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(06/21/24 4:00am)
The claim that 2024 is a lackluster year for the Cannes Film Festival has been heard throughout the two weeks of the festival, even with body–horror freakout like The Substance or emphatically political thriller The Seed of the Sacred Fig, the latter of which gained a nearly 15–minute emotional standing ovation after its premiere. Most main competition films, according to my fellow journalists, are dull and horribly nostalgic.
(06/28/24 4:00am)
Post–pandemic, hand sanitizer has emerged as a sacred commodity while every ill–concealed cough is met with glaring suspicion. As students across campus gulp down packets of Emergen–C and shovel cough drops down their throats, their frantic efforts to dodge an invisible enemy are eclipsed by the inevitability of illness.
(06/20/24 7:16am)
My alarm blares at 7:00 a.m. Groggily, I nearly fall out of a mattress sagging on a broken bed frame as I rush to press snooze, lest I accidentally wake my roommate. I feel like I’m in the quad again—a twin XL, communal showers, an earlier–than–humane wake–up time (thanks, 8:30 a.m. screenings and freshman fall astrology in DRL), and, of course, a roommate whose sleep schedule is seemingly orchestrated by the powers that be to be at odds with mine.
(06/21/24 4:34am)
Visibility is a certain tyranny: We should question how ways of seeing the world are constructed in order to draw our gaze to certain things. Why are only certain artists made visible to us? Certain works? It is through visibility—an alternate visibility—that a certain displacement of the status quo occurs, a displacement away from the expected ways of seeing, towards youthful creativity where new art is championed unabashedly.
(06/14/24 4:00am)
As the numbers on the weather app are now reaching above 80 degrees, and the evening air is thick with humidity, one can't help but crave anything to cool off. And while blasting the air conditioning 24/7 may be tempting (although not the most economical or eco–friendly solution), Philadelphians have been surviving these hot East Coast summers forever. So how do they do it? Here's Street's ultimate guide to staying cool in the city, from local favorites and hidden gems.
(06/17/24 4:00am)
Jennifer Lopez has a storied career. She made her debut on TV in the '90s, and then made an obvious transition from actress to singer, following her success as the lead in the biopic Selena. Since then, both her music and acting careers amassed hits like “Let’s Get Loud” or “On the Floor,” as well as success in films like Out of Sight and Hustlers. She headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Shakira in 2020, which is widely regarded as a slot for only music’s biggest stars.
(06/14/24 4:00am)
From May 31 through June 9, the 27th annual Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) shared a diverse lineup of stories from all around the world. The theme was immersion: immersion into different cultures, unpopular perspectives, and fictional worlds that echo our own. The lineup spits in the face of those who see cinema as mere escapism, and forces viewers to consider hard truths about faith, love, and resistance to oppression. Beyond the rich wealth of stories, the independent film festival introduced an advertising campaign bringing “real art” to life through a movie, further proving cinema as the art form for expression.
(06/12/24 4:00am)
From June to July, the air in Taipei is thick with humidity, wrapping around me like a warm blanket.
(06/12/24 6:41pm)
For an artist whose discography had already embodied the rebellious, pleasure–loving energy of mid–2010s youth, the best is yet to come, apparently. Charli xcx’s sixth studio album, BRAT, has been promoted as her “most aggressive and confrontational” to date, according to the singer herself. With the artist’s own foreshadowing, coupled with her history as a pop icon, it’s easy to expect the messy, thrilling hyper-pop record of our dreams. This assumption makes further sense when you consider the inspiration for the record: a callback to the illegal London rave scene where a young Charli first started performing. Talk about authenticity.
(06/07/24 4:00am)
From the cobblestone streets of Elfreth Alley to the daisy meadows at Franklin Square, Philadelphia has become renowned for its rich historical beauty. It’s no surprise that many students find solace in traversing Reading Terminal Market or taking a leisurely stroll through Old City. However, while many residents take pride in their city’s charm, its aesthetic allure conceals a more somber history of economic disparity and insurmountable hardship.
