The movie version of 1984 is even more bleak and depressing, perhaps due to the colour palette used, ie very dreary looking, and no doubt due to the visuals.
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Due to deciding to watch anything John Hurt is in, I saw the movie. I could not say it was enjoyable, and bleak is a very accurate way to describe it.
No, I wouldn't exactly describe it as enjoyable that's for sure. It also feels very claustrophobic, which may be part of the point. Still, I think it's an interesting watch in terms of its history. I think it's the visuals from that movie that Apple based its first commercial on.
The 1966 movie version of Fahrenheit 451 is also interesting in the same sense. They recently made a new adaptation of the story that missed the point entirely.
On a lighter note with something completely unrelated, we have a new car wash in this city, and it's named after a former strip club. I wish I were joking
The strip club closed down more than 5 years ago, (it was next door to a high school no less), and there'd been this former BK property sitting unused for the last 15 years or so elsewhere in the city, and earlier this winter I was surprised to see something finally happening to it in the form of a new luxury car wash that they were advertising would be opening this Spring. It only just opened a few weeks ago. It's literally the same logo as the old strip club.
The 1966 movie version of Fahrenheit 451 is also interesting in the same sense. They recently made a new adaptation of the story that missed the point entirely.
On a lighter note with something completely unrelated, we have a new car wash in this city, and it's named after a former strip club. I wish I were joking
The strip club closed down more than 5 years ago, (it was next door to a high school no less), and there'd been this former BK property sitting unused for the last 15 years or so elsewhere in the city, and earlier this winter I was surprised to see something finally happening to it in the form of a new luxury car wash that they were advertising would be opening this Spring. It only just opened a few weeks ago. It's literally the same logo as the old strip club.
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Sad times... word on the street is that iconic Canadian animation studio Nelvana has quietly shuttered, after 54 years. 
If you're not familiar with them, but the name sounds familiar: the Nelvana System in TNG: "The Defector" was named after the studio. (And in turn, the studio was apparently named after an early Canadian superhero.)
Nelvana's current owner, Corus Entertainment, released a statement today saying that they are only "pausing" production "for the time being". But who knows what that really means. The people who worked there are framing it as a closure. (Corus also said the brand will live on, focused on "distribution, merchandising, and managing existing properties", so take that as you will.)
If it is really gone, then there goes another Canadian cultural giant. A sad day all around.
If you're not familiar with them, but the name sounds familiar: the Nelvana System in TNG: "The Defector" was named after the studio. (And in turn, the studio was apparently named after an early Canadian superhero.)
Nelvana's current owner, Corus Entertainment, released a statement today saying that they are only "pausing" production "for the time being". But who knows what that really means. The people who worked there are framing it as a closure. (Corus also said the brand will live on, focused on "distribution, merchandising, and managing existing properties", so take that as you will.)
If it is really gone, then there goes another Canadian cultural giant. A sad day all around.
Hi,i need to ask you guys about something happening in your country. I have seen alot of anti indian posts and comments recently on social media made by Canadians in recent weeks. I guess it is due to a huge influx of indian immigrants into Canada in recent years that has gotten some folks upset.
As a Singaporean whose ancestors left 19th century india, when it was still the British Raj, i am curious about what is happening and wonder if you guys can help me understand what is going on.
In Singapore, we have had new immigrants from india in recent years. The new immigrants and those descended from the British colonial era immigrants usually don't mix around as we don't think the same way.
As a Singaporean whose ancestors left 19th century india, when it was still the British Raj, i am curious about what is happening and wonder if you guys can help me understand what is going on.
In Singapore, we have had new immigrants from india in recent years. The new immigrants and those descended from the British colonial era immigrants usually don't mix around as we don't think the same way.
There was a falling out between Canada and India a few years back in large part to trudeau trying to go native on a visit there and he never got along with modhi,
Canada also has a large Sikh population and the Indian government was accused of involvement with the murder of prominent figure in the community who was pushing for an independent homeland.
modhi being a Hindu nationalist and leading a party with fascist roots wants the Sikh separatists jumped on from great height but they aren’t breaking and laws here.
Canada also has a large Sikh population and the Indian government was accused of involvement with the murder of prominent figure in the community who was pushing for an independent homeland.
modhi being a Hindu nationalist and leading a party with fascist roots wants the Sikh separatists jumped on from great height but they aren’t breaking and laws here.
It was so nice when we didn’t have endure poilievres whining but he’s back with vengeance.
Now calling for the temporary migrant worker program to be scrapped saying it makes it hard for young Canadians to get jobs.
I wonder if he’s aware that the business sector is the largest driver for the program and that jobs are frequently ones that Canadians won’t do or the businesses don’t want to pay a good wage.
Now calling for the temporary migrant worker program to be scrapped saying it makes it hard for young Canadians to get jobs.
I wonder if he’s aware that the business sector is the largest driver for the program and that jobs are frequently ones that Canadians won’t do or the businesses don’t want to pay a good wage.
No, I wouldn't exactly describe it as enjoyable that's for sure. It also feels very claustrophobic, which may be part of the point. Still, I think it's an interesting watch in terms of its history. I think it's the visuals from that movie that Apple based its first commercial on.
The 1966 movie version of Fahrenheit 451 is also interesting in the same sense. They recently made a new adaptation of the story that missed the point entirely.
On a lighter note with something completely unrelated, we have a new car wash in this city, and it's named after a former strip club. I wish I were joking
"Would you like a lap dance while your car goes thru the wash?"
The funny thing is that anyone who knows the history of the name belonging to a former strip club is that it's rather difficult to seperate the old with the new, so no matter what they do, for some it will still associate them with the strip club, and it really doesn't help that it has V.I.P in the name as that was part of the original name as well.
I can imagine what happened though. Those that owned the club still wanted to do something with the name rather than having an old logo and name they had go to waste.
I can imagine what happened though. Those that owned the club still wanted to do something with the name rather than having an old logo and name they had go to waste.
In addition to what @Marc said… Canada had recently, until this year, significantly increased its immigration targets in order to sustain our population, since based on our birth rates, we have negative population growth. A lot of those immigrants came from India. A lot of what you are seeing on social media is just basic racism, which unfortunately, a lot more people seem more comfortable with espousing these days.
I’m not religious, but I’ll give you an “amen” for that.
Singapore also has a low birth rate and that is also falling. Hence we are getting new immigrants from india and china as well.
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They aren't aware, politicians are never aware of that fact. They are just jumping on the bandwagon of blaming another instead of solving the problem
I’m not really into sports, but the name seemed vaguely familiar, so I looked him up on Wikipedia, and it turns out he was a Liberal MP for a number of years, so that’s probably where I heard the name from.
At any rate, I’m very sorry for your loss. It is always very sad when one’s hero passes on.
(And happy(?) belated birthday.)
It was a happy one (I’m always happy to reach another one
). Dryden was exceptional, both on and off the ice. Even if you aren’t into sports, I strongly recommend his book, The Game. I think it offers some of the best insights into why hockey is so important in and for Canada, despite its now 40+ year old age. A very rare example of an athlete (though he was so much more) who was a valid role model, both for his sport and for life in general.Similar threads
