Arts & Entertainment
Arts
Lowering the Chandelier: What ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Closing Means for Broadway
The final bow of Broadway's longest running show may very well be the final bow for an era of musical theater.
by EMMA HALPER
Television
Was the Magic of the Winx Club Lost in the Reboot?
Revamping a children's show wasn't completely successful this time, but the entertainment industry should keep trying.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Music
Say Hello to The Greeting Committee
This indie pop band out of the Kansas City suburbs will challenge everything you think you know about the midwest.
by CAROLINE CLARKE
Film
Feast Your Eyes on Street's Favorite Food Scenes in Film
On the menu: Ratatouille, pastries, red sauce, and pastrami
by ARIELLE STANGER
Music
‘Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)’: The Year the Negro Died and Black Was Born
The documentary is a love letter to the changing streets of Harlem during the Black Power Movement of the ‘70s.
by MORGAN CRAWFORD
Music
‘Eat with Your Ears First’: The Art of Restaurant Playlisting
How music affects your enjoyment of food, according to a chef and a neuroscientist
by KATE RATNER
Film
A Black "Little Mermaid" is Just What America Needs
Halle Bailey is making a splash as the new Ariel in Disney's live–action remake.
by RYANNE MILLS
Music
'Ctrl:' An Album Able to Withstand the Test of Time
It's been five years since SZA has released an album, yet her music is as popular as ever.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Television
For bitter 'Game of Thrones' fans, 'House of the Dragon' is a thrilling welcome back to Westeros
For those who are worried about another disappointment after 'Game of Thrones,' fear not.
by WEIKE LI
Film
In 'Don’t Worry Darling,' Miss Flo shines as Harry “I–Can’t–Act” Styles stumbles
'Don’t Worry Darling' looks gorgeous, but its acting and pacing drag the film significantly.
by JACOB POLLACK
Television
The Return of the Sitcom: How 'Abbott Elementary' Is Reviving the Network Comedy
Meet ABC’s new hit comedy that's returning the sitcom to glory by sticking to its most successful form.
by EMMA HALPER
Film
Why the DC Extended Universe Can't Be Saved
Batgirl and The Flash aren't the first comic book heroes the DCEU has failed.
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold The Girl’ Exemplifies When Ambition Falls Short
The British–Japanese singer’s second studio album is overflowing with zeal, but not enough direction.
by DEREK WONG
Music
Why You Can't Remember What Happened at Last Year's VMAs
What used to be the peak of pop culture is now a tightly choreographed snoozefest
by DEREK WONG
Music
JID’s ‘The Forever Story’ is a Cinematic Tribute to His Upbringing
The up–and–coming Atlanta rapper truly comes into his own at his most important artistic moment.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Film
The Sandman: Like most dreams, forgettable
Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' is one of his most ambitious titles. Unfortunately, the Netflix series isn't ambitious enough.
by KAYLA COTTER
Music
Kid Cudi’s Rolling Loud Incident Shows the Impact of Celebrity Drama on Mental Health
Cudi’s debacle at the festival stemmed from a personal issue with another artist. Is that even a good reason for controversy?
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Television
Two’s a Party, Three’s a Crowd
When will the competitive love triangle trope end?
by EMMA MARKS
Music
Rookie Mistake: A K–Pop Dilemma Between the New and Old
Why newer K–pop rookies in recent years have struggled to capture the attention of the public.
by DEREK WONG
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