Review: Malcolm & Marie glides through uneasiness with ease
The film’s monochromatic intensity is a brutal reminder that “there’s a fine line between love and hate.” Malcolm & Marie, the new film starring... Read more.
Opinion: Why is asexual representation in the media so bad?
Movies and TV shows treat non-sexual activity as taboo. Why? Being asexual in a sex-saturated culture can be alienating, to say the least. Society... Read more.
Black Student Leaders Association discusses meaning of Black History Month and planned events
We spoke with representatives from the U of O’s BSLA to find out what we can expect this Black History Month As you may know, February is Black History... Read more.
Opinion: We are not reading enough Canadian literature in Ontario’s public school system
An open letter to Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce Throughout the entirety of my public-school education, I can recall reading exactly one... Read more.
Review: Pretend It’s a City
Pretending it’s not COVID-19 with Fran Lebowitz and Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese’s collaboration with Fran Lebowitz on their new Netflix special... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Tkay Maidza & Yung Baby Tate, Arlo Parks, and Dominique Fils-Aimé
Reclaiming power and vulnerability Single of the Week: “Kim” by Tkay Maidza & Yung Baby Tate – 4/5 Having not released new music since 2018,... Read more.
Review: Promising Young Woman turns the ‘nice guy’ trope on its head
Carey Mulligan as Cassie is driven by revenge and grief in this darkly comic tale Content warning: sexual assault, rape Don’t let its pretty pink title... Read more.
Indulging in your childhood favourite movies, TV shows, and music during lockdown? There’s a reason for that
Nostalgia is one hell of a drug If you’ve been following the Fulcrum’s Arts & Culture section for a while, you might know that I’ve become... Read more.
Captivating backgrounds and topical memes: Inside the Zoom class of professor Jonathan Lockhart
Keeping things fun during COVID-19 teaching doesn’t have to be hard, as U of O’s favourite juggler-prof hyphenate demonstrates. Somewhere in... Read more.
A modern-day Twilight: Explaining the drama behind smash single ‘drivers license’
Okay, boomers, this one’s for you If you’ve stumbled across this article, chances are you’ve heard of the song “drivers license” by Olivia... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Madlib, Still Corners, and Jorge Ben Jor
The Fulcrum’s weekly look at new releases and new-to-us faves Single of the Week: “Dirtknock” by Madlib – 5/5 For the past few weeks now,... Read more.
A look at the snowmen of Strathcona Park
From the buxom to the bizarre, creative snow sculptures make this winter a little less bleak This is the period of the year that poets since Christina... Read more.
How The Queen’s Gambit re-ignited the U of O’s chess club
Check, check, checkmate! Adapted from the 1983 book The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis, the 2020 Netflix series of the same name has surged in... Read more.
Review: Star-studded post-inauguration concert Celebrating America proof of better times ahead
A final reflection from the Fulcrum’s resident American Hi, Fulcrum readers. Long time no chat. It’s me, the Fulc’s resident American,... Read more.
Grand Acts of (Digital) Theatre: A conversation with Jillian Keiley on reviving Canadian performance
NAC English Theatre’s artistic director shares the triumphs and uncertainties of a socially distant season of new work One need look only as far as... Read more.
Introducing Felicity DeCarle, a U of O alum and burgeoning indie folk artist
DeCarle is making music and spreading joy with a new solo project called Fliss It’s no secret that we here at the Fulcrum miss concerts. And we’re... Read more.
Meet local musician Larry Pegg and the conversation he’s started about truth
Pegg’s music advocates for the power of truth in the COVID-19 era The events of the last year have given most of us the chance to explore big ideas in a... Read more.
Post-binge Bridgerton review: Is it worth the hype?
Romance, drama, and story-telling galore Bridgerton, Netflix’s newest romantic and exhilarating series, is produced by Shonda Rhimes and based on Julia... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Kiwi Jr., The Avalanches, and GAS
Here are our first picks for 2021! Single of the Week: “Waiting in Line” by Kiwi Jr. – 4/5 In the same vein of indie rock groups such as, say,... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Existential dread, summer sunshine, and jazz
Each week we take a look at a hot new single and album, and show some love for our favourites, too. Single of the Week: “Fallin’ Apart” by Young... Read more.
Sustainable gift-giving during COVID-19
Here are a few things to consider before you order everything from Amazon Sustainability is something one should always consider when entering the holiday... Read more.
Good Lovelies gearing up to stream Christmas concert presented by the NAC
Good Lovelies have charmed audiences for years with their Christmas sets, and they’re back for more Juno award-winning trio the Good Lovelies will perform... Read more.
Five foods to eat during exams
Need snacks for late-night study sessions? We’ve got you covered Fun fact: one of the most-viewed stories on the Fulcrum ever is “Five Foods to Avoid... Read more.
Inside Nicholas Leno’s and Norah Paton’s immersive, interactive Christmas Carol
The audio play has already sold out due to overwhelming support from Ottawa audiences. Listen: The Muppet Christmas Carol is one of my favourite films of... Read more.
2020 sucks and so does Christmas music: A playlist
Ho, ho, how does anyone listen to this stuff? We’ve made it to that time of year again, with the whimsical lights, the fireplace crackling, and barrels of... Read more.