately in your esteemed organ. While Canadians are free to debate Mr. Black’s extensive newspaper ownership–although why no one worries… Continue reading Gauntlet feature unbalanced
By Brian Low
Microsoft has seen nothing but red since Monday’s United States district court ruling against them. Their stock value dropped significantly; as a result, the NASDAQ financial index took a huge hit, and Bill Gates’ fortune dropped to a mere $97 billion US. That’s got to be a huge blow.The court case surrounds whether or not… Continue reading Shark should swim with fishes