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Claire L. Evans’ road to sci-fi expertise

The YACHT singer on science fiction, Utopia and the flying-squirrel outfit. read more

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Swingers messin’ around in Vancouver

The Rhythm City Mess Around, a 2-day swing dance event, hit Vancouver this past weekend. Tamara Lee photos. read more

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Doomtree at Fortune Sound Club

Dessa, Lazerbeak and the rest of the midwest hip-hop collective in Vancouver. Ashley Tanasiychuk photos. read more

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It’s people, you damn dirty ape: the best of ’70s science fiction movies

Rise of the Planet of the Apes got us thinking about the best science fiction films of the pre-Star Wars ’70s. What did we miss? read more

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Carly Rae Jepsen at the Vogue Theatre

The Vancouver singer opens for Hanson. Cameron Brown photos. read more

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Rally ’round the Rio

An East Van theatre is under threat by arcane liquor laws. read more

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Mary Margaret O’Hara at the PuSh Festival

More than two decades after the release of her one album, the singer plays Vancouver. read more

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DVD review – From the Sky Down

A review of the documentary about the making of U2′s Achtung Baby album. read more

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Night Owl Revue burlesque photos!

Crystal Precious, Nicky Ninedoors and Burgundy Brixx welcome special guest Delilah Dare. Jason Statler photos. read more

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Saturday night Taboo!

Our intrepid reporter checks out the latest in sex toys at the annual trade show. Tamara Lee photos read more

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Etta James RIP

The singer dies of leukemia at age 73. read more

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Gina Carano

Mixed martial artist Carano is the star of the new movie Haywire. read more

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Robert Dayton

Vancouver’s prodigal son chats about July 4th Toilet reunited, The Canadian Romantic and more. read more

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Comics we’re looking forward to in 2012

Alan Moore explores 2009! Watchmen babies! More great reprints, and Y the Last Man’s Brian K Vaughn tackles Conan. read more

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10 Vancouver albums you might’ve missed in 2011

Terror Bird, Dixie’s Death Pool, MYTHS and more top our list. read more

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The year in movies 2011

Regan Payne on the best of the year, festival favourites and Lars von Trier. read more

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The year in comic book movies – 2011

From The Green Hornet to Tintin, with stops in between for Green Lantern, Conan and more! read more

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Comics – the year’s best

Selected by Vancouver comics artists, illustrators and retailers. read more

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Current Swell’s Scott Stanton – interview

Ria Nevada talks to the band’s lead singer about their recent Peak Performance Project win. read more

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Predictions for the 2011 Academy Awards

Our movie columnist Regan Payne picks the Oscars! read more

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Prince after-party in Seattle

Prince in a small, packed nightclub! In Seattle! With no booze! Whu–? read more

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Guns N’ Roses at Pacific Coliseum

Axl Rose and friends in Vancouver, Dec 17 2011. Tamara Lee photos, Ria Nevada review. read more

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Prince at Rogers Arena

Prince plays the hits, but not quite in the order you might expect. Robyn Hanson reviews. read more

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Holiday movie onslaught begins!

In theatres this week – Mission Impossible IV, Sherlock Holmes, Chipwrecked. read more

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Henry and Glenn Forever – the Rollins/Danzig comic

Plus: Camilla d’Errico, Jim Henson and more in our Weekly Comics News Update. read more

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Tennis at the Biltmore Cabaret

In Vancouver Dec 13 2011. Ria Nevada review, Max Hirtz photos. read more

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Other Lives at the Media Club

Filled to the rafters! read more

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Prince in Winnipeg

Remaining Canadian tour dates and setlist + review from Prince’s Winnipeg show. read more

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Charlize Theron makes a great mean girl

Rachel Fox reviews the new movie Young Adult, written by Diablo Cody and starring Charlize Theron. read more

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The triumph of Canadian rock

Erin Hanson reviews the Canadian rock history Have Not Been the Same. read more

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Gary Oldman’s greatest hits

The actor’s best roles, from Sid and Nancy to Christopher Nolan’s Batman franchise. read more

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In theatres this week – Young Adult

Plus: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, New Year’s Eve and The Sitter. read more

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Spike TV Video Game Awards

Sutherland and Amenta access the top three categories in this year’s awards show. read more

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Langley film director’s Manara encounter

Plus: Alan Moore vs. Frank Miller, Harvey Pekar, Emily Carroll, and a big reason to visit your neighbourhood comic shop this week. read more

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Shindig! 2011 winner announced

The winner of the CiTR-sponsored local band competition is announced. read more

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The Kooks at the Commodore Ballroom

Ria Nevada review of the English band’s Dec 4 Vancouver show. read more

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Cafe de Flore – interview with director Jean-Marc Vallee

Rachel Fox interviews the French director at the Whistler Film Festival. read more

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Peter Murphy at Venue

Dec 2 2011. Ria Nevada review, Max Hirtz photos. read more

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Whistler Film Festival Day 2 – movies, celebs, amuse bouches

The celebs, the after-parties, the food, the hot tubs – and, oh yeah, the movies. read more

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Patton Oswalt at the 2011 Whistler Film Festival

The comedian drops by the Whistler Film Festival to accept a prize. Rachel Fox reports. read more

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