Rom–Com Legend Nancy Meyers Is Back to Save the Genre
(05/09/22 11:00pm)
Beautiful homes. Epic Hans Zimmer scores. White women in all–white outfits. Lots of white wine. Divorce. Diane Keaton.
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Camila Cabello Shows Her 'Familia' to the World.
(05/09/22 7:00pm)
Camila Cabello has always hovered between the A–list and B–list of pop singers. She debuted with the girl group Fifth Harmony via X Factor in 2012, creating hits like “Worth It” and “Work from Home,” but never really having household recognition unlike the similarly formed One Direction. Cabello left the group at its peak, and her first few solo singles didn’t quite latch on to the public, but “Havana” took over the world by storm, becoming her first number–one song as a solo artist. Her second album Romance was riddled with media gossip thanks to her relationship with Shawn Mendes, and it spawned the summer hits “Señorita” and “My Oh My.”
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, April 2022
(04/18/22 4:00am)
2022 is shaping up to be a big year for indie and mainstream music fans alike, with releases from Harry Styles, Angel Olsen, Perfume Genius, and Pusha T in the works. As the anticipation builds for these exciting albums, Street's taking a look at the songs that are making the wait a little bit easier. From covers that are getting us through the hardest midterms to singles that are complementing the start of spring and the return of warm weather, these tracks have undoubtedly redefined our perspective on life.
Elon Musk: Defender of Free Speech or Power–Hungry Entrepreneur?
(04/19/22 5:21pm)
There's a genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist taking the world by storm, and it’s not Tony Stark. Instead it’s the man that inspired the character of Tony Stark—Elon Musk. Unsurprisingly, Musk is constantly innovating and seeking out new avenues to make daily life more efficient. However, Musk has also made a name for himself through his promotion of COVID–19 misinformation, hypocrisy regarding artificial intelligence, and transphobic memes. But this time around, Musk isn’t making the news over his controversial persona or technological prowess. Rather, it’s something unprecedented—taking over Twitter.
Reddit’s r/place: A Chaotic Digital Art Experiment
(04/19/22 2:23pm)
The internet is a ruthless place: Twitter wars, harsh memes, and ferocious fights in comment sections are the norm. For four days beginning on April Fool's day in 2017 (and revived for its fifth anniversary at the beginning of this month), Reddit’s r/Place subreddit was the home of much of this intensity. Instead of up– or down–voting one another’s posts, users both cooperated and competed for space on a virtual canvas as part of this online initiative.
“A Sustainable Marketplace”: Reimagining Sustainable Futures
(04/20/22 7:10pm)
Although climate change has gained more mainstream public attention in recent years, the meaning of terms like sustainability and eco–friendly have become increasingly nebulous. Many of the reasons for this issue aren’t mere coincidence. For years, greenwashing has been used as a tactic by corporations who co–opt the language of sustainability for advertising purposes, while failing to make actual changes to their environmentally unsustainable business practices, and continuing to cause material harm to the environment and marginalized communities across the world.
Does Disney+'s Acquisition of "Dancing with the Stars" Foreshadow the Death of Broadcast TV?
(04/20/22 6:29pm)
After 30 seasons, ABC announced last week that it had dropped network darling Dancing with the Stars following a steep decline in ratings in the coveted 18–34 demographic. However, loyal fans have nothing to fret over. Disney+ announced that it had acquired the ABC staple in what may initially seem like a surprising investment for the kid–oriented streaming service. Shock aside, its implications are vast for the platform, which has seen its subscriber growth stagnate due to a lack of adult programs.
Beer Girls, Sad Indie Alt Girls, and Why Women Can Never Win
(04/18/22 3:30pm)
In high school, I aspired to be a beer girl. A beer girl hung out with guys and played pong at parties—she wasn’t one for girly chatter, and perhaps looked a little intimidating. She wore baggy clothing and no makeup, yet looked stunning nonetheless. She was chill. The beer girl was the first of many types of girls who are “not like other girls"—girls who were considered "unique" and didn’t fit the mold of what most other girls were doing.
Pamela Anderson and the Cigarette Mom: TikTok's Causal Classism
(04/11/22 9:00pm)
It’s 2022, but on TikTok, it could be the ‘90s. Ever since the Hulu release of the limited miniseries Pam & Tommy, the iconic looks of Pamela Anderson have been making a resurgence. Across social media, it feels like Gen Z is trying to look like Gen X in their youth.
Surprisingly, the 2022 Grammys Weren’t Bad
(04/12/22 8:00pm)
The award show that everyone loves to hate tried a new tactic this year: not sucking.
