Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the best things about this adaptation of the play, and of Shakespeare’s writing in general, is that despite its antiquity it remains fresh in the eye of the beholder. Shakespeare’s writing still seems as relevant today as it was in the 1600s because of Shakespeare’s ability to understand the core of people’s nature and depict it in his complex characterizations, said Gough.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe album never slows down from start to finish, and it’s perfect to dance along to or pick you up if you’re feeling down. Every song can make you laugh. It does everything a peppy pop song should do, just presented in a radically different way, and across an entire album instead of one four-minute track.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough Green is best recognized for progressions in acoustic power chords, especially on his 2008 album Bring Me Your Love. However his newest work shows a distinct change of pace in sound. Where there was once a soft linear flow of songs, there is now a forte that speaks to the audience in a transformed, sharp, bluesy thundering of songs, but is still directed by lofty introspection from beginning to end.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTime freezes in the music world whenever there is a clash of titans. In the hierarchy of today’s biggest hip-hop superstars, Drake and Future are monoliths. Two of a genre’s biggest artists coming together to release a collaborative project is not something you see every day. What a Time to Be Alive is a mixtape …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPersonal play focuses on coming to terms with the past Photo: Courtesy of Craig Conoley People often compare themselves to animals that they believe they resemble in some way. Dogs are one animal that people gravitate to for their loyalty. Others choose the fox, for its sly nature, or the lion, for its pride and …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat happens when a politician orders a murder to slip by in a vote? Comedy! And if Healey was aiming for a comedy he certainly succeeded, with a cast of hilarious characters, rants against Canadian Tire, a quest to find Triscuits, a splendidly performed awkward post-sex scene, rants against twenty-somethings and excellent use of the word “fuckwit.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnlike its sister festival RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, which gets less and less bluesy every year, CityFolk was filled with folk acts big and small.
Reading Time: 2 minutesYours, Dreamily, streams a distorted flow of sound that can feel melancholy and fleeting at times, but captures moments of revelation. With an assortment of sounds throughout the album, grimy guitar solos and the familiar harsh tones of the Black Keys can be heard, especially in “The Arc”.
Reading Time: 2 minutesShad opened with his song “Hang On” before greeting the crowd, which had been steadily growing throughout the night, and went wild as the CBC Q host started his set.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe visit the new movie theatre to see if the higher price for admission is worth it’s dollar.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile there are many things to enjoy about the winter, let’s get real—life, and beer, is better enjoyed in sunlight and shorts. This will be my last beer review for the Fulcrum, and I’ve decided to leave you all with four spring and summer pints that can be found at an LCBO near you. Remember me as you sip your summer ales somewhere warm and beautiful in the coming months, and never forget the good times alcohol and I brought you. Stay golden. Amsterdam Framboise This beer, brewed seasonally in small batches, is best enjoyed among friends on a sweltering summer day. Surprisingly smooth for a fruity ale, the Framboise manages to walk a fine line between sour and sweet. This strong beer won’t overwhelm you, but it’ll give you and your friends something to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesA look back at the 2015 Juno Awards hosted in Hamilton, Ont.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUnity for Action’s Behind Those Eyes brilliantly addressed issues while entertaining the crowd.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe School of Music’s opera production of Opera Confections brings it’s audience into modern times.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJessica Eritou reviews the king of Twitter, Rob Delaney’s book.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpencer Murdock reviews one of the most talked about rap albums dropping this year.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteKing Tuff’s latest album Black Moon Spell hits it’s sophomore slump.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe new effort from Mike Hadreas, a.k.a. Perfume Genius, provides more of the emotionally charged singles he has produced in the past, but this time with a good deal of new sounds added to his usual sultry piano playing.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the hottest indie band’s singer releases her new album and it does not disappoint.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegular Fulcrum contributor Will Hume reviews Ben Affleck’s new flick, Gone Girl.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe much anticipated album from Caribou leaves listeners pleased with it’s unique sounding jams.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou may have not heard of him, but Mick Jenkins will be flooding the charts with his latest The Water[s] album.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a “Problem” we think you haven’t heard Ariana Grande’s latest album, My Everything.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe wait is over! We have a review for the much anticipated Death from Above 1979 album, The Physical World.
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou may not have heard of J. Cole, but Spencer Murdock looks into his incredible performance at this year’s Ottawa Folk Fest.
