Craig Takeuchi
The urban beastie otherwise known as Craig Takeuchi is a UBC BA (art history/film studies) and MFA (Creative Writing program, with a screenplay thesis) graduate who has had his fiction and non-fiction work published in numerous local and national publications. He's covered a wide range of topics in film, ranging from Hollywood and Bollywood to Canadian content, as well as travel, food, the arts, and LGBT issues. He has also overseen the Straight's annual Summer in the City and Best of Vancouver issues. Also behind the scenes, he has contributed ideas for articles in numerous other sections and has also helped to address diversity issues in editorial coverage by the Straight.
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If you haven't had a chance to catch
Pina 3D, I'd highly recommending watching it on theatre screens, rather than at home, if you're able to.
Black History Month continues on with events around the city, including several film screenings.
Are you a "fun and fearless" and "vibrant" Canadian woman who wants to find love on a nationally televised blind date while competing against 24 other women?
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival has had to relocate six of its screenings that were scheduled to be shown at the Rio Theatre.
This time around, the controversy didn’t come from her Madgesty. It came from British rapper M.I.A.
One of East Vancouver's sex-positive queer parties is temporarily taking on Gastown.
Gay women and men from across Canada are congregating in Vancouver this weekend—with brooms.
JC Penney is facing the wrath of One Million Moms.
Will Washington state become the seventh American state to permit gay and lesbian nuptials?
The third floor council chamber of Vancouver City Hall was primed to kick off Black History Month with a full house.
When Kristen Bell's fiancé Dax arranged for a sloth to be brought to her house for her birthday, her emotional floodgates exploded.
Rainbow Noise Entertainment is a lesbian-owned record label with the objective of marketing queer artists to the mainstream.
It looks like there's a sequel to the battle between the Muppets and a certain Fox.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged African leaders to respect queer rights.
IMAX announced that it is expanding its reach in the Indian film market.
Three years ago, Vancouverite Andrea Wing couldn't find much online for lesbians to watch besides videos of women kissing.
The majority of British Columbians want Canadian laws to prevent the use of abortion for gender selection, according to an Angus Reid poll.
Imagine sitting down to chow down on tacos or sushi at the Pacific Centre food court, when you feel like you're suddenly sitting in the midst of a music video.
Just as India celebrates Republic Day, Aussies are enjoying Australia Day.
Sure you can watch movies on flights now. But how often do you get to watch a live dance performance in the air?
A new University of British Columbia–led study reveals that polygamy contributes to higher levels of crime and other social problems.
This pricey new hot dog is being launched just prior to a
Dragon's Den appearance on CBC.
Félicitations are in order for one monsieur Falardeau.
It'd be erroneous to say "Asian New Year" since there isn't one unified celebration.
Will
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo go down in history as the last film that played at the Rio Theatre? Or is it not quite the end of the story?
There's been another twist in the ongoing saga of the Rio Theatre's attempt to obtain a liquor licence.
Canada's Top Ten kicks off tonight at the Pacific Cinémathèque.
The Rio Theatre has finally received its liquor-primary licence for live events.
You're walking down the street late at night when suddenly you hear "Hey faggot!" What do you do?
When it comes to judging cinema, Canada is in the mood for love, it appears.
Who do you think HIV looks like?
The Leo Awards 2012, an annual celebration of B.C.'s film and television industry, announced their call for entries.
Yes, Virginia, there is a happy ending for Videomatica's film collection.
To all the desi girls in the house, can you relate?
Hows you gettin' on cocky? Where ya to?
If you're unhappy with your face, body, or even your racial identity, you can get results from the ultimate beauty secret.
The next Vancouver School Board meeting on Monday will be the first meeting since controversies erupted over the appearance of Ken Denike and Sophia Woo in two videos.
This time around, there's a Shit video with a purpose. It's not to entertain. It's not a joke. It's all real.
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson announced that Canadian law will be changed to grant divorce to non-residents married here.
Who will be Canada's next role model for gay rights?
To celebrate the launch of the new TV series
Arctic Air, CBC rolled out the red carpet at the Vogue Theatre last night
An aboriginal lead character in a mainstream TV show that doesn't focus exclusively on aboriginal issues? Is it possible?
Ever wonder what Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" would sound like if sung by Barack Obama? Me neither.
Does Canada have talent? How about Vancouver?
Is Canada helping to undermine humanity's future?
Former teen star Kristy McNichol has decided to come out of the closet.
So to add to the stinking pile, here's Shit Girls Say to Gay Guys. Plus Shit Straight Guys Say to Gay Guys.
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to improve your diet and eat more greens, would you believe me if I said the solution is snacking on kale?
Canadian actor and director Sarah Polley is returning to literary inspiration from a Canadian author.
The screens at Empire Oakridge Cinemas have gone dark.
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