Entertainment Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/entertainment/ Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Meaning Behind the Assyrian Lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:14:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117328 What Are The Lamassu? The Lamassu are ancient deities of Assyrian culture that are depicted as giant winged bulls; these were extremely prevalent in the Assyrian Empire. The creature had the combined body of a bull, wings of an eagle, and the head of a human. The symbolism for these different body parts are as […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/meaning-behind-the-assyrian-lamassu/feed/ 0 Romanticizing Your Summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticizing-your-summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:27:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117374 Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a feeling. It’s the golden light; the smell of sunscreen; the hum of sprinklers. Big plans aren’t needed to capture the magic of summer. Romanticizing summer means slowing down. Noticing small things. Making everyday moments feel special. Here’s how to do it, even if you’re just staying home.   […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/feed/ 0 POV: You’re a Side Character in Someone Else’s Coming-of-Age Movie https://youthareawesome.com/pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie Fri, 30 May 2025 03:02:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116951 You’re not the one with the tragic backstory, the indie soundtrack, or the dramatic rooftop monologue. You’re the one who sits next to the protagonist in math class. You make one sarcastic comment, everyone laughs, and the camera cuts away.  Welcome to side character energy.   You’re not the star, but you’re the reason the […]

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]]> Understanding the Mandela Effect: Definition and Three Common Examples https://youthareawesome.com/understanding-the-mandela-effect-definition-and-three-common-examples/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-mandela-effect-definition-and-three-common-examples Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:23:42 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116484     What is the Mandela Effect? The Mandela Effect is a phenomenom in which a large number of people remember a certain fact, or event differently than what it actually is. They are usually details that a wide variety of people agree with, but is in reality, not factually correct. Why is it named […]

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]]> Tips for better movie-watching experiences https://youthareawesome.com/tips-for-better-movie-watching-experiences/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-better-movie-watching-experiences Sun, 23 Mar 2025 02:11:16 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116021 Movies: A Great Way of Entertainment Chances are, we have all seen films in our lives. Whether it’s that horror film which keeps the audience alert the entire way, or the cartoon movie from your childhood that evokes a special sense of nostalgia, our society has access to many different options of films. In school, […]

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]]> The Myth of Hades and Persephone Explained https://youthareawesome.com/the-myth-of-hades-and-persephone-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-myth-of-hades-and-persephone-explained Thu, 20 Mar 2025 23:04:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115907 *Keep in Mind! There are multiple variations of this myth. However, the version I will be talking about is the relatively more popular one. What is the Myth of Hades and Persephone? The Myth of Hades and Persephone is a famous Greek story that explains how the cycle of seasons came to be, as well […]

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]]> Easter Island: The True Meaning Behind The Moai https://youthareawesome.com/easter-island-the-true-meaning-behind-the-moai/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-island-the-true-meaning-behind-the-moai Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:24:36 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115625     First Of All, What Is Easter Island? Easter Island, or known as Rapa Nui, is a territory of Chile and is located in the southeastern area of the Pacific Ocean. This island is famed for its hundreds of rocky statues, called Moai. The island was originally inhabited by the Rapa Nui people, indigenous […]

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]]> Crossover Between Social Media and Learning https://youthareawesome.com/crossover-between-social-media-and-learning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crossover-between-social-media-and-learning Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:33:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115366 In modern society, social media and learning comes hand in hand. There are many benefits to their connection as there are drawbacks. With this blog, let us explore this fascinating yet harmful crossover. The Fascinating Part Of The Crossover Clearly, technological advancements are useful from our day to day lives. As part of a globalized […]

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]]> The Evolution of Streaming Platforms https://youthareawesome.com/the-evolution-of-streaming-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-evolution-of-streaming-platforms Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:56:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115129 Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has been revolutionized by various streaming platforms and entertainment companies. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, and Hulu have grown into global superpowers, competing with not only each other but with other traditional television networks and cinemas as well. But where did we all begin? More importantly, what […]

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]]> Laufey’s Musical Revolution: How She’s Bringing Jazz Back for GenZ https://youthareawesome.com/laufey-musical-revolution-how-shes-bringing-jazz-back-for-genz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=laufey-musical-revolution-how-shes-bringing-jazz-back-for-genz https://youthareawesome.com/laufey-musical-revolution-how-shes-bringing-jazz-back-for-genz/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:37:00 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114667   Laufey (pronounced “Lay-vay”) is a 25-year-old Icelandic-Chinese jazz pop artist who has been gaining traction in recent years. Her classical-inspired sound mixed with jazzy chords has won over the hearts of many Generation Z teenagers and adults alike. She has made one of the most popular jazz debuts in recent times, with notable tracks […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/laufey-musical-revolution-how-shes-bringing-jazz-back-for-genz/feed/ 2 Squid Game Season 2: New Games and What’s Coming Next? https://youthareawesome.com/squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:09:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114644 Squid Game is back for Season 2, and it’s even bloodier than before. With the return of Gi-hun, the final winner of Season 1, many are wondering what types of games will he play this time. Will he manage to repeat everything and save everyone? Or will he face completely new terrain and have to […]

