Arts & Entertainment
Arts
Frida Kahlo’s Likeness Has Become More Important Than Her Art
How capitalism and consumer feminism has made the artist merely a symbol.
by DYLAN GROSSMANN
Film
Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Artifice
The release of a collection of four short films continues Anderson’s quest for understanding storytelling.
by ADEN BERGER
Arts
They’re Past Their Prime
Galleries are headed towards death if they only show artists who are dead.
by DYLAN GROSSMANN
Music
The Time–Traveling Magic of Japanese City Pop
A lighthearted, catchy melody leads to a tale of orientalism, international relations, and the power of the internet.
by JULIA FISCHER
Film
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Music
“Vampire Empire” and the Toxicity of Leak Culture
With the popularity of unreleased music and leaks on the rise, your favorite artists are losing artistic control.
by JAKE FALCONER
Music
Phish Shows Are Decadent and Depraved
Well, maybe not decadent, but depraved for sure.
by COLE KNIGHT
Arts
Joni Mitchell (Preemptively) Reincarnated
Rainee Blake completely transforms in her one woman tribute show, "Take Me As I Am"
by LILA DUBOIS
Television
'Ahsoka' is a Symptom of a Dying Franchise
The newest entry in the Star Wars universe continues an anti–art trend in the galaxy far, far away.
by ADEN BERGER
Arts
A Munch with Mensches at “I Could Nosh”
We kibitzed, schmoozed, and of course, noshed at this conversation with Michael Solomonov, Alex Edelman, and Jake Cohen.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
Sexyy Red’s Rush to the Forefront of Rap Stardom
Sexyy Red’s authentic sound and confident persona distinguish her from her contemporaries.
by ANANYA VARSHNEYA
Film
'Speed Racer' and the Anatomy of a Cult Classic
Reflections on the Wachowski siblings’ anime adaptation as it turns 15.
by CALEB CRAIN
Music
'LOONATIC' Deals: The Saga of the LOONA vs. Blockberry Creative Lawsuits
LOONA’s fight against their former company is a Cinderella story that uncovers the shady deals lurking behind K–Pop company contracts.
by DEREK WONG
Music
The Deutsch Roots of Drum & Bass
The synthesizer songs that you know and love boast a history that is deeply radical and shockingly German.
by NISHANTH BHARGAVA
Arts
The Book Club Revolution is Female
How women–led online communities are reshaping literary discourse
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Television
Another Summer of 'Love Island': The New Multiverse?
Almost ten years running, the famous reality TV show seems ready to be 'dumped,' but not without trying its hand at the multiverse.
by MOLLIE BENN
Film
An Ode to the Ugly, Untalented Gays
How Bottoms explores the overdramatic plight of being a loser in highschool
by JULES LINGENFELTER
Music
What Does the Music You Listen to Say About Your Personality?
Your musical horoscope decoded
by MEHREEN SYED
Television
The Summer of 'Suits'
How exactly did a show that premiered in 2011 find itself on the charts in 2023?
by DIANNA TRUJILLO MAGDALENO
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