Arts and Entertainment
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Eurovision: Divided by Music
By Khush Wadhwa
This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?
Drizzy or K.Dot?
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance.
Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It
Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?
Chappell Roan: A Wand, a Rabbit, and a Queer Pop Princess
Chappell Roan claims to be “your favorite artist’s favorite artist”, and she’s just getting started.
Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted
By Sama Daga
The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.
Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy
By Emi Shimada
“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line
Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
April in Review: K-pop
By Rachel Hong
Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
Taylor’s Tortured Listener’s Department
By Benson Chen
The Tortured Poets Department fails spectacularly in trying, with its recycled ideas and sounds that become dated from release.
Minisode 3: Mending the Promise
By Rachel Hong
Minisode 3: TOMORROW is triumphant as a stylistically consistent, optimistic, and deeply personal narrative that every fan, old and new, can truly appreciate.
The Balance of Grief and Motherhood
A comprehensive review of the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Even Worse Than the Real Thing!
A review of the 2024 Whitney Biennial: Even Better than the Real Thing
Scrolling to Starvation
By Nathalie Cuevas, Sofia Thornley
Anorexia has not only persisted in the dieting regimes of supermodels but now in the average teenage girl’s social media feed, lurking in their wishlists and the Vogue beauty secrets that they watch and obsess over.
Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day
With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.
“Émigré”: A WWII Love Story Told Through Music
By Albert Shen
A review of the recently released oratorio “Émigré”
Quiet on Set: Behind Nickelodeon’s “Golden Age”
By Emi Shimada
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is an expertly-produced docuseries that reveals the atrocities that happened behind the scenes during Nickelodeon’s “golden era,” begging the question: how do we protect kids in entertainment?
Lock In.
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
As AP season approaches, so does the annual A&E STUDY PLAYLIST! This is for the 4:00 a.m. all-nighters. Hype music type [EXPLETIVE].
Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future
By Madeline Hutchinson, Olivia Callahan
Reviewing Adrianne Lenker’s new album, Bright Future.
March in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals
Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success. Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success.
A Lang Lang Way From Home
At the Santa Cecilia Hall in Rome, Lang Lang delivered a memorable performance that captured both his effortless skill and his performative flair.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Psykos
By Galen Jack
Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.
Kung Fu Panda 4: The Drawn Out End
By Sama Daga
Viewers hoped the release of Kung Fu Panda 4 would be a nostalgic experience, but instead received confirmation that the trilogy marked the end of this infamous series.
Channels: Bringing Shoegaze into the Digital Age
Brooklyn band Punchlove emerges from the shadow of their basement with Channels, a digital experimentation upon the Shoegaze genre.
Neil Young's Spotify Exit: A Catalyst for Artist Activism and Platform Accountability
By Sofia Sen
Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.
Girl, Ravenous: Female Cannibalism in Media
By Virgenya Zhu
An investigation into the grotesque film craze sweeping the zeitgeist: women who are hungry for something they shouldn’t be.
Tomer Hanuka’s Polychromatic Fantasy
The Society of Illustrators presented a collection of digital artist Tomer Hanuka’s illustrations from the past decade
Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters
Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.
We’re All in Harvey’s World
By Ryan Radwan
After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
The Budding Artists of Manhattan
By Ruby Kennedy
The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft
By Benson Chen
Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.
May in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?
Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.
When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck
By Albert Shen
Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.
The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover
A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.
Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy
By Emi Shimada
“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line
Eurovision: Divided by Music
By Khush Wadhwa
This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?
Drizzy or K.Dot?
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance.
Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon
By Galen Jack, Somerset Seidenberg
With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.
April in Review: K-pop
By Rachel Hong
Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.
Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It
Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?
What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?
Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.
Chappell Roan: A Wand, a Rabbit, and a Queer Pop Princess
Chappell Roan claims to be “your favorite artist’s favorite artist”, and she’s just getting started.
Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted
By Sama Daga
The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.
Disney’s Diversity Dilemma: Representation or False Inclusivity?
By Raaita Anwar
Once again, the issues around Disney’s diversity in casting seem to ask: when is race-swapping appropriate and when is it a lazy play on representation?
Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to KNTRY Radio
By Benson Chen
Beyoncé builds upon her journey of reclamation with act ii, Cowboy Carter, an album which has a range of genres as vast as the Texas deserts the album takes place in.
Scrolling to Starvation
By Nathalie Cuevas, Sofia Thornley
Anorexia has not only persisted in the dieting regimes of supermodels but now in the average teenage girl’s social media feed, lurking in their wishlists and the Vogue beauty secrets that they watch and obsess over.
Taylor’s Tortured Listener’s Department
By Benson Chen
The Tortured Poets Department fails spectacularly in trying, with its recycled ideas and sounds that become dated from release.
Minisode 3: Mending the Promise
By Rachel Hong
Minisode 3: TOMORROW is triumphant as a stylistically consistent, optimistic, and deeply personal narrative that every fan, old and new, can truly appreciate.
The Balance of Grief and Motherhood
A comprehensive review of the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Even Worse Than the Real Thing!
A review of the 2024 Whitney Biennial: Even Better than the Real Thing
Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day
With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.
The New New Doja Cat
Scarlet 2 Claude, diverging from its predecessor lyrically, stylistically, and instrumentally, is the next stage of Doja Cat’s career itself.
“Émigré”: A WWII Love Story Told Through Music
By Albert Shen
A review of the recently released oratorio “Émigré”
Quiet on Set: Behind Nickelodeon’s “Golden Age”
By Emi Shimada
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is an expertly-produced docuseries that reveals the atrocities that happened behind the scenes during Nickelodeon’s “golden era,” begging the question: how do we protect kids in entertainment?
Lock In.
By The Arts & Entertainment Department
As AP season approaches, so does the annual A&E STUDY PLAYLIST! This is for the 4:00 a.m. all-nighters. Hype music type [EXPLETIVE].
Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future
By Madeline Hutchinson, Olivia Callahan
Reviewing Adrianne Lenker’s new album, Bright Future.
March in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals
Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success. Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success.
A Lang Lang Way From Home
At the Santa Cecilia Hall in Rome, Lang Lang delivered a memorable performance that captured both his effortless skill and his performative flair.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Psykos
By Galen Jack
Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.
Kung Fu Panda 4: The Drawn Out End
By Sama Daga
Viewers hoped the release of Kung Fu Panda 4 would be a nostalgic experience, but instead received confirmation that the trilogy marked the end of this infamous series.
Channels: Bringing Shoegaze into the Digital Age
Brooklyn band Punchlove emerges from the shadow of their basement with Channels, a digital experimentation upon the Shoegaze genre.
Neil Young's Spotify Exit: A Catalyst for Artist Activism and Platform Accountability
By Sofia Sen
Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.
She’s “Done With Caring,” so She Made a Whole Album About it
By Benson Chen
Ariana Grande’s meditations on the cyclical nature somewhat pan out on her concept album eternal sunshine.
