If you know me, you also know that I am a huge lover of musicals and if you ever see me with my headphones in, chances are I’m playing a Rodgers and Hammerstein album or a newly-released Broadway recording. Through the hundreds of hours I’ve spent listening to showtunes, I’ve discovered some incredible shows that,
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Top 5 Most Sing-able Disney Songs
As a part 2 from my previous article “Top 5 Most Rewatchable Disney Movies,” I will now list the top 5 most whole chest-ing-ly, sing-able Disney songs. Once again, this is based on my personal favourite songs and what I like to sing at the top of my lungs; pretending that I can actually sing.
Continue readingInstagram Captions for Spring!
Hey Fashionistas As spring is upon us, the days are getting longer and I don’t know about you, but my mood is getting much better with all the sunshine and warmer weather! We can finally get outside and stunt for the gram like we used to, so today I wanted to prepare you with some
Continue readingThe Individual Pandemic Experience
This past year has been unconventional to say the least, and as Ontario moves into yet another shutdown I couldn’t help but think about all the different stages of lockdown we have been moving through over the past few months. When thinking about how we have moved between lockdowns, zones, and different restrictions, I was
Continue readingShooting a Photo Project with Vintage Polaroids
Up until this current semester, I had yet to ever take a photography class. Since January, I’ve been completing NPF 568 – Analogue as Meaning. I’m lucky to have some talented classmates and a very knowledgeable professor. Any RTA folks with a deeper interest in film should consider taking it as an open elective, especially
Continue readingRanking the 2021 Oscars Best Picture Nominees
The 2021 Academy Awards are right around the block. While this has been an unprecedented year for the film industry, there have been many great movies released – some of which have been recognized in the Best Picture category. I really enjoyed watching all of these movies as this lineup is loaded with many great,
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Awards season is always my favourite time of the year. However this year is a little bit different. 2020 was a different year for the film industry as film releases and productions were pushed back. However, some films managed to make an impact in 2020, through online film festivals and on demand releases. Award season
Continue readingVisually Appealing Music Videos
Before I get into it, I want to make one thing very clear — it was very difficult for me to compile a list for the purpose of this blog. I have been captivated by music and their accompanying videos since I was a kid and there is just no way I could choose “the
Continue readingThe Best Locations Along Toronto’s Waterfront
As the weather is getting warmer and the semester is drawing to a close, the need for some fresh air is becoming more frequent every day. There are so many amazing places in Toronto to get outside and explore, but one prominent location is the shores of Lake Ontario. We are very fortunate to live
Continue readingAsian Discrimination Within the Music Industry
As someone who is a part of the Asian community and enjoys the different Asian cultures, it has been a tough time knowing that people are so cruel in this world. It has also been tough knowing that the celebrities I often turn to have been struggling, but still put on a happy face to
Continue readingIf You Liked… – Album Recommendations Based on Your Favourite Albums
Searching for good music can be hard, especially as a student. Though it’s easier now more than ever with Spotify’s curated playlist culture, it can still be difficult. We’re busy, calendar filled to the brim with deadlines. Spending our time searching for music and figuring out whether we like it or not is not exactly
Continue readingToronto Maple Leafs Trade Deadline Options
Luke Glendening (Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports) The upcoming NHL trade deadline is unlike one that we have seen in years past and yes, it’s because of Covid. With quarantine restrictions, Canadian teams were hesitant to trade with teams outside the North division due to quarantine laws. But just last week, the required quarantine time was shortened from
Continue readingHow To Keep Your Plants Alive: 3 Tips
Image credit: shedoesthecity.com I used to be just like you, killing every plant I owned. It confused me for the longest time, how do people keep their plants looking so green and fresh while mine are literally losing leaves by the day? It took some experimenting, but I’ve finally learned how to be the ultimate
Continue readingZack Snyder’s Justice League: The Hero We Deserved
Faith, Alfred. Faith. Somehow, someway…Zack Snyder did it. The eclectic director finally got to release his original vision for Justice League, and it was a lot better than anyone expected! Except for the diehard Snyder fanboys. You guys win this round. In the wake of Marvel’s smash hits at the box office, Warner Brothers put
Continue readingThree Student Budget-Friendly Travel Destinations to Start Researching
Image Credit: Paolina Loseto The moment the city of Toronto went on lockdown in March 2020, my brain automatically went “get me out of here.” One of my biggest goals for the longest time, is to travel to as many places I can and COVID-19 has only furthered my dreams to jet off to anywhere
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