Arts and Entertainment
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.
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.
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Seasons, as Seen by Alex Katz
By Ruby Kennedy
Alex Katz, an American phenomenon in the art world for over 7 decades, captures eternal natural cycles in Seasons at the MoMA
The Unbudging Stagnancy of Internet Politics
By Benson Chen
Campaign ventures into online spheres may not be as radical as they seem, as the algorithm has already imprinted deep political stances on both sides.
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.
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
Daddy Longlegs
By Benson Chen
Longlegs, directed by Osgood Perkins, is a masterclass in tension and dread building, despite its clunky exposition and one major plot hole.
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.
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.
The Lively World of Wanda Gág
By Grace Rhee
A review of Wanda Gág’s World exhibition at the Whitney Museum.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire—A Refreshingly-Hilarious Reboot
By Emi Shimada
In spite of some writing flaws, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a hilarious watch with a wonderfully talented cast.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine Fashion Week Returns
The Ukraine Fashion week unites wartime and fashion, What is the significance of a fashion show during wartime?
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.
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
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
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Seasons, as Seen by Alex Katz
By Ruby Kennedy
Alex Katz, an American phenomenon in the art world for over 7 decades, captures eternal natural cycles in Seasons at the MoMA
