Arts and Entertainment

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 Dark Side of It Ends with Us: Criticism Over Domestic Abuse Portrayal

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.

The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover

A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.

The Lively World of Wanda Gág

A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot

In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.

Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.

May in Singles

Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?

The Budding Artists of Manhattan

The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.

The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.

When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck

Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.

We’re All in Harvey’s World

After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.

Eurovision: Divided by Music

This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?

Drizzy or K.Dot?

Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance. 

Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It

Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?

Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted

The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.

Disney’s Diversity Dilemma: Representation or False Inclusivity?

Once again, the issues around Disney’s diversity in casting seem to ask: when is race-swapping appropriate and when is it a lazy play on representation?

Chappell Roan: A Wand, a Rabbit, and a Queer Pop Princess

Chappell Roan claims to be “your favorite artist’s favorite artist”, and she’s just getting started.

Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to KNTRY Radio

Beyoncé builds upon her journey of reclamation with act ii, Cowboy Carter, an album which has a range of genres as vast as the Texas deserts the album takes place in.

Scrolling to Starvation

Anorexia has not only persisted in the dieting regimes of supermodels but now in the average teenage girl’s social media feed, lurking in their wishlists and the Vogue beauty secrets that they watch and obsess over.

Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day

With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.

Lock In.

As AP season approaches, so does the annual A&E STUDY PLAYLIST! This is for the 4:00 a.m. all-nighters. Hype music type [EXPLETIVE].

Quiet on Set: Behind Nickelodeon’s “Golden Age”

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is an expertly-produced docuseries that reveals the atrocities that happened behind the scenes during Nickelodeon’s “golden era,” begging the question: how do we protect kids in entertainment?

“Émigré”: A WWII Love Story Told Through Music

A review of the recently released oratorio “Émigré”

March in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals

Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success. Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Psykos

Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.

Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future

Reviewing Adrianne Lenker’s new album, Bright Future.

Even Worse Than the Real Thing!

A review of the 2024 Whitney Biennial: Even Better than the Real Thing

The New New Doja Cat

Scarlet 2 Claude, diverging from its predecessor lyrically, stylistically, and instrumentally, is the next stage of Doja Cat’s career itself.

Minisode 3: Mending the Promise

Minisode 3: TOMORROW is triumphant as a stylistically consistent, optimistic, and deeply personal narrative that every fan, old and new, can truly appreciate.

The Balance of Grief and Motherhood

A comprehensive review of the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.

Daddy Longlegs

Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins, is a masterclass in tension and dread building, despite its clunky exposition and one major plot hole.

The Garfield Movie: The Downfall of a Lazy Lasagna Lover

A disappointing combination of inadequate voice actors, an unfit animation style, and a baseline misunderstanding of the title character as a whole unfortunately led to The Garfield Movie being a large letdown.

Turandot: A Western Appreciation of Eastern Culture

The Lively World of Wanda Gág

A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot

In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.

Angels On The Runway: The Return of the Incomparable Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Victoria’s Secret fashion show will be returning in 2024 once again due to many requests for the brand to relive its glory days filled with glamor and fashion.

Ghibli Fest: Totoro Returns to Theaters

Select Studio Ghibli films return to theaters over the summer to recapture the magic of hand-drawn animation.

May in Singles

Four reviews of singles released in May. Do they rock or suck?

The Budding Artists of Manhattan

The Manhattan Borough Arts Festival continues to showcase the works of the creative youth educated in Manhattan’s public schools in this insightful exhibit.

The Cinematic Hit Me Hard and Soft

Billie Eilish and Finneas, on Hit Me Hard and Soft, continue their artistic metamorphosis and nearly reach the heights of their debut.

When Eurydice Gets a Good Ending: Orfeo ed Euridice by Gluck

Review of the Met Opera’s production of Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice.

We’re All in Harvey’s World

After the grand success of STC’s fall musical Anastasia and also its surprisingly comedic winter drama Arsenic and Old Lace, the production of its spring comedy upheld the great expectations from its audience.

April in Review: K-pop

Among numerous successful K-pop comebacks last April, these two albums stand out above the rest.

Eurovision: Divided by Music

This year’s Eurovision was marked by chaos and controversy, but can we unite under its ending?

