“As others are discovering indie music, I’m discovering PG-13 punk.”
Arts
This article explores a few of the myriad paths you could take after undergrad to explore your writing dreams and perhaps churn out funding for the occasional meal.
It is here I thank you for making my first job in arts journalism one I must so bittersweetly bid goodbye, at least for the year, at least for now.
Thirteen University of Ottawa Taylor Swift fans agreed to chat with me about our favourite storyteller, a feminist icon in the midst of recovering a career’s worth of work from infamous record label executive, Scooter Braun.
As the Fulc’s resident Swiftie, Aly Murphy paired up once more with the Fulc’s editor-in-chief Charley Dutil to take a blast to the past with this week’s selected hits.
The Last Blockbuster is a fun and easy watch, but the Netflix-shaped giant filtering each and every claim from the documentary’s subjects makes one question the film’s credibility: who else will streaming services squash in their journey to ubiquity?
Zack Snyder’s Justice League is the unhinged and unapologetic fever dream of a DC fan who has waited their whole life to see their heroes on the big screen.
Exams are approaching, it’s easy to feel burnt out, exhausted, and deflated. So how can we recharge our batteries to feel prepared and refreshed? A deep spring clean.
“It’s just another example of the power of the internet – you have to be careful,” said University of Ottawa student Chloe VanGroningen, who saw one of her tweets go viral.
This week, we’re looking at a mix of genres to spice up your playlist.
You’re excited for a version of undercurrents that’s either in-person or that finds other, creative ways to engage its audience outside the clutches of the Internet.
Was your favourite song from 2020 Grammy-worthy.
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.”
