Arts & Entertainment
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
Music
Where Singer–Songwriter Meets Popstar: A Conversation with Ella Jane
Ella loves Lorde and Taylor Swift—just like most of her fans—but her songs can actually stand among the best her idols have written.
by KATE RATNER
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: The Ultimate Party Playlist
From "Super Bass" to "Dynamite," our favorite party songs are guaranteed to bring everyone to the dance floor.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Arts
Jennette McCurdy’s ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ Is for the Nickelodeon Kids Who Are All Grown Up
The “iCarly” actress’ memoir is a cleverly self–aware and cynical narration of her dangerous and interconnected relationships with acting, food, and her mother.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Television
Comedy Television’s Narrowing Scope: Disease or Symptom?
The genres of comedy television being produced and recognized are diminishing as we enter the multifaceted digital age.
by JULIA POLSTER
Film
'Thor: Love and Thunder': Queerbaiting or Queer Representation?
The film isn't “super gay” as the cast and director claim, but the representation it achieves as a Marvel film is still remarkable.
by RACHEL SWYM
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