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Arts & Entertainment

'Longlegs' Falls Short

The real scares were left to our imagination with marketing that out–scared the film itself. 

by FIONA HERZOG

‘C, XOXO’ is an Unorganized, yet Sincere Love Letter to Miami

The Cuban–American singer’s fourth studio album puts exploration front and center, yielding a complex project.

by DEREK WONG

Reimagining the Classics

Percival Everett’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn reworking exemplifies unapologetic irreverence to the “classics.”

by BOBBY MCCANN

Clairo Strikes Gold with ‘Charm’

The indie darling is comfortable with her vulnerability in her new easy–listening record.

by HANNAH SUNG

The Dark Dance of Ambition in Ti West’s Trilogy

Even when MaXXXine falls short of lofty ambitions, it is still an unmissable finale.

by FIONA HERZOG

'The Bear': Not good, not bad, just fine dining

The third season of this stressful “comedy” has beautiful elements, but the complete dish is incohesive.

by ISAAC POLLOCK

'Challengers'’ Fourth Lead: Exploring Music in Luca Guadagnino Films

The man loves his Blood Orange and Nine Inch Nails.

by SOPHIA MIRABAL

Asali Solomon on Writing 'The Days of Afrekete'

Melding influences from Virginia Woolf to Audre Lorde, Solomon’s novel redefines what it means to come of age.

by MAYA GRUNSCHLAG

The Conglomerate Empire of Taylor Swift

Can they all work it out on the remix?

by DEREK WONG

And the Award for Best New VoD Service Goes to…

Niche streamers are having a heyday. Are you subscribed?

by ISAAC POLLOCK

C–Dramas: The Perfect Alternative to American TV Shows

Nobody wants to watch ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ anymore

by SAMANTHA HSIUNG

Nayeon Teaches the 'ABCD's to Dazzling Results

The second mini album, 'Na,' cements the TWICE member’s status as a full–fledged K–Pop superstar.

by DEREK WONG

Spectra: The Joy of Art

How an LGBTQ+ centered art show showcases youth creativity during Pride.

by BOBBY MCCANN

Cannes Dispatch

Nostalgia and realism in a lackluster year of film

by WEIKE LI

Jenny on the Chopping Block

How Jennifer Lopez and her team are mishandling her status as a legacy artist

by DEREK WONG

The Brooklyn Film Festival Immerses Audiences in an Embrace of Art and Identity

“Art IS better when it movies.”

by CHENYAO LIU

Charli xcx’s Lively Call for a Return to 2000s Club Culture in 'BRAT' Has a Not–So–Remarkable Soft Side

Discothèques, motherhood … maybe we should all stick to what we know.

by SOPHIA MIRABAL

Creating Under Capitalism

From Booktok curating entire libraries to soulless cover designs, are we losing our artistry?

by ZAARA SHAFI

Welcome to Herzog

Jonathan Song leaves behind a lasting legacy as the founder of Penn’s first–of–its–kind artistic housing collective.

by ELLA SOHN

Wallows’ New Album 'Model' is All About Nostalgia

Despite a few lackluster songs, the band still captures their signature sound while exploring new emotional depths.

by SAMANTHA HSIUNG

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