Everyone Loves Me: A Unique, Yet Classic Take On the Romantic Comedy

“Everyone Loves Me” is a fresh take on the eSports romantic comedy genre, with good casting and a unique plot line

Drizzy or K.Dot?

Kendrick Lamar’s devastating disses towards Drake have swept the nation. Everyone has an opinion on the beef—whether because they venerate Kendrick Lamar’s powerful lyricism or vibe with Drake’s catchy melodies. We asked our writers to share whose side they were on, along with one song to justify their allegiance. 

Bon Voyage to a Swedish Adventure at BonBon

With whimsical sweets like salt-coated licorice, pacifier candies, and passionfruit banana gummies, BonBon has amassed social media stardom while staying loyal to its Swedish roots and clientele.

What’s Your Sign? What’s Your Era?

Music has always changed with the times to reflect different cultural developments, but the rapidity with which contemporary online culture changes has solidified “eras” as a quintessential part of today’s music scene.

Challengers Makes a Racket and Then Smashes It

Knee injuries, churros, and growing up without your (tennis) partner: who would have known the Phil’s Tire Town challenger would have the sweatiest, most Uniqlo-sponsored love triangle of all time?

Met Gala 2024: How the “Garden of Time” Wilted

The ambiguity of the 2024 Met Gala’s theme left the door wide open for interpretation, yet the red carpet has never looked more basic.

Disney’s Diversity Dilemma: Representation or False Inclusivity?

Once again, the issues around Disney’s diversity in casting seem to ask: when is race-swapping appropriate and when is it a lazy play on representation?

Chappell Roan: A Wand, a Rabbit, and a Queer Pop Princess

Chappell Roan claims to be “your favorite artist’s favorite artist”, and she’s just getting started.

Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, to KNTRY Radio

Beyoncé builds upon her journey of reclamation with act ii, Cowboy Carter, an album which has a range of genres as vast as the Texas deserts the album takes place in.

Taylor’s Tortured Listener’s Department

The Tortured Poets Department fails spectacularly in trying, with its recycled ideas and sounds that become dated from release.

Scrolling to Starvation

Anorexia has not only persisted in the dieting regimes of supermodels but now in the average teenage girl’s social media feed, lurking in their wishlists and the Vogue beauty secrets that they watch and obsess over.

Even Worse Than the Real Thing!

A review of the 2024 Whitney Biennial: Even Better than the Real Thing

Persepolis: Koobideh, Every Day

With its flavorful appetizers and standout entrees like koobideh and fesenjan, Persepolis offers a taste of authentic Iranian cuisine.

The New New Doja Cat

Scarlet 2 Claude, diverging from its predecessor lyrically, stylistically, and instrumentally, is the next stage of Doja Cat’s career itself.

Minisode 3: Mending the Promise

Minisode 3: TOMORROW is triumphant as a stylistically consistent, optimistic, and deeply personal narrative that every fan, old and new, can truly appreciate.

Lock In.

As AP season approaches, so does the annual A&E STUDY PLAYLIST! This is for the 4:00 a.m. all-nighters. Hype music type [EXPLETIVE].

Quiet on Set: Behind Nickelodeon’s “Golden Age”

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is an expertly-produced docuseries that reveals the atrocities that happened behind the scenes during Nickelodeon’s “golden era,” begging the question: how do we protect kids in entertainment?

“Émigré”: A WWII Love Story Told Through Music

A review of the recently released oratorio “Émigré”

The Balance of Grief and Motherhood

A comprehensive review of the Käthe Kollwitz exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art.

March in Review: A Selection of Album Appraisals

Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success. Two albums, released in March, to varying degrees of success.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Psykos

Bladee and Yung Lean step out of their comfort zone in an inconsistent but exciting new direction.

Adrianne Lenker’s Bright Future

Reviewing Adrianne Lenker’s new album, Bright Future.

For Clairo, Third Time’s the Charm

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.

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.

Beabadoobee’s Tomorrow Moves in a Mediocre Direction

Beabadoobee’s latest studio album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves, is a step in the wrong direction with its mild lyrics and lackluster production.

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.

The Dark Side of It Ends with Us: Criticism Over Domestic Abuse Portrayal

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.