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Opinion By Z.S. Roe Christmas is a big deal. It means family, presents, general good cheer, and time away from work. Oh, and then there’s the whole tradition thing. You know: Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, caroling, and the iconic Christmas story. No, not the Jesus Christmas story; the other one—Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem, … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe Most of us hate Grammar Nazis. You know the type: he’s that guy who interrupts your conversation to explain how you used “whom” improperly; she’s the gal who just chuckled because you referred to you and your friends instead of your friends and you. Sure, basic grammar is essential for day-to-day … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe A year or so ago, CBC Radio One’s Tapestry aired an episode about losing your religion (that is, leaving the faith you grew up in), and I was surprised at how emotionally I responded to it. While I grew up in a devout Protestant family, I started questioning my beliefs from … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe In most respects, I’m an artsy kind of person. For some people, making art comes both quickly and easily. For me, however, I need a bit of time and a fair bit of self-discipline (which I’m getting better at). But even more important, I’ve found, is a reasonable amount of down … Continue reading
NOTICE: Yes, it’s that time of year again–it’s time for me to pitch the tent and light the campfire. That’s right, I’m going away on vacation. I’ll only be gone for a little over a week, but my presence here will be noticeably lessened … as in, there won’t be any new posts at all. … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe As a kid, actors such as Mel Gibson, Bruce Willis, and Kurt Russell were the “Big Names” in Hollywood, and certainly played an important role in my cinematic upbringing. But as I grew older I often wondered who would come to replace these A-listers. Today, I’d like to take a look … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe In the world of fiction, be it on film or on the page, sequels, prequels, and reboots reign supreme. And why not? For publishing houses and movie studios, there’s a lot less risk if there is already an established audience. At this point, saying Hollywood is fresh out of ideas is … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe High school English class is rarely the high point of a student’s academic career, not the least of which because of the many mandatory novels that they’re required to read. From Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird to William Golding’s Lord of the Flies to Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, required … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe When people ask me if I like my job, I don’t bother lying. Instead, I just tell them the truth: “No, I don’t like my job; in fact, I kind of hate it; some days I even abhor it.” The truth, I find, is a lot easier for me to live … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe What was the last 3D movie you saw? Was it entertaining? How about engaging? Perhaps more importantly, was your imagination engaged? Prometheus was the last 3D movie I saw, and while the film itself was enjoyable, the experience was less so. Now several years into this 3D craze, I’ve still yet … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe I despise small talk—I really do. As far as I can see, this particular bit of social etiquette benefits only those who’ve found success in life and don’t mind regaling us with the stories of their exploits. Because I’m not particularly socially adept, you might be tempted to think that I … Continue reading
Opinion BY Z.S. Roe You’re likely reading this with all of your clothes on; you should know, however, that I wrote this opinion piece with all of my clothes off. Don’t you feel better now? Nudity is empowering, isn’t it? I’d like to think so, but I suspect that I’m in the minority. Part of … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe In life, community matters a great deal. To form a community, however, people need a common bond—something that ties them together. In centuries gone by, commonalities were easy to find. Merely to live you needed to interact and come to know those within your neighbourhood, town, or city; you, in fact, … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe Dear Mr. Bradbury, This past Wednesday morning I heard the news of your death—for what it’s worth, I was sorry to hear it. All things considered, though, you lived a long life (91-years old), and left one hell of a legacy behind you. Sure, we all know you as the author … Continue reading
Opinion By Z.S. Roe It’s no secret that many of us like to get the “inside scoop” on our favourite celebrities. We want to know what they’re like during their personal time: What they do, who they hang out with … you know, the usual stuff. And—wouldn’t you know it—a near countless number of reality … Continue reading
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