Arts and Entertainment
Hana Eid: Poised Between an Anarchic Youth and Full-Fledged Adulthood
The Nashville singer-songwriter’s debut EP, I Exist Because You Say So, is a raw—and largely triumphant—foray into the Indie Rock scene.
Kanye West Dethroned: Vultures
By Galen Jack
Headed by two superstars with an extensive list of features and producers, Vultures is a sonic success without direction.
What to Wear to Change the Fashion Industry: Women Dressing Women
By Ruby Kennedy
Women Dressing Women is the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first exhibit celebrating the work of solely women in a beautiful visual display of their contributions to the fashion world.
Funny, But Sad Funny.
American Fiction follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison as he struggles to choose between his self-respect as a Black author and his responsibility to provide for his sick mother.
The Bittersweet Flavors of Trader Joe’s Marketing
By Grace Rhee
Trader Joe's marketing tactics ultimately perpetuate harmful stereotypes and mask a slew of corporate shortcomings.
Rich Ideas in Poor Things
By Kostantina Tsahalis, Zoe Feigelson
Poor Things (2023) is not a diatribe; it is rich in aesthetics and ideas, and it leaves the audience imbibed with a hunger to “experience everything.”
Saltburn: Throwing Genres on the Wall To See What Sticks
By Benson Chen
The controversy surrounding Saltburn makes the film’s messaging much more convoluted than it is—the film’s overabundance of themes is its true impediment.
Virtual K-pop Idols: K-pop’s New Connection to Global Audiences?
By Emi Shimada
Virtual K-pop idols give rise to various social concerns while proposing new ways to connect with fans around the world. I
Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down
Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.
Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down
Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.
Friends, Rivals, Mutuals: The Enigmatic Relationship of Manet and Degas
By Grace Rhee
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Manet/Degas, explores the enigmatic relationship between the two famous artists by presenting their thematically similar artworks side by side.
Pablo Picasso: A Parisian Outcast
The Gagosian’s A Foreigner Called Picasso sheds light on Pablo Picasso’s struggle to be recognized as an artist, kept under watch by the police for his anarchist ties.
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Madame Web: It’s Morbin’ Time
By Benson Chen
Though Madame Web is a bleak representation of the future of superhero media, it revels in its mediocrity to become hilariously entertaining.
Percy Jackson is Born Again!
By Rachel Hong
Though it may be flawed, the new Disney+ adaptation has done a faithful job of bearing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ legacy.
Doubles and Dualism on Dsquared2’s Fashion Showcase
By Maegan Diep
Dsquared^2 takes the runway of the Milan Men Fashion Week 2024 with identical twins and an eccentric makeover machine.
The Wondrously Weird-alicious World of Wonka
By Benson Chen
Despite initial doubts, Wonka manages to stand out in an era of the oversaturated market of remakes and reboots by sticking to the wonder and zaniness that made Roald Dahl's novels so popular.
Not Your Mother’s Tiger
Glenn Kaino’s Walking With a Tiger grapples with the complicatedness of Asian American identity.
Françoise Hardy Bids Adieu
Examining the legacy of Françoise Hardy through the release of her new compilation album, 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘫𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘴 𝘥’𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦.
To Be a Brother
By Munem Tajwar
The Iron Claw explores the depths of professional wrestling’s greatest tragedy.
BookTok: The New Age of Reading?
By Raaita Anwar
It seems that both readers and authors alike have fallen victim to the commercialization of literature on TikTok.
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Wolves in Plain Sight: Killers of the Flower Moon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
Reunited with a familiar cast and crew, Martin Scorsese brings the history of the Osage Indian murders to life in epic form.
Out of the Shadows: Priscilla Presley
Priscilla removes the rose-tinted glasses through which society views Elvis’s glamour-filled life and examines it through the eyes of his often-forgotten wife.
Dictatorial Froth in a New Media Universe
Ice Spice is the red-puffer-wrapped gift of a distinct art form for the new millennium.
The Complicated Life and Untimely Death of the Beloved Matthew Perry
A tribute to Friends actor Matthew Perry, and a recap of his life and the events leading up to his sudden death on October 28, 2023.
Stop Making Sense: The Timeless Resonance of the Talking Heads
Every frame, every note, and every movement pushed boundaries.
What’s Happening to Pixar?
Pixar’s increased reliance on sequels in recent years has become a major critique of the studio.
Ahsoka: A Study in Mediocrity
Ahsoka, the latest in a long line-up of Star Wars live-action television shows, falls in the middle of the bunch, failing to make much of an impact.
Max Beckmann: A Decade of Discord
Max Beckmann: The Formative Years, 1915-1925 explores the dark early works of an artist traumatized by World War I.
America’s Most Depressing Goofball: Martin Scorsese
The subjects that attract Scorsese are by no means funny, but he nevertheless creates comedy through contrasts, a style that can be traced back to one of his earliest films, It’s Not Just You, Murray! (1966).
Max Beckmann: A Decade of Discord
Max Beckmann: The Formative Years, 1915-1925 explores the dark early works of an artist traumatized by World War I.
STC Leaves Its Land of Yesterday Behind
By Brandon Phillips, Sofia Thornley
STC’s latest show, Anastasia, proves to be one of its best in recent memory.
Madame Web: It’s Morbin’ Time
By Benson Chen
Though Madame Web is a bleak representation of the future of superhero media, it revels in its mediocrity to become hilariously entertaining.
Hana Eid: Poised Between an Anarchic Youth and Full-Fledged Adulthood
The Nashville singer-songwriter’s debut EP, I Exist Because You Say So, is a raw—and largely triumphant—foray into the Indie Rock scene.
