A pair of students sit in a Langara auditorium. //At/ Hii 1-ALLAN PHOTO

Silver screen social scene

Free film series touts cinema as a communal experience

By LIAM HILL-ALLAN

angara’s upcoming free film series, Modern Times, gives students the oppor- tunity to watch movies as part of an audience, an activity which statistics suggest is on the decline. According to film historian and SFU lecturer Joseph Clark, watch- ing a movie as part of a group can enhance the experience. But reports show that the numbers of cinema- goers is on the decline with the advent of Netflix and other home movie streaming services.

“T think that communal experience is actually really important,” Clark said. “Watching in a communal envi- ronment with an audience can be a really important way to see the world differently.”

Simon Rolston, one of the film series organizers, said that watching a film with others can lead to inter-

esting discussions.

“It’s really easy for people to be able to engage with it when they're still sitting in the seats,” Rolston said.

While cinema-style viewing may enhance the movie experience, a

advocating for the cinema experi- ence. At the Cinema Audio Society awards earlier this month, film direc- tor Steven Spielberg said that while at-home viewing has improved, the movie theatre experience is irre-

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American movie ticket sales have declined by around 17 per cent since 2002.

Cinema alternatives like Netflix are wildly popular. A 2018 report published by Sandvine, a network- ing equipment company, revealed that Netflix accounts for almost 15 per cent of internet downstream traf- fic worldwide.

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ing services has some in the industry

theatre."

— DYLAN LINDSEY, LANGARA STUDENT

and having the experi- ence wash over you,” said Spielberg.

Langara student Dylan Lindsey said he typically streams movies online for convenience, though he still favours the movie theatre expe- rience.

“It’s more enjoyable to go with friends to the theatre,” said Lindsey.

The theme of this year’s film series is time and technology and will run

from Feb. 27 to March 21.

Wednesday, Feb. 27 Thursday, Feb. 28

Wednesday, March 6 Thursday, March 7

Wednesday, March 13 Thursday, March 14

Wednesday, March 20 Thursday, March 21

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Kondo effect ca

Decluttering your workspaces can lead to an organized mind

By TIERNEY GRAT TAN

arie Kondo’s new Netf- lix show could inspire students to declutter

their workspaces—as her philoso- phy dictates: a clear workspace can lead to greater happiness and more productivity.

Her popular Netflix show, Tidy- ing Up with Marie Kondo, follows Kondo helping different families organize their homes to “spark joy” in their lives.

In a recent interview with CNBC's Make It, Kondo said when your workspace is organized, it will result in increased efficiency because your use of time becomes more productive.

Elinor Warkentin PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER

Emily Chow, a Langara student studying sociology, said that having a clean and organized room helps her to study better, but that schoolwork can take up most of a student’s time and energy.

“Students aren't going to be as interested in cleaning up the room just because they can’t deal,” Chow said. “They have to only focus on their studies.”

Tidying calms and also lifts her mood. She is very interested in using some of Kondo’s methods, but recognizes that the thought of cleaning for some students can be stressful.

Elinor Warkentin, a profes- sional organizer based in Vancou- ver, said the interest in decluttering has grown a lot and Kondo is one reason for this growth.

One of the things she has noticed is digital clutter.

“Students may find it a challenge to organize their emails in their inbox, folders, documents and they might not understand the princi- ples of filing,” Warkentin said.

‘This could be more of a problem for students since most of their work is now normally done with computers as well as social media, she said.

Sara McIntyre, an instructor in the film arts department at Lang- ara, said it’s best for students to

ms messy lives

label files and get rid of things you don’t need.

“T think it’s nice to be atten- tive to what we have in our life,

and I do believe that if you've got a lot of clutter, it does bog you down mentally and emotionally,”

McIntyre said.

Langara student Emily Chow at home tidying her room. r/ERNEY GRATTAN PHOTO

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Theatre alum makes leap to television

Film and TV actor remembers his time — and grades — in tough Studio 58 program

ByJOSHUA REY

| uke Camilleri is a work- ing actor in Vancouver who always remembers his time with Studio 58 at Langara College.

Since graduating in 2008, Camil- leri has appeared in film and TV shows such as Percy Jackson and The Olympians. The Lightning Thief, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Super- natural and The Crossing.

Studio 58 is known for being a tough program, but Camilleri said it prepared him well for an indus- try famous for being tough to break into.

“It was a very thorough program and I had a positive experience,” Camilleri said. “I remember being taught by Kathryn Shaw the most. She is a theatre legend and she’s intimidating, but that was a good thing.”

David Hudgins, the acting artis- tic director, remembered Camilleri fondly.

“He was a fantastic student that was always great,” Hudgins said. “I remember directing him in a play called Guys and Dolls where he played Sky Masterson. You could feel his stage presence, and I knew he was destined to be a leading man.

The hardest part for Camilleri

“You could feel his stage presence, and I knew he was destined to be a leading man.”

— DAVID HUDGINS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

was the transition from theatre to film acting because preparing for a role is different.

“Going into film from theatre was tough,” said Camilleri. “In theatre, it takes weeks to prepare for a role because you really got to step into the character’s shoes. In film, there wasn't much rehearsal and you only had a day or two to step into the character’s shoes.”

Camilleri, who offers tips to hopeful actors hoping to make it after school, has posted three online audio clips offering a variety of real- life tips he is happy to provide for future Studio 58 grads.

Camilleri suggests that students should journal, keep their begin- ners-mind, have fun and make sure they don’t take things too seriously.

He said personally, he has always been able to rely on Langara faculty and his former classmates for support.

“It is like a family and you can always rely on them for tips."