Arts and Entertainment

The Oscars 2025: A Ceremony Struggling to Meet Expectations

The 97th Academy Awards featured strong performances but lacked memorable moments.

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Death of the Hollywood Creative

In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?

January in Singles

We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.

Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Cobra Kai Never Dies

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?

EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.

How Do I Chala-mute Him?

Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?

Perverts: Ethel Cain’s Creative Descent into Darkness

With Perverts (2025), Ethel Cain strips her music down to its core, embracing the religious motifs of Southern Gothic and her stylistic evolution towards ambient sounds in all of its dark and disturbing glory, inspiring her fans to interact with her work on a deeper level.

KidSuper’s Colmdinho, Art, Legacy, and the Cost of Success

With ventures like the Colmdihno collection, KidSuper risks diluting its original spirit, veering towards a market-driven approach instead of the brand’s conventional method of creating stunning artwork.

Play-Asia #2: Winter Tunes

Three song recommendations from a variety of Asian artists to create warmth in this winter season.

Sonic 3: A Movie for Superfans and Casual Viewers Alike

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by no means a perfect movie, but it’s certainly entertaining to anyone no matter how much of a fan they are of the Sonic games.

Not Defying Gravity

While the new release features a beloved storyline and an appealing whimsy, its ridiculous runtime and diversion from source material hurt its overall potential.

Chopin it Up

Introducing and reviewing the 11th National Chopin Competition

Squid Game’s Lackluster Return

Nearly four years after the release of season one, Netflix returns with an attempt to recapture the phenomenon that was Squid Game.

A Renaissance Man: Jimmy Carter in the Arts

Jimmy Carter was a writer, painter, poet, and tireless supporter of the arts; here’s how he impacted the world of art we live in today.

A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2024

Ultimately, many of the films and some of the television of 2024 felt like mostly setup and a break before the packed 2025.

Rosé’s Restrained Peek Behind the Curtain

Rosé’s debut album Rosie hopes to show a more personal side of the K-pop icon, but fails to establish her own identity.

Assuredly a Good Movie: My Old Ass

Aubrey Plaza and Maisey Stella stun in new movie My Old Ass.

Love, Empathy, and Miracle: Opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten at the Met

A review of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 performance of opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten

Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene

Come read about a Montreal fashion show!

Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?

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?

Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas

To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins

Miyagi-Do’s Final Fight

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?

“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.

Megalopolis and the Coppola Effect

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

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

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.

Junior SING!: A Wonderfully Spooky Performance

Despite a few failed jokes and a slightly uneven plot, this year’s Junior SING! production was a fresh, heartwarming performance.

How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day

A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora

How to Lose a Russian Heir in Less Than a Day

A look at Oscar Best Picture Winner Anora

A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.

A Marvel Misstep: Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Captain America: Brave New World (2025) fails to meet fans’ standards due to lackluster storytelling, underdeveloped characters, and poor production quality.

Sure, I’ll Have Another Sip of Kool-Aid!

Senior SING!’s victorious 2025 performance was a dazzling spectacle of music and dance—one straight out of the Roaring 20s.

The Oscars 2025: A Ceremony Struggling to Meet Expectations

The 97th Academy Awards featured strong performances but lacked memorable moments.

Super Bowl LXI: A Commercial Championship

The Super Bowl LXI was a massive event not only because of the football championship but because of the commercials. This article dives into the writer’s list of his favorite ten commercials of this year.

Rivalries, Rants, and Record Wins at the 2024 Grammys

The 2024 Grammys, despite Beyoncé’s overdue AOTY win, highlighted the fan-fueled rivalries and media drama that overshadow real talent.

Death of the Hollywood Creative

In 2024, spectacle trumps substance. What can the modern director learn from Abbas Kiarostami?

January in Singles

We listened to a lot of singles this January. Here are some of the highlights.

DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS: Bad Bunny’s Reclamation of Puerto Rico

A review of Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS focusing on his acknowledgement of the gentrification in Puerto Rico.

Exploring Language and Art in The Writing’s on the Wall

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Cobra Kai Never Dies

While individual pieces in The Writing’s on the Wall: Language and Silence in the Visual Arts explore the intersection between language and art, the exhibit lacks a cohesive structure, ultimately undermining curator Hilton Als’ vision.

Euseuxa, Do You Feel it Too?

EUSEXUA is the climax of FKA Twigs’s artistic evolution, