Oscar Predictions/Controversy 2020

Posted by FCAD IT on  February 11, 2020
Another year of film has come and gone. The biggest night is almost here, the night that other film award shows has been leading up to: The Oscars. Every year, once the nominations come out, there will be complaints and accusations of snubs towards certain films and actors/actresses. Films like The Farewell, Uncut Gems, Us, Hustlers, and more. Understandably, not everyone can be nominated, but the issue still with the Academy is the lack of people of colour and nominations for women directors. The work and talent is there, they just weren’t recognized. There are some nominees that have been

2 Places for Hot Pot in Downtown Toronto

Posted by FCAD IT on  February 10, 2020
Let’s warm up with delicious Taiwanese Hot Pots in this cold winter! Mabu Generation578 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z3Mabu Generation is a newly opened Taiwanese Restaurant that is right across the street from Wellesley TTC station! They have over 7 different sets of Mini Hot Pot flavours with different combination of meat, veggies, special toppings, and soup broth. All of these individual hot pots looked so good that it was really hard for us to decide, but as a spicy lover myself, I definitely had to get the House Special Taiwanese Spicy Hot Pot. It came with a great

5 Upcoming Spring Runway Fashion Trends 2020

Posted by FCAD IT on  February 7, 2020
Snow boots and puffy jackets? Pfft. Forget about that, spring is coming and flowers will be blooming! From various fashion events coming from Paris and New York, here are some of the upcoming fashion trends that we’ll be seeing everywhere this spring! Disco Collars They provide the classic chic look you’re going for without being overbearing! They usually come from polos and knitted sweatshirts. So if you’re looking to rock that job interview, wearing a stylish top with this type of collar might just be the one that could land you your dream job. Polka DotsI know what you’re thinking.

Escape Rooms Worth a Visit

Posted by FCAD IT on  February 6, 2020
With the weather outside far from pleasant, it’s good to have some indoor adventures to fall back upon. Escape rooms can be a great way of tackling boredom while bonding with friends and challenging your mind, making them a very fun winter activity.  Located at Yonge and Gould, Roundabout Canada is a very convenient spot for Ryerson students seeking a bit of entertainment. What makes Roundabout stand out the most is their set design. The rooms are big, with multiple sections to unlock and enter into, including secret passages and unexpected challenges. The attention to detail and realistic construction makes the

My Initial Thoughts About MacMiller’s Circles

Posted by FCAD IT on  February 5, 2020
This month’s release of the late Mac Miller’s final album, Circles, is an emotional, brilliantly handled posthumous project that gives many fans the right closure they need after the artist’s tragic death in September 2018. Circles was initially intended to be a companion album to Mac’s 2018 album Swimming; a dark, distressing album that mirrored his unfortunate struggles and demons at the time. Although Circles touches upon these same themes, this time, Mac Miller addresses his issues in a mode of self-reflection and acceptance, crafting a portrait of a more mature person, ready to move on to a new chapter
When first announced, Little Women (2019) was something I wondered if we even needed. Written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868, the story of four sisters living in Massachusetts and trying to make their way in the world struck a chord with people of the past as well as today. Already a cultural phenomenon and American classic, the story has been told and retold through countless adaptations. The latest film adaptation was in 1994 and I personally was a huge fan of it. It starred Winona Ryder who, in my mind, played the role of Jo March perfectly. 1994 wasn’t all