Why Is Will Smith’s Oscars Slap Such a Big Deal?
(04/11/22 7:00pm)
When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia, reactions to the incident ranged from shock to laughter. This mixed reaction soon led to discourse on how Smith's slap poorly reflects not only on him, but also on the Black community at large. Smith has faced harsh consequences just weeks after the slap, resigning from the Academy after a formal investigation was launched against him. Production of his upcoming movies Bad Boys 4 and Fast and Loose have been stalled, with BBC reporting that his career is now “mortally wounded.”
The ‘American Song Contest’ Attempts to Bring ‘Eurovision’ to the US of A
(04/11/22 11:52pm)
Hamster wheels. Yodeling. A gaggle of grandmothers. You never quite know what to expect in the Eurovision Song Contest, Europe’s annual competition in which roughly 40 countries send an artist to represent their nation with an original song. The contest, which started after World War II as an attempt to heal the continent with just seven countries, has grown into an annual celebration of music, fun, kitsch, and glamor. It’s launched the careers of ABBA, Celine Dion, and Måneskin. It’s created viral moments. It’s even been lovingly satirized by Will Ferrell.
Alt–Girls of Color Are Here To Stay
(04/13/22 4:35am)
TikTok alt–girls define themselves as the opposite of the mainstream. From finely curated alt–rock playlists to grungy thrifted outfits, the alt–girl aesthetic is seemingly ubiquitous. But what exactly does she look like? Well, that’s where the problem begins.
Tate McRae Takes Flight in Philly
(04/06/22 3:00am)
At around 7:20 p.m. on Monday, March 28, an expansive line stretched around the block on South Street, with hundreds of teenage girls and their reluctant boyfriends and parents. Everyone was shaking, and not just with anticipation for the show, as the weather was a crisp 27 degrees Fahrenheit. With red noses and cheeks, the queue slowly inched forward towards the entrance to the Theatre of Living Arts. Above the front doors was a sign that read “Tate McRae Sold Out.”
‘Flipping the Script’ Speaker Series Learns From Existing Diversity in Hollywood
(04/11/22 7:00pm)
The separation of screen and viewer—a separation rooted in unfamiliarity toward characters I’ve seen on screen for as long as I can remember, of plots and writing styles that are intended for a “general audience” that I don’t belong to. To be a part of the screen, to reach out and mix what’s being shown to you with your own experience, is often a rarity for those beyond the Eurocentric norm. The world of television and cinema is a universe I compartmentalized as wholly different from my own reality, and when comparisons were struck between the two, it became harder to find emotional value in either.
The Movies Are Opera’s Newest Frontier
(05/03/22 7:00pm)
Renée Fleming. Joyce DiDonato. Kelli O’Hara.
The Search for the Perfect Pop Song
(04/05/22 7:25am)
Remember that feeling of hearing your favorite song on the radio for the first time? That one song that everyone knows? Pop music has been around for quite some time, and it's been shapeshifting ever since its beginning.
A Union Is Brewing
(04/05/22 5:00pm)
Lately, it’s been busier than usual near the Starbucks at the corner of 34th and Walnut streets. Waves of customers approach the store and notice the doors are locked and lights are turned off inside. A small poster at the entrance reads “Sorry For the Inconvenience.” But in front of the closed store, enthusiastic volunteers can be seen talking to incoming customers, handing out flyers, or passing around clipboards. Several of these off–duty workers and volunteers wear pins that have the words “Starbucks Workers United” imprinted in all caps, outlining an image of a raised fist and coffee mug.
Google Chrome Extension SignUp Fights to Make Movies Deaf–Accessible
(04/06/22 3:00pm)
When I first speak with Mariella Satow, I have to bite my tongue to keep from interrupting her with stories about my 7–year–old sister, whom I will inevitably boast about before we sign off. In the background, the 2022 Oscars gear up: A few hours from now, Troy Kotsur will become the first deaf man to win an acting Oscar, and CODA will win Best Picture in a ceremony overshadowed by controversy.
The Happy Fits Redefine Positivity on 'What Could Be Better'
(04/14/22 6:00pm)
“Put your hands up if you’ve never rocked out to a cello before,” The Happy Fits lead vocalist Calvin Langman asked at last week’s XOXO Tour concert while opening for The Maine at Union Transfer. With my hands in the air, I decided I’d become a cello convert. After their 2016 EP intended only for friends and family blew up on Spotify, Langman, along with guitarist Ross Monteith and drummer Luke Davis, decided to “try and make it work.” They dedicated themselves to producing songs dominated by cello, a secret weapon that is “all power chords,” making it ideal for rock music, Langman says.
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