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2012 Academy Awards Recap: Winners, Losers, Dresses, & More

By Sarah Jost Oscars night has always been one of my favourites of the year, right up there with Halloween and…well, any excuse to get dressed up, have a party, and vote someone best dressed. This year, unfortunately, I couldn’t … Continue reading

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

By Sarah Jost As a complete artistic project, from music to acting to directing to cinematography, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is one of the best films I have seen in years. Adapted from the John le Carré novel of the … Continue reading

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What to Watch – Fall Previews

If a person from another planet, say Jeff Bridges in Starman, were to look at the films coming out of Hollywood, he might get a little confused. He may assume we’re in a time warp, or that producers have a … Continue reading

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Places to Be and Things to See 2011

By Margaret Hedderman To be an Urchin is to travel. To be an Urchin is to take in all that you can. To be an Urchin is to consume all things literary, artistic and creative like they’re chocolate covered Belgian … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Urchie Award Winners!

Welcome to the Urchies! The Golden Globes had Ricky Gervais, the Oscars had Anne Hathaway and James Franco, but the Urchies have….           The Urchins Three hosts for the price of free! Amazing! We are all … Continue reading

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2011 Oscars Recap: Amazing Anne, Failure Franco, & the Best Skits, Speeches, and Dresses!

By Sarah Jost Last night was the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony. In the past 83 years, the Oscars have only had two female hosts: Whoopi Goldberg and Ellen DeGeneres. Twelve women have served as co-hosts, including Anne Hathaway, who last … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Urchie Award Nominations!

  We’re knee-deep in award season, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to announce the 2011 Urchie Nominees! Some will win, some will lose, all will agree it’s an honour just to be nominated. Vote in our … Continue reading

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2011 Golden Globes Recap!

By Sarah Jost Last night, I snuggled up to watch the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards with a blanket, some popcorn, and a good dose of skepticism. I’ve been wary of the Golden Globes since last year’s infamous The Hangover … Continue reading

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