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Local Tourist: A Day at the PNE 2010

August 27th, 2010

After getting my ducks in a row a few days prior, I decided to take a day off earlier this week to take in the festivities at the PNE. The Pacific National Exhibition is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary here in Vancouver and, while I don’t think it’s quite as epic as it may have [...]

Movie Reviews: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Other Guys, Despicable Me

August 20th, 2010

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)

If you grew up in the 80s and 90s, surrounded by 8-bit video games, then you really have no choice but to head out and watch Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. This movie is completely outlandish, utterly outrageous, and leaves you innumerable “WTF” type moments. In it, Scott Pilgrim (Michael [...]

Local Tourist: Shows and Events in Vancouver

July 19th, 2010

Among many of its residents, Vancouver has a reputation as a “no fun city.” I think that perception really changed when the 2010 Winter Olympics rolled through town and we’re really starting to recognize some of the great events that happen in and around our city.
There is no shortage of summer activities you can do, [...]

Movie Reviews: Toy Story 3, District 9, and Alice in Wonderland

July 9th, 2010

Toy Story 3 (2010)
I didn’t exactly have the highest of hopes when I stepped into the movie theatre to catch Toy Story 3 in 3D. I figured it was going to be another less than impressive sequel that is simply capitalizing on its existing brand. As it turns out, I was wrong and I was [...]

Rihanna and Ke$ha Concert in Vancouver

July 5th, 2010

It’s turning out to be a very busy summer for me. Last night, I went to the Rihanna concert at GM Place in Vancouver. This kicks off her North American tour; it’s great that she picked Vancouver as her launching point. Dubbed the Last Girl on Earth Tour, Rihanna will be traveling across Canada and [...]