The Journal staff compiles a list of popular film releases in 2013 — and you won’t see all of them at the Oscars in March.

I’m a 20-something living with an invisability and yes, I have sex.

The Book Thief, playing at the Screening Room starting Friday, offers a precious piece of humanity within the film’s delicately interwoven relationships.

If you play music with a passion, you must do it for yourself.

A true artist is always deeply involved in facilitating and fostering a dialogue with society.

This list combines the best of beauty practicality and innovation. While some of these are recent additions to our beauty regimen, others are staples that are indispensible for their timesaving convenience.
1. Colour-adaptive lip gloss and blush: For the uninitiated, determining the amount of blush to apply may seem daunting. Dior Glow Range, such as the Dior Addict Lip Glow and Dior Rosy Glow Health Awakening Blush, is loaded with moisturizers and pigments that alter to best flatter your skin tone.

It’s a childhood divested of innocence. Instead of Cops and Robbers, the children play Taliban and Army.
Amongst staunch critics and violent threats, education activist Malala Yousafzai reclaims a voice amongst the public realm of Pakistan through her ardent passion for girls’ education. Her memoir, I Am Malala, co-written with British journalist Christina Lamb, explores the gravity behind standing up for one’s values of education and equality.

As I opened the door to the Kingston Glass Studio & Gallery I was immediately hit with a wall of heat ― a stark and welcoming contrast to the sleet and snow currently overpowering Kingston.

Walking into the OIL & ACID exhibit at the Union Gallery, the viewer is struck by the powerful and energetic themes behind the artistic creations.

Brendan Canning wants us to relax.

A topic, a camera and 72 hours.

Breakfast can be a downright hassle sometimes, unless you prepare ahead of time.
Create 12 mini omelettes using a muffin tin and, between snacks and breakfasts, you’ll be set for the week! All you have to do is pop one of these omelettes in the microwave for a little reheating. The instant satisfaction is so much better on your health conscience than a processed food or packaged treats.

Card’s Bakery is busy and bustling with a steady flow of customers before 9 a.m. They’re all regulars, explained owner Jennifer Moon.
The bakery, located near Bagot and Queen Streets, is more than a daily stop for locals in need of their morning coffee and muffin. A friendly and familiar greeting starts off each visit. The staff have already poured coffee and prepared for their regulars, which keep many coming back.

It’s probably not hard to imagine spending an evening predrinking with friends, walking downtown to a bar where you continue drinking and then trudging back home at 3 a.m. What might be hard to imagine, however, is waking up the next morning feeling wonderful and even good enough to hit the gym. Well, according to British scientist Dr. David Nutt, this could be a very real possibility in the near future.

Special effects makeup often creates drastic results — and for me, it was a surreal experience.

The Journal Staff compiles a list of our favourite 2013 album releases — everything from rap to electronic, and from punk to indie rock.

Upon entering Union Gallery’s project room, I’m immediately struck by a sense
of melancholy.

“I thought it might have been spam.”

For Craig Jennings, all it took was passion and a little bit of luck.