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Arts & Entertainment

Cocaine Bear: A Tale of Revenge

Our newest heroine may just be a coked–up bear.

by JULES LINGENFELTER

Rewatching 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' in the Dawn of Asian American Cinema

If the name Michelle Yeoh means anything, anywhere, at all to you, take another look at the film that made her an international star.

by CATHERINE SORRENTINO

'Daisy Jones & The Six' is the Epitome of Sex, Drugs, & Rock ‘n’ Roll

The new Amazon miniseries revisits the golden era of music while turning a made–up band into reality.

by KELLY CHO

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is the Pinnacle of Absurdist Comedy

How A24 nails comedic exploration of difficult themes in its latest blockbuster hit

by ANGELE DIAMACOUNE

Kali Uchis' Spiritual and Sensual Journey in “Red Moon in Venus”

The R&B and pop singer is the divine feminine, and she’s sharing her secrets with the rest of us.

by HANNAH SUNG

Penn Badgley and The (Un)necessity of Sex Scenes

Sex sells … but at what cost?

by JULES LINGENFELTER

A Marxist Analysis of Fred Again

How has the mystical power of capitalism reached the heart of house music?

by GIULIA NOTO LA DIEGA

Brazilian Funk is Making Waves Across International Waters

From the Coachella stage to the World Cup field, Funk has become Brazil's hottest export.

by LUIZA LOUBACK

Can Machines Be Musical?

AI might become the songwriter’s new best friend.

by MEHREEN SYED

Does AI Belong in Art?

From ChatGPT to TikTok filters, artists and scientists alike wonder how AI fits into the human community—and MoMA has answers.

by EMILY MAIORANO

'Somebody I Used to Know': Not Your Average Rom–Com

A roundtable with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, married couple and creators of the adult coming–of–age movie

by ISAAC POLLOCK

At Locks Gallery, A New Show Highlights Nature's Endangered Magic

Kate Bright magnifies the ever–disappearing natural world in her exhibit.

by JOSEPHINE BUCCINI

Grammys Recap 2023: The Night’s Biggest Winners

Giving you the rundown on the most anticipated night in music.

by RYANNE MILLS

“Her Loss” Is Our Controversy

Drake and 21 Savage's collaborative album is riddled with scandal—and not the good kind.

by MEHREEN SYED

'Titanic' Was Hollywood’s Last Perfect Melodrama

25 years later, Hollywood still hasn’t come close to James Cameron’s epic.

by CATHERINE SORRENTINO

Cecily Nishimura Paints With an Experimental Twist

This student lives and breathes fine arts at Penn—always with a spirit of unrestrained creativity. 

by JOSEPHINE BUCCINI

A Heaven–Sent Musical Milestone

Sam Smith and Kim Petras take a Grammy category with a crimson performance of "Unholy."

by HEAVEN CROSS

Comfort Shows: Finding Peace of Mind in the Familiar

TV shows and movies are known to provide escapism, but their ability to offer sheer comfort is just as important for many people.

by EMMA MARKS

Stop Separating the Art from the Artist

Chloe Bailey’s collaboration with Chris Brown sparks immense backlash. 

by KELLY CHO

Resonant Frequencies

From biorhythms to body rhythms, these five songs by Eno, Wonder, and Guetta, among others, tap directly into the tempos of human life.

by WALDEN GREEN

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