Taxi Driver is not just a film; it is a haunting exploration of isolation and moral decay in the psyche and experience of its protagonist, Travis Bickle.
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Working in the business and technology industry by day, Buffalo native Frank Gullo put his masters in English from the U of O to work by publishing a novel, which was recently released as an audiobook.
“Poolside Fantasy” is both a beach rock album as well as an ode to the kind of funk music you would hear a house band play at a run-down hotel. The lyrics, almost entirely written by frontman and lead vocalist Eric Montpool, range between love and heartbreak.
The experiences and clients’ repeated issues that Liew has witnessed over the past two decades led her to look at stateless people through a more systemic lens — and ultimately write Ghost Citizens.
Retired U of O English professor Gerald Lynch has released his eighth novel: an academic satire set at a fictional version of the University of Ottawa.
Based on renowned magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge’s experience renovating a historic Victorian home in Smith Falls, the magic show came to Carleton Place in late July.
Arranged by Carleton University’s department of English language and literature, this year’s festival lineup boasted an exhibition of compelling productions, but none generated as much anticipation as Adonis and the Gods at War.
After 10 days of memorable performances by a variety of artists from different genres, Bluesfest 2024 came to a close on a beautiful and warm Sunday evening with an ensemble of talented rap artists.
Mӧtley Crüe showed their “Wild Side” during their set at RBC Stage on the final Saturday of Bluesfest, which also included performances by The Tea Party and JJ Wilde.
MaXXXine is the stylish, gory, and unnecessary final installment of Ti West’s slasher-horror trilogy starring Mia Goth.
Stittsville native TALK and Appalachian country crooner Tyler Childers took to the RBC Stage to kick off the second weekend of Bluesfest — but did Childers’ fans leave feeling underwhelmed?
On a warm Tuesday evening, hip hop-infused country conquered Bluesfest’s RBC stage, thanks to DAX, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll
Live performances of “Moves Like Jagger”, “Call Me Maybe”, and “abcdefu” (Romantic Version) highlighted the first Sunday of Bluesfest.
50 Cent returned to Bluesfest for the first time since 2017 to celebrate his own birthday; meanwhile Mt. Joy sang their indie hits on the River Stage.
Rising country music singer Warren Zeiders; Miley Cyrus’s sister Noah; Nickelback highlighted the second night of Bluesfest
From Mother Mother to Orville Peck to Leith Ross, the first night of Bluesfest had a taste of music for everyone
The NAC’s Indigenous Art Market took place on Saturday, June 15, when more than 40 vendors installed their booths in the expanse of the Gail & David O’Brien Atrium
Parliament-Funkadelic, featuring the legendary George Clinton, electrified the stage on June 22nd and delivered a performance that left the audience in awe.
Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) is the 2023 expanded version of the gold-certified record, originally released in 2022 to major acclaim. From an unknown Vermont singer-songwriter to sold-out stadiums of over 25,000, Kahan found his true North sound nowhere else but within himself.
Some critics rave that Poor Things is a feminist narrative of sexual liberation. I, on the other hand, think that the film is a self-congratulatory, mind-numbing fiasco. The film’s poor excuse for an attempt at female empowerment falls flat.
The 53rd annual JUNO Awards were held on March 24, celebrating the greatest in Canadian music!
Film festivals: hit or miss?
The Fulcrum discusses upcoming (Apr. 14) Voices for Palestine concert with performers Karim Reslan, Out By Lucy and Hannah Vig.
What if JFK hadn’t been assassinated? James Franco stars in Stephen King’s time-travelling thriller, hell-bent on derailing the president’s murder, before it happens. Romance, betrayal, and fate itself get in the way.
In “Goddess”, Laufey’s evocative storytelling and emotive delivery converge to create a mesmerizing auditory experience that transcends mere entertainment.
