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When ballerinas pirouette like spinning tops and perform weightless jetés across the stage, the audience is in awe of their grace. Though it may look like their bodies are carried by the wind, dancers must master a great deal of strength and control to appear effortless.
Before Kim Kardashian broke the internet, before Kendall Jenner became the highest–paid model in the world, and well before the world was obsessed with Kylie Jenner’s lips, the Kardashian–Jenner clan were just a wealthy family living in Calabasas, Calif.
The following contains mild thematic spoilers for 'The Wilds.'
Monday nights. We don’t celebrate them because the first day of the week has finally come to an end. We celebrate Monday nights because The Bachelor franchise has claimed one night of our week as theirs, and we happily gave it to them. It is the one part of the week where we can sit down with a glass of wine and indulge in the best type of drama—the kind that isn’t our own.
February is Black History Month, and in the wake of recent protests and riots against police brutality, it’s vital that we honor it by educating ourselves and each other. When high school history classes reach the civil rights era, textbooks feature figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and sometimes Malcolm X, but gloss over hundreds of other Black pioneers and heroes. Most of us don't even learn about the Black Panther Party, which made strides forward for its communities but was vilified by the American government.
When people ask me what career I'm thinking of pursuing, I usually respond with "psychologist." However, the real answer is that I want to be Uma Thurman when I grow up. Part of it is an infatuation with the fantasy of who she is as a drop dead gorgeous movie star, but there's more to it—and her—than that.
When you’re single, there’s no day more lonely than Valentine’s Day. With candy hearts and bouquets of flowers being loudly shoved in your face, we often seem to forget that there’s more to love than just romance. Placing romance on a pedestal often leads to unrealistic expectations about relationships and causes many people to define themselves in relation to their significant other. While Valentine's Day can be a great day to celebrate romantic love, we often seem to miss the importance of friendships, families, hobbies, and more. Of course we know romantic love isn't the only kind of love, but with Valentine's Day coming up, we should do better to remember it.
Legendary television personality Larry King passed away on Jan. 23, leaving behind a legacy in broadcasting and television.
Content warning: This article discusses themes of sexual violence.
The opening sequence of the Michael Bay–produced Songbird was perhaps the best part: a cacophony of radio dispatches and news anchor commentary as we’re flashed aerial shots of an abandoned city à la I Am Legend, except set in Los Angeles instead of New York. “New strand, new year!” says a voice seeped in cynicism. “Remember the good old days of fake news? Real news is worse,” says a talking head in a mocking tone. It’s a clever introduction, but from there, it’s all downhill.
What do epic romance, rodents of unusual size, sword fights, a big–hearted giant, evil pirate ships, and a six–fingered man have in common? They’re all crucial components of The Princess Bride, a 1987 romantic–comedy–fantasy–adventure that has a little bit of everything for everyone. It's the perfect film to ensure an escape from reality in this tumultuous time.
Pixar’s Soul goes where few children's films have gone before in order to explore the ideas of existentialism and purpose. Its lessons about life, death, and finding your spark can be easily understood by young audiences, especially when accompanied with its mesmerizing visuals, witty characters, and whimsical music. The writer and director of Soul, Pete Docter, expertly explores difficult questions that are as intriguing to children as to adults. Pixar doesn't just make movies for children—Soul in particular is a multilayered film that appeals differently but equally to viewers of all ages.
Everyone everywhere seems to be talking about Bridgerton. From countless texts that read “Have you watched Bridgerton yet?” to endless memes about the show (with many featuring the infamous spoon–licking clip), it seems like Bridgerton has us all obsessed for good reason. The world of Bridgerton is alluring in so many ways—extravagant balls every night, promenades in beautiful gardens accompanied by stolen glances—and is a far cry from reality for most of us who are more or less stuck inside and glued to our screens.
Quentin Tarantino's films, from Pulp Fiction to Kill Bill to Django Unchained, exemplify quintessential revenge fantasies. His protagonists are unyielding in their quests to seek violent vengeance upon those who have wronged them. His 2009 film Inglourious Basterds is no exception, blending "fantasy and fact" and following several intertwining storylines to rewrite history—in this case, by following two plots to destroy the Third Reich in 1944.
Ever since I started watching more British television, I’ve noticed the comparative lack of Brown—specifically Indian and Pakistani—performers in American entertainment. It’s a gap in on–screen representation that has left me wanting more as both an Indian American and a lover of film and television.
The following contains spoilers for Season Two, Episode Six of ‘The Mandalorian.'
To say the least, 2020 has been a weird year. In light of the social distancing required to remain safe during these times, we've had more time than ever to consume media voraciously. Although watching TV oftentimes felt like a painful reminder of the life we left behind, it also serves as a welcome distraction from the havoc of the real world. Without further ado, we present to you our favorite shows and movies to escape into this year.
Creator of the Star Wars franchise George Lucas once said that “the sound and music are 50% of the entertainment in a movie.” Films have been paired with musical performance since the beginning of cinema, where silent films were screened alongside musical performances in the form of orchestras or pianos. The sound of a film is essential for complementing the visual elements; sound can convey information, themes, or emotions and moods to the viewer.
Recently, a TikTok of Catherine O’Hara recreating an iconic scene from Home Alone 2: Lost in New York has been going viral. It features a clip from this summer's virtual Ferris Bueller’s Day Off reunion, as featured on Josh Gad's John Hughes tribute.
Editor's Note: The following article contains spoilers for season two, episode five of 'The Mandalorian.'
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