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]]> Squid Game: Revisiting A Classic https://youthareawesome.com/squid-game-revisiting-a-classic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=squid-game-revisiting-a-classic Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:24:01 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114387 Did you hear? Squid Game Season 2 is releasing in a few days on December 26th, 2024. So, in preparation for the new release, let’s refresh our minds on the last season and discuss the cultural phenomenon of Squid Game. Can you still recall? For those who have never watched Squid Game (very few) and […]

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]]> New 7 Wonders Of The World: Christ The Redeemer https://youthareawesome.com/new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:38:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114267   Difference Between Old Wonder of World vs New: The old Wonders of the World were typically constructed during the ancient Mediterranean and served the purpose of showcasing the architecture and style during that period of time. However, considering the fact that most of the Wonders are damaged beyond restoration and don’t accurately represent modern […]

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]]> All About Hurling: A Traditional Irish Sport https://youthareawesome.com/all-about-hurling-a-traditional-irish-sport/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=all-about-hurling-a-traditional-irish-sport Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:06:27 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114102 A unique field sport  Hurling is likely a sport that many have not heard of! However, it is an outdoor game played with sticks and balls, that is also quite similar to field hockey. Historically, this game was referenced in Irish manuscripts dating back to the 13th century B.C.E.! This means that this sport already […]

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]]> Three Inspiring TED Talks With Great Takeaways https://youthareawesome.com/three-inspiring-ted-talks-with-great-takeaways/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=three-inspiring-ted-talks-with-great-takeaways Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:57:25 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113623 Introduction: TED Talks have gradually become a great source of inspiration, giving us insight onto topics or ideas that affect us regularly. These stories are usually told by experts in their area who reflect on their own experiences to present their perspective on a topic to us. In this blog, I have compiled three TED […]

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]]> Apple Vision Pro: Redesigning Entertainment https://youthareawesome.com/apple-vision-pro-redesigning-entertainment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-vision-pro-redesigning-entertainment Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:44:40 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113521   What comes to our minds when we think of entertainment? Binge-watching a TV show on Netflix? Watching a game of football? Or going to the theatres to watch a movie? Our world has redefined entertainment over the last decade with access to the internet and technology. Nowadays, we think of entertainment as watching Netflix […]

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]]> The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty https://youthareawesome.com/the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-substance-movie-review-a-violent-romantic-and-artistic-tale-of-beauty Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:15:38 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=113361 The Substance (Movie Review): A Violent, Romantic, and Artistic Tale of Beauty The Substance is a horror and science fiction movie brought up on screen just recently in September-October of 2024. As said in the official trailer, the entire movie can be summarized in a few sentences: “Have you ever dreamt of a better version […]

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]]> “I’m a Queen card:” Female Power in Kpop https://youthareawesome.com/im-a-queen-card-female-power-in-kpop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=im-a-queen-card-female-power-in-kpop Tue, 28 May 2024 04:05:59 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112590 As the awakening of female power has been on the rise, this trend of feminism can not only be seen with official feminists but also with cultural symbols such as K-pop. K-pop, which refers to Korean popular music, originated in South Korea. Usually in the form of boy and girl band groups, these K-pop music […]

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]]> Calgary’s Studio Bell https://youthareawesome.com/calgarys-studio-bell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calgarys-studio-bell Mon, 13 May 2024 15:50:18 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112439 Featured Photo by David Beale on Unsplash A Unique Centre Showcasing Music The Studio Bell, located in downtown Calgary, opened in 2016. It is a massive museum showcasing the National Music Centre’s collections of rare instruments and artifacts, including various Canadian musical artists’ stories of their careers. It truly offers a modern feel for everyone […]

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]]> Picture Prompts: What can you come up with? https://youthareawesome.com/picture-prompts-what-can-you-come-up-with/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picture-prompts-what-can-you-come-up-with Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:27:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112005 Hello! This is an activity I participated in at a recent blogger’s meeting. Essentially, you get a picture, and then you have 5-10  minutes to write what you believe is happening in that picture. Nothing is off limits, and anything you can come up with your imagination can be used. Here are the prompts and […]