(06/07/24 4:00am)
As a child, I could spend hours in a bookstore. Amidst the murmurs of fellow bookworms and the satisfying turning of pages, I wandered the kid’s aisle with my head tilted sideways as I traced the spines along the shelves and drew out books, meticulously deciding which would be my next pick. Although I would still happily spend hours in a bookstore today, my mind is full of the viral books I’ve seen on TikTok. Instead of looking for beautiful art covers, I spend a vast amount of time scouring the shelves for familiar names. Even when I do get roped in by an intriguing book, I instantly check its Goodreads rating—anything less than four stars is a waste of time!
(06/07/24 4:00am)
This is no ordinary house.
(06/04/24 2:35pm)
Shaquille O’Neal—though most just know him as Shaq—announced his retirement from the NBA on June 1, 2011. For most players, this would mark the end; it would be the last time he commanded the public eye, the last time he was regularly watched by large swathes of the country, and the last time people would think about him. Sure, there might be an appearance every now and then, as they discuss a sports opinion on TV or appear in a random commercial. But—for the most part—celebrity status does not increase once a professional athlete retires.
(05/31/24 5:15am)
What if I told you that your neighborhood doctor, global–business and manufacturing CEOs, and an esteemed professor were once radical Philadelphia activists? Nearly 40 years ago, they belonged to an intimate community of Penn students who led the crusade against the university’s investment in apartheid South Africa. You may not guess it at first glance—they bear little resemblance to the bright–eyed teens (or “scruffy hippies,” as the now–professor and lawyer self–describes) who fought the Penn administration all those years ago—but that same fire is visible after mere minutes into speaking with each.
(05/31/24 4:00am)
The May 24 release of Wallows’ latest record, Model, might have left fans with mixed emotions. After knocking down industry doors with their 2017 breakout single “Pleaser,” the band released their debut album Nothing Happens in 2019, which featured the hit track “Are You Bored Yet?” The song launched them into two–hit wonder and pop stardom status, and the band quickly became recognized for their distinct nostalgia–infused summer tunes. Their highly anticipated 2022 sophomore album, Tell Me That It’s Over, was a clear deviation from the alt–rock genre that they were so attuned to—replete with unexpected sonic textures and a grungy garage–rock feel—but was still well–received by fans.
(05/29/24 4:00am)
God bless whoever told Billie Eilish to take the title track from Happier Than Ever and turn it into a full album.
(05/24/24 3:33am)
Rap beef and long–lasting resentment fuel hip–hop’s eternally–burning creative fire. While other genres squirm uncomfortably under the pressure of competition, rap never shies away, refusing to stale under tedious PR statements and mutual respect. And what competition can be more interesting than that between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, hip–hop’s two dominant forces? We find commercial supremacy squaring up against the critically beloved: the stuff of great American lore. But, this beef is more than just celebrity entertainment. Rap battles breed something infinitely more valuable—good music.
(05/24/24 4:00am)
Marie Antoinette’s misquoted revolutionary line can be amended for 21st-century America: LET THEM TAKE DRUGS. From skipping doses to unnecessary deaths, stories of Philadelphians being outpriced of life–saving medication are becoming all too common. As one of the leading healthcare providers and research institutions in Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine respectively invent and prescribe many of these expensive drugs. Biden’s efforts to lower pricing have been met with positive reactions, but Penn has spoken out against one in particular.
(05/24/24 4:00am)
Studio Ghibli’s works are often lauded, first and foremost, for their technical artistry. The Japanese animation studio, which received an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, is known for its highly expressive, unique characters. They lead stories surrounded by color and movement. Each moment given to the appreciation of a mountainous landscape in Princess Mononoke or the fluidity of water in Ponyo steals away our breath, creating worlds seemingly beyond our perceptions of reality. Yet what makes Hayao Miyazaki’s films so striking is what firmly grounds them in the midst of all their fantasy. No movie demonstrates this so well as Spirited Away. More than 20 years after its release, the Oscar–winning film continues to shine, both as a cinematic masterpiece and as a movie whose meaning grows with you.
(05/17/24 5:00am)
For the Class of 2024, every student remembers where they were when they saw the news—the bleak headlines of the COVID–19 era were the backdrop for the beginning of their undergraduate careers. These memories play through the minds of this year’s graduating class when they reflect on their first year at Penn.