Ali PitargueTo Decolonize Nature is to Conserve ItIndigenous peoples protect 80% of the world’s biodiversity despite only making up 5% of the global population. Land conservation efforts…May 15, 20201May 15, 20201
Ali PitargueFriends on Opposing EndsMore people are avoiding affiliations with people of differing political views. Can conservatives and liberals still be friendly in a…Feb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020
Ali PitargueFilm Review: ‘Parasite’ hosts all the components of what makes a cinematic masterworkSouth Korean director Bong Joon-ho satirizes class warfare in his Cannes-winning black comedy. ‘Parasite’ is set to sweep the Best Foreign…Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
Ali PitargueFilm Review: ‘Cats’ is a lewd monstrosity that needs to be spayedTom Hooper’s adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Broadway musical is a litter box full of nightmares. ‘Cats’ is the ravaged corpse of…Jan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020
Ali PitargueThe Gameful New WorldBusinesses, schools, and governments are becoming game designers. Through rewards programs and challenges, organizations are applying the…Nov 19, 2019Nov 19, 2019
Ali PitargueVIFF 2019: Portrait of a Lady on FireFrench director Céline Sciamma’s historical lesbian romance paints a transfixing and emotional portrait.Oct 19, 2019Oct 19, 2019
Ali PitargueRetro Tech RevivalThe sales of vinyl records, cassette tapes, and classic video game consoles have surged in the past several years. Is it because of…May 15, 2019May 15, 2019
Ali PitargueThe Interactive Art of EnclosureB.C.-based conceptual artist Mowry Baden uses perceptual psychology, science, and architecture to engage viewers to participate in his art…Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019
Ali PitargueCan You Virtually Enhance Empathy?The Friend 2 Friend Social Learning Society is using virtual reality technology (VR) to help enable people to empathize with children who…Apr 10, 2019Apr 10, 2019
Ali PitargueThe Canadian Branch of FeminismBCIT Communications instructor Tessa Jordan discusses the impact of cultural production on Canadian feminist history. Her upcoming book…Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019