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]]> Webtoon Jumpstart: My Top 5 Picks for Beginners! https://youthareawesome.com/webtoon-jumpstart-my-top-5-picks-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webtoon-jumpstart-my-top-5-picks-for-beginners Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:30:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111486 Webtoon: What is it? If you are not a fan of reading novels, but rather watching films instead, then Webtoon is the perfect blend for you! Webtoon is an online app where you can read many different comics. You can choose from a variety of different art styles, genres, and plots, where a new chapter […]

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]]> Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion Feud https://youthareawesome.com/nicki-minaj-and-megan-thee-stallion-feud/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nicki-minaj-and-megan-thee-stallion-feud Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:00:23 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111440 In 2019, the dynamic duo of Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj graced the music scene with their powerhouse collaboration, “Hot Girl Summer”. During this period, the public perceived them as friends, with both artists expressing nothing but admiration for each other. Megan even went so far as to proclaim Nicki as one of her […]

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]]> Inside out: Unpacking the Message of Empathy https://youthareawesome.com/inside-out-unpacking-the-message-of-empathy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inside-out-unpacking-the-message-of-empathy Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:05:59 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111274 Introduction: Welcome to the story of Inside out, an animated movie released in the year of 2015. This movie highlights different emotions through a cast of characters set in the main characters brain, Riley. In this post I will talk about the role of empathy in the movie and how it can relate to viewers. […]

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]]> My Thoughts on Finishing The Maze Runner https://youthareawesome.com/my-thoughts-on-finishing-the-maze-runner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-thoughts-on-finishing-the-maze-runner Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:50:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=110890 *No spoilers ahead*   First of all, what is The Maze Runner? The first book in The Maze Runner trilogy is about how a group of boys living in a dystopian world have to learn to escape the maze that lies outside of the walls around courtyard they live in. The boys memories are all […]

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]]> The Ultimate Swifte Experience: The Eras Tour https://youthareawesome.com/the-ultimate-swifte-experience-the-eras-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-swifte-experience-the-eras-tour Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:37:06 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=110051 Calgary’s entertainment scene is always filled with amazing options, and one of the most exciting additions to the city’s movie landscape is Taylor Swift’s latest project “The Eras Tour”. If you’re a fan of Taylor’s music, storytelling, and dazzling stage performances, this cinematic experience is a must-see. Directed by Sam Wrench, The Eras Tour is […]

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]]> The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl https://youthareawesome.com/the-cowherd-and-the-weaver-girl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-cowherd-and-the-weaver-girl Fri, 26 May 2023 23:31:37 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109830 Our world is full of myths. Every culture in every part of our world has conjured up vibrant, brilliant myths to explain the constellations, the universe, and ourselves. This is one of my favourites. This Chinese myth is about the doomed romance between two of the stars in our very own sky, Vega and Altair. […]

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]]> This Month in Entertainment: February 2023 https://youthareawesome.com/this-month-in-entertainment-february-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-month-in-entertainment-february-2023 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 02:57:35 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109569 February 2023 in the entertainment world has been headlined by an iconic return to the big screen among exciting releases and events in TV, gaming, sports, and beyond. Let’s take a look at five of the most notable entertainment occasions of the month, ranging from features which are already out to upcoming releases in the […]

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]]> A look into Podcasts https://youthareawesome.com/a-look-into-podcasts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-look-into-podcasts Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=109556 Social media in the modern age is a constantly evolving force, influenced by the changing new trends that shift how we consume content and media. Podcasts, although having been a concept for quite some time, have only recently reached record-breaking download figures and emerged with new popularity. Now available across multiple platforms such as Spotify […]

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]]> Summer Events in YYC https://youthareawesome.com/summer-events-in-yyc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-events-in-yyc Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:27:29 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108934 With school finally being done, many of us are looking forward to enjoying the summer break. However, for me personally, I often find myself during the summer sitting around the house, because I’ve run out of things to do. I mean, one can play on their phone for only so long, right? For those of […]

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]]> The Truth About Fast Fashion https://youthareawesome.com/the-truth-about-fast-fashion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-truth-about-fast-fashion Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:20:54 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=108694 Fast fashion has recently gained attention on social media as it has become almost inevitable in today’s society while promoting unsustainability. This practice has become increasingly popular among larger fashion corporations but has consequently harmed the planet, exploited workers, and caused deforestation. With that in mind, today, I wanted to talk about the immense influence […]

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