Arts and Entertainment
Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas
By Albert Shen
To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins
Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?
By Mira Anant
The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?
Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene
Come read about a Montreal fashion show!
Miyagi-Do’s Final Fight
By Kabir Madan
While far from the best five episodes Cobra Kai has put out, it was decent across the board, but slightly flawed in a few areas, such as the fights and some of the characters.
Orphism: Worthy of Re-examination?
By Galen Jack
“Harmony and Dissonance” highlights the importance of Orphism as a transition between representation and abstraction in European art though the works that make up this exhibition are, for the most part lackluster.
Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator’s Opus of Self Reflection
Tyler, the Creator's newest album represents a pivotal moment in his life, and listeners love the artist’s new found vulnerability
Robert Frank: Finally In Focus
Life Dances On takes a bird’s eye view of Robert Frank’s life, tracing his influences and the evolution of his craft while highlighting the less celebrated facets of his oeuvre.
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
October in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four mini-reviews of singles that were released in October.
Daisy the Great Faces a Challenger Like No Other in the Spectacle
Daisy the Great makes bold swings with the release of the newest EP: Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti
Why We All Want to be Sigmas
By Galen Jack
The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.
Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Experiment
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a therapeutic celebration of himself and his dedication to his art.
We Deserve Better Christmas Markets
By Khush Wadhwa
New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.
The Blissful Birth of the Museum of Modern Art
By Maegan Diep
The Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of Modern exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art celebrates the founding woman who championed the avant-garde movement.
Eternal Atake 2: Lil Uzi Vert Takes a Step Backwards
In Eternal Atake 2, Uzi aims to unite Eternal Atake with his current creative vision, but instead creates a disconnected album unable to live up to his groundbreaking past successes.
Gladiator 1.5
Gladiator II blew its predecessor out of the water with its massive production scale and visual effects, but falls short in end with its originality.
Play-Asia #1: K-pop
“Pierrot” by Le Sserafim and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are stand-out, upbeat songs perfect for the K-pop veteran or newcomer.
Uzumaki Is A Spiral Into Disappointment
After years of anticipation, Adult Swim’s Uzumaki proves to be a maddening mix of greatness and disappointment.
Amanda Ba: Contemplating Desire and Urbanization
Amanda Ba: Developing Desire presents a cryptic look at the current state of Chinese urbanization and development.
Dìdi: Myspace, a Mother’s Love, and Other Relics of the Past
In a mixed media masterpiece, Dìdi teaches its audience that growing up was never transformed by the rise of technology, but merely translated.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1: A Stagnant Dojo
By Kabir Madan
Although the first part of season 6 has its issues, such as pacing and character choices, it still offers five solid episodes worth watching
Art for Art’s Sake?
A Hanes white T-shirt and a two-shaded canvas. At the MoMA, they’re on display. But with only a message and without aesthetic appeal, can they be considered art?
The 76th Emmys: Award Show or Reality Show?
By Sama Daga
This ceremony is meant to celebrate accomplishments in television, but has instead become a battleground.
My Anti-Aircraft Friend: A Shoegaze Renaissance
julie’s latest release, my anti-aircraft friend (2024), showcases the band’s skillful experimentation of the Shoegaze genre, bringing a unique perspective to music as a whole
Short n’ Sweet Is Short, But Not So Sweet
Short n’ Sweet is by no measure a bad album, but it lacks the cohesiveness it needs to truly be successful.
Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age
Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.
MaXXXine Finally Becomes a Star
Mia Goth returns to play Maxine Minx for the last time in an oftentimes shaky end to the X trilogy.
The Seasons, as Seen by Alex Katz
By Kabir Madan
Deadpool and Wolverine is a self-aware film that is extremely fun to watch.
The Dark Side of It Ends with Us: Criticism Over Domestic Abuse Portrayal
By Sofia Sen
Although the film attempts to portray domestic abuse with respect for real victims, the careless and insensitive marketing casts a foreboding shadow over the film.
For Clairo, Third Time’s the Charm
By Galen Jack
Clairo’s latest LP, Charm, sees the once teenaged star describe adulthood with a newfound confidence.
You Think You Know Him
JPEGMafia I Lay Down My Life For You shines a new light on the notorious Left-Wing Hades’s inner psyche.
A Brat review and it's the same but it's The Spectator so it’s not
Summarize the focus of the story in one sentence.
Absolute Bagels: Exiting the Revolving Door of NYC
A bagel shaped void in the heart of the Upper West Side.
Kendrick Lamar’s Grand National Experiment
Kendrick Lamar’s GNX is a therapeutic celebration of himself and his dedication to his art.
Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas
By Albert Shen
To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins
We Deserve Better Christmas Markets
By Khush Wadhwa
New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.
Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?
