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The decision to go virtual follows last year’s IFFO launch, which was cut short due to COVID-19.
In a revelatory interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Harry, Duke of Sussex denounced “the firm inaction in responding to Markle’s struggle with suicidal thoughts, media scrutiny and institutional racism.”
The University of Ottawa’s Black talent and achievements were on display at this year’s gala, reminding us that the Black experience deserves recognition.
First of all: wow. I definitely recommend this film! I was utterly flabbergasted and at a loss for words following its conclusion.
To my year-ago self: I cannot possibly warn you of what’s to come. There’s a wild ride ahead. But you’re going to get through it.
Our Foo Fighter-in-chief and a newcomer to the band share their thoughts in light of Medicine at Midnight
The film showcases a suspenseful battle between two characters who refuse to lose. The mafia gets involved — things get unpredictable. We’re never quite sure who will emerge victorious.
We sat down to chat with one of the stars of Second Jen, a U of O psychology alum.
“We programmed this year’s undercurrents festival under a guise of uncertainty. In previous years, there were always wild cards — the Arts Court elevator, traffic around the theatre, the weather — this year it’s just a pandemic.”
Theatre without audiences, music without concerts, fine arts without galleries — these paradoxes represent the troubling reality for arts students of the early 2020s.
Agency in interpretation is a vital element to any craft, and Malcolm and Marie’s rich dialogue and complex themes does complete justice to this ideal. The film escapes the trap of unidimensional characterization of Black creatives.
Weezer released new music — naturally, it’s our job to review it
“It’s essential to keep in mind that even though we cannot change our past, we can make our future more inclusive and hopefully learn lessons for the future.”
Following Fran Lebowitz and Martin Scorsese through a series of interviews done weekly pre-COVID, the seven-episode series brings together footage covering sports, culture, money and life in New York City.
We’re back with another round-up of hot releases and new-to-us favourites.
Don’t let Promising Young Woman’s pretty pink title card, pop soundtrack, and protagonist’s pastel-toned aesthetic fool you.
Nostalgia is an okay way of coping with COVID-19, say psychologists.
Teaching a hands-on theatre course over Zoom can be quite the balancing act — literally.
Who knew High School Musical was still a thing?
Come check out our music picks for this week, and maybe add them to your playlist?
The people of Sandy Hill are taking every opportunity they can to get outside and spread some joy to their neighbours.
“It made me feel a lot more comfortable chatting about the fact that I’m an active member of the chess club while previously it wasn’t something I would bring up as often because I was worried I would be stereotyped,” said Veronica Hitchlock, a second-year student in the commerce and juris doctor program at the U of O.
For the first time in four years, an event meant to celebrate the United States seemed to actually celebrate them in their varying shades and specialties, accepting the messiness of 2020 but promising better times ahead under a new, united administration.
One need look only as far as Ottawa’s own National Arts Centre to see that art isn’t dying during these disquieting times; in its own, exciting ways, it’s even thriving, shape-shifting to fit the needs of a socially distant world.
