Believable Symptoms: The Social Pendulum and Disability
The ‘pendulum swing’ of social politics can be seen clearly in the treatment of disability and accessibility in society
Arts & Culture
The Cult We Can All Join: Defining ‘Cult Classics’
‘Cult’ as a genre has a long and complicated history in the film industry, with many overlapping and hyper-specific term…
Mutual Aid in Kelowna: Our Community
Mutual aid takes many forms in Kelowna and the greater Okanagan region, but who do we consider our community and how do …
Kimpov Eap's Art of Transformation
Artist Spotlight: Shaun Santos
Shaun Santos is an emerging Calgary-born alternative musician. His recent release, B SIDES, offers an interesting look i…
Get Scared! Here Comes the HMEA!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Rooney, the prospective president of the Horror Media Enthusiasts Association. W…
A Summer in Review: Art You May Have Missed!
If you are looking for something to keep you occupied and keep you thinking through the start of the year, here is a boo…
Wait…Can I Even Laugh at That?
Stand-up comedy has made dark humor mainstream, but it has also made it more controversial than ever. But what makes a d…
Why The Most "Real" Scenes in Film Are the Most Staged
John Wick, Bridgerton, Deadpool, Atomic Blonde…what do they have in common? Meticulous choreography behind moments that …
Braze for the Summer!
If you regularly pick up copies of The Phoenix, it may mean you have some interest in small publications. Publications l…
A Perspective on Death and Suicide
Content warning - this article discusses suicide and assisted death.
Arts & Culture: A (School) Year in Review
As the beginning of spring finally rears its head, many are prompted to reflect on the long, grey, colder months that ca…