By Mira Anant
The Annual Bryant Park Winter Village is back, but are the expensive foods and long lines that you’re bound to freeze in worth your time?
Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene
Come read about a Montreal fashion show!
The Blissful Birth of the Museum of Modern Art
By Maegan Diep
The Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of Modern exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art celebrates the founding woman who championed the avant-garde movement.
Miyagi-Do’s Final Fight
By Kabir Madan
While far from the best five episodes Cobra Kai has put out, it was decent across the board, but slightly flawed in a few areas, such as the fights and some of the characters.
Orphism: Worthy of Re-examination?
By Galen Jack
“Harmony and Dissonance” highlights the importance of Orphism as a transition between representation and abstraction in European art though the works that make up this exhibition are, for the most part lackluster.
Eternal Atake 2: Lil Uzi Vert Takes a Step Backwards
In Eternal Atake 2, Uzi aims to unite Eternal Atake with his current creative vision, but instead creates a disconnected album unable to live up to his groundbreaking past successes.
Gladiator 1.5
Gladiator II blew its predecessor out of the water with its massive production scale and visual effects, but falls short in end with its originality.
Chromakopia: Tyler, the Creator’s Opus of Self Reflection
Tyler, the Creator's newest album represents a pivotal moment in his life, and listeners love the artist’s new found vulnerability
Robert Frank: Finally In Focus
Life Dances On takes a bird’s eye view of Robert Frank’s life, tracing his influences and the evolution of his craft while highlighting the less celebrated facets of his oeuvre.
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
Play-Asia #1: K-pop
“Pierrot” by Le Sserafim and “APT.” by Rose and Bruno Mars are stand-out, upbeat songs perfect for the K-pop veteran or newcomer.
Uzumaki Is A Spiral Into Disappointment
After years of anticipation, Adult Swim’s Uzumaki proves to be a maddening mix of greatness and disappointment.
October in Singles
By Emile Lee-Suk, Santino Suarez
Four mini-reviews of singles that were released in October.
Daisy the Great Faces a Challenger Like No Other in the Spectacle
Daisy the Great makes bold swings with the release of the newest EP: Spectacle: Daisy the Great vs. Tony Visconti
Amanda Ba: Contemplating Desire and Urbanization
Amanda Ba: Developing Desire presents a cryptic look at the current state of Chinese urbanization and development.
Why We All Want to be Sigmas
By Galen Jack
The introduction of algorithms to social media has made it almost impossible to resist social pressure, creating a fascination with those who dare defy trends.
Definitively Delicious: (Three Of) The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC
Two writers tackle famous New York Times food critic Pete Wells’s “The 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2024”.
Union Yaoi: Fighting the Good Fight on Behalf of the Animation Industry
Union Yaoi just might have helped save the Animation Industry
Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 1: A Stagnant Dojo
By Kabir Madan
Although the first part of season 6 has its issues, such as pacing and character choices, it still offers five solid episodes worth watching
Art for Art’s Sake?
A Hanes white T-shirt and a two-shaded canvas. At the MoMA, they’re on display. But with only a message and without aesthetic appeal, can they be considered art?
The 76th Emmys: Award Show or Reality Show?
By Sama Daga
This ceremony is meant to celebrate accomplishments in television, but has instead become a battleground.
My Anti-Aircraft Friend: A Shoegaze Renaissance
julie’s latest release, my anti-aircraft friend (2024), showcases the band’s skillful experimentation of the Shoegaze genre, bringing a unique perspective to music as a whole
Dìdi: Myspace, a Mother’s Love, and Other Relics of the Past
In a mixed media masterpiece, Dìdi teaches its audience that growing up was never transformed by the rise of technology, but merely translated.
Short n’ Sweet Is Short, But Not So Sweet
Short n’ Sweet is by no measure a bad album, but it lacks the cohesiveness it needs to truly be successful.
Parasocial Relationships of the Digital Age
Chappell Roan’s TikToks address the problematic truth of parasocial relationships and celebrity culture.
The Evolution of Latin American Furniture: Crafting Modernity at the MoMA
A glimpse into the MoMA’s Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America (1940-1980)
Beabadoobee’s Tomorrow Moves in a Mediocre Direction
By Rachel Hong
Beabadoobee’s latest studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, is a step in the wrong direction with its mild lyrics and lackluster production.
For Clairo, Third Time’s the Charm
By Galen Jack
Clairo’s latest LP, Charm, sees the once teenaged star describe adulthood with a newfound confidence.
You Think You Know Him
JPEGMafia I Lay Down My Life For You shines a new light on the notorious Left-Wing Hades’s inner psyche.
A Brat review and it's the same but it's The Spectator so it’s not
Summarize the focus of the story in one sentence.
MaXXXine Finally Becomes a Star
Mia Goth returns to play Maxine Minx for the last time in an oftentimes shaky end to the X trilogy.