Madame Web: It’s Morbin’ Time
By Benson Chen
Though Madame Web is a bleak representation of the future of superhero media, it revels in its mediocrity to become hilariously entertaining.
Percy Jackson is Born Again!
By Rachel Hong
Though it may be flawed, the new Disney+ adaptation has done a faithful job of bearing the Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ legacy.
Kanye West Dethroned: Vultures
By Galen Jack
Headed by two superstars with an extensive list of features and producers, Vultures is a sonic success without direction.
What to Wear to Change the Fashion Industry: Women Dressing Women
By Ruby Kennedy
Women Dressing Women is the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s first exhibit celebrating the work of solely women in a beautiful visual display of their contributions to the fashion world.
Funny, But Sad Funny.
American Fiction follows Thelonious “Monk” Ellison as he struggles to choose between his self-respect as a Black author and his responsibility to provide for his sick mother.
Doubles and Dualism on Dsquared2’s Fashion Showcase
By Maegan Diep
Dsquared^2 takes the runway of the Milan Men Fashion Week 2024 with identical twins and an eccentric makeover machine.
The Bittersweet Flavors of Trader Joe’s Marketing
By Grace Rhee
Trader Joe's marketing tactics ultimately perpetuate harmful stereotypes and mask a slew of corporate shortcomings.
The Wondrously Weird-alicious World of Wonka
By Benson Chen
Despite initial doubts, Wonka manages to stand out in an era of the oversaturated market of remakes and reboots by sticking to the wonder and zaniness that made Roald Dahl's novels so popular.
Rich Ideas in Poor Things
By Kostantina Tsahalis, Zoe Feigelson
Poor Things (2023) is not a diatribe; it is rich in aesthetics and ideas, and it leaves the audience imbibed with a hunger to “experience everything.”
Not Your Mother’s Tiger
Glenn Kaino’s Walking With a Tiger grapples with the complicatedness of Asian American identity.
Saltburn: Throwing Genres on the Wall To See What Sticks
By Benson Chen
The controversy surrounding Saltburn makes the film’s messaging much more convoluted than it is—the film’s overabundance of themes is its true impediment.
Virtual K-pop Idols: K-pop’s New Connection to Global Audiences?
By Emi Shimada
Virtual K-pop idols give rise to various social concerns while proposing new ways to connect with fans around the world. I
Françoise Hardy Bids Adieu
Examining the legacy of Françoise Hardy through the release of her new compilation album, 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘫𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘴 𝘥’𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦.
To Be a Brother
By Munem Tajwar
The Iron Claw explores the depths of professional wrestling’s greatest tragedy.
Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down
Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.
Sondheim’s Last Musical Is a Let Down
Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, is ambitious but hollow and without nuance.
BookTok: The New Age of Reading?
By Raaita Anwar
It seems that both readers and authors alike have fallen victim to the commercialization of literature on TikTok.
Friends, Rivals, Mutuals: The Enigmatic Relationship of Manet and Degas
By Grace Rhee
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition, Manet/Degas, explores the enigmatic relationship between the two famous artists by presenting their thematically similar artworks side by side.
Pablo Picasso: A Parisian Outcast
The Gagosian’s A Foreigner Called Picasso sheds light on Pablo Picasso’s struggle to be recognized as an artist, kept under watch by the police for his anarchist ties.
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Only Heaven Knows
By Benson Chen
PinkPantheress attempts to create a larger-than-life concept album in Heaven Knows; she is primarily successful.
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Santa’s Sack is a Mixed Bag on Sabrina Carpenter’s fruitcake
Sabrina Carpenter set out to write a “Christ-smash,” to mixed success.
From the Outside Looking In: Shary Boyle
By Dorothy Ha
Shary Boyle deep dives into the complexities of the human identity in her solo art exhibit, Outside the Palace of Me.
How “Instagram Trap” Museums are Warping the Art and Museum World
By Dorothy Ha
In a world driven by social media, new “museums” designed to be Instagram-friendly are rapidly changing the art scene, while traditional art museums are forced to adapt
Wolves in Plain Sight: Killers of the Flower Moon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
Reunited with a familiar cast and crew, Martin Scorsese brings the history of the Osage Indian murders to life in epic form.
What’s Happening to Pixar?
Pixar’s increased reliance on sequels in recent years has become a major critique of the studio.
Out of the Shadows: Priscilla Presley
Priscilla removes the rose-tinted glasses through which society views Elvis’s glamour-filled life and examines it through the eyes of his often-forgotten wife.
Ahsoka: A Study in Mediocrity
Ahsoka, the latest in a long line-up of Star Wars live-action television shows, falls in the middle of the bunch, failing to make much of an impact.
Max Beckmann: A Decade of Discord
Max Beckmann: The Formative Years, 1915-1925 explores the dark early works of an artist traumatized by World War I.
America’s Most Depressing Goofball: Martin Scorsese
The subjects that attract Scorsese are by no means funny, but he nevertheless creates comedy through contrasts, a style that can be traced back to one of his earliest films, It’s Not Just You, Murray! (1966).
Max Beckmann: A Decade of Discord
Max Beckmann: The Formative Years, 1915-1925 explores the dark early works of an artist traumatized by World War I.
Dictatorial Froth in a New Media Universe
Ice Spice is the red-puffer-wrapped gift of a distinct art form for the new millennium.
The Complicated Life and Untimely Death of the Beloved Matthew Perry
A tribute to Friends actor Matthew Perry, and a recap of his life and the events leading up to his sudden death on October 28, 2023.
STC Leaves Its Land of Yesterday Behind
By Brandon Phillips, Sofia Thornley
STC’s latest show, Anastasia, proves to be one of its best in recent memory.