Arts & Entertainment
Ticketmaster Killed the Radio Star
When it comes to the contemporary concert scene, maybe we should shoot the messenger.
Polyphonic Perfection: The Gesualdo Six Captivate Philadelphia
Full of passion and love for their craft, the UK–based ensemble brought early English music to life on Penn's campus.
Between the Sheets and the Shackles at the 33rd Philadelphia Film Festival
Four movies' gritty look at how society controls sexuality in all the wrong ways.
‘Why Not You?’: Rob Sharenow at the Kelly Writers House
A reflection on Rob Sharenow’s talk at the Kelly Writers House about his ambiguous path to success in creative media.
Mount Eerie Offers Us No Quarter in his ‘Night Palace’
After a five–year musical hiatus, Phil Elverum’s synthesis of the personal and political arrives with mixed success.
Spending Seasons in Stars Hollow
Gilmore Girls is a fall show, says Penn. But why?
Xiu Xiu’s Most Recent Release Is Not So Tough a Pill To Swallow
If there’s a best time to expose your friends to the evocative, experimental indie outfit, it’s now.
‘The Eleven’ and the Ephemeral World of FKA Twigs
Twigs's exhibition at Sotheby’s once again proves her to be a genre-defying visionary.
'Devilman Crybaby' and The Degeneracy of the Human Body
The horrific, the erotic, and the depths of human nature.
'Anora': A Dark Cinderella Story
Sean Baker’s subversion of the classic modern fairytale goes much deeper than the prince and the castle.
From Philadelphia to the Caribbean: Packing Barrels with Care
Penn Museum’s latest exhibition, Love Sent Across Seas, attempts to capture the immigrant experience.
If These Walls Could Talk
Chinatown's walls reveal the deeply human spirit in Philadelphia’s ever–evolving story.
'Seeking Mavis Beacon': The Silent Faces of Innovation
A journey to uncover Renée L’Espérance’s legacy becomes a celebration of Black innovation, creativity, and identity in Seeking Mavis Beacon.
Why Joker: Folie à Deux Misses The Mark
Too somber to be a decent pop culture movie, too superficial to be a decent arthouse movie.
Halsey’s ‘The Great Impersonator’ is a Letter to God and to Herself
Structured through homages to her musical inspirations, Halsey’s newest album is visceral, jarring and shockingly intimate.
Dress To Impress for the Movies
Going to the movies is a special event. Why not dress up for the occasion?
Is This What Next Generation Classical Music Sounds Like?
The Detroit–based chamber orchestra is blazing a bold new path forward in the classical world.
Charts, So Confusing
Does Billboard still matter in guiding the cultural conversation?
Japonisme Makes Its Way to the East Coast
The impressionist take on Japanese art just finished up its tour on the East Coast—it’s time to reflect.
