Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere to find it: Café Nostalgica (that’s right, they serve something stronger than water again) First of all, regardless of your taste, drop your plans for one night this weekend and go to Café Nostalgica. They recently regained their liquor license and the full range of beers they have on tap is second to none …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUbiquitous Synergy Seeker Advanced Basics | Coalition Music Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS), known for hits “This Is the Best” and “Yin Yang,” released Advanced Basics on Feb. 11 and this album holds even better tracks. The band stays true to their rock, electronic, and pop feel, with insightful lyrics to go along with the catchy beats. Songs …
Reading Time: 2 minutesMarianas Trench guitarist promotes solo work in Ottawa Photo by Marta Kierkus If one thing can be said about Matt Webb, lead guitarist of Marianas Trench, it’s that he knows how to rock a crowd. On March 6, he was in town to perform at Mavericks and surpassed fans’ expectations. It was only the second stint …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen the undead rise from the grave, adequate preparation will mean the difference between life and death.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O Opera Company performs Dido and Aeneas Photos by Annie Thomas With bright costumes, simple staging, and powerful voices, the ancient world comes to life on the Alumni Auditorium stage. The University of Ottawa Opera Company performs Dido and Aeneas in the Jock Turcot University Centre on March 15–16. Written by Henry Purcell in the …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEnemy reunites Jake Gyllenhaal with director Denis Villeneuve for the second time, following their 2013 film Prisoners. It tells the story of a young history professor who is dissatisfied with his life. He watches a movie in which there is an actor that looks identical to him. Falling into a sort of obsession, he arranges …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa’s Office of Campus Sustainability hosted a public screening of the documentary Trashed on March 6. Featuring Jeremy Irons, the documentary is not quite as entertaining as his famous voice role as Scar in The Lion King, but it does bring an important and terrifying issue to light. The documentary tells the …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Ottawa rapper began writing poetry at the age of 12. Impressed by the raw, real quality of the music of artists such as Joe Budden, Macklemore, Grieves, and Nas, he decided to turn his poetry into music of his own, and began recording and releasing songs on his YouTube channel four years ago.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWatching is kind of like listening to a drunken tale being told at a bar; each sequence of words makes sense, yet the story itself never seems to fall into perspective.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStudent travels to the Philippines for an international internship Photo by Tina Wallace This school year, Hang Tran met people from all over the world and gained hands-on experience working in a field she hopes to make into a career. AIESEC is a non-profit student-run organization found in more than 144 countries around the world. …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy it’s famous: Considered one of the greatest foreign films of all time, this movie is artistic and hilariously written. It transports its audience to the strange and delightful world of Amélie, an eccentric but lovable character. Played by the brilliant Audrey Tautou, she perfectly captures the character’s melancholic yet adorably imaginative personality. Famous …
Reading Time: 2 minutesLocal musician hosts workshop and performance on campus Photo by Tara Mahoney “For the next four minutes, this song fixes everything.” There were about 20 people sitting around Craig Cardiff at his songwriting workshop in Tabaret Hall on Feb. 25. He played a verse and chorus from “Virginia in the Song” off his new album, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpencer Murdock reviews Schoolboy Q’s latest efforts in this week’s Playback
Reading Time: 2 minutesKid Cudi Satellite Flight: The Journey to Mother Moon | Wicked Awesome/Republic On Feb. 25, Cleveland emcee Kid Cudi became the next musician to ride the wave of releasing albums with little or no warning when he dropped his new album with only a tweet’s notice earlier in the day. Originally intended to be an …
Reading Time: 2 minutesAirplane action movie starts strong but ends in a nosedive Non-Stop is an above average thriller that gets you in the theatre and thoroughly entertains you for 110 minutes. During your stay, you are treated to a great cast of actors in low-key roles that build tension as they bounce conflict off one another. This …
Reading Time: 2 minutesUnibroue’s Éphémère Apple Where to find it: C’est What?, a fantastic bar in downtown Toronto, at a convenience store or SAQ in Gatineau, and at a few special LCBO stores. Comparable to: Blanche de Chambly, which can be found at any bar in Ottawa worth going to. This is a glorious drinking experience. Any hesitation you …
Reading Time: 5 minutesBest Picture: The Wolf of Wall Street Mix drugs, money, and alcohol together and you have the recipe for one of the best movies of the year. In true Martin Scorsese fashion, The Wolf of Wall Street is every teenage guy’s fantasy. Whether it’s the fast cars, endless parties, or the unbelievably attractive women that grace the big screen, you’ve definitely …
Reading Time: 2 minutesMust-see movies required for a successful existence Why it’s famous: Probably one of the most thorough biopics of all time, this eight Academy Award-winning movie tells the story of the non-violent movement that led to India’s independence from the British Empire in the 1940s. Politically charged, yet touching and personal, this was an impeccably shot …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhilanthropic club engages campus and community in service Photo courtesy of Hadi Wess Activities on campus that seem to go unnoticed often pack the biggest punch. Seek to Speak is a non-profit philanthropic organization with roots at the University of Ottawa and in countries around the world. The club’s mission is to engage the public …
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O alumnus’ band returns to Ottawa to promote local music Photo by Matt Godaz The Cardboard Crowns are four roommates who live in East York, Toronto. Inspired and motivated by social injustice and community service, these young men are paying it forward through music. From Aylmer, Que., bassist Francois Cuningham describes the band as …
Reading Time: 2 minutesJuno-nominated singer-songwriter Craig Cardiff is bringing his guitar, loop peddles, and soft voice to the University of Ottawa on Feb. 25.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMarianas Trench lead guitarist releases second EP Photos courtesy of Catrina Jaricot Marianas Trench’s lead guitarist Matt Webb takes centre stage in his new EP, Right Direction. Released on Feb. 4, his six new songs sound very different from the band’s usual music. He says the inspiration for the EP was the last few years …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLove isn’t the only thing that seems endless Based loosely on Scott Spencer’s 1979 novel of the same name, Endless Love is the second cinematic adaptation of an ageless love story. The melodramatic, teen romance stars British actors Alex Pettyfer (David) as the working class boy and Gabriella Wilde (Jade) as the privileged, but emotionally damaged girl. …
Reading Time: 3 minutesCanadian rapper Shah talks about new media, music industry Photo by Stan Jankowski The idea of the struggling artist is not a new one. While most musicians will drop everything to make it to the spotlight, Shah, a Canadian rapper, went in an unconventional direction — completing his bachelor of commerce and his doctorate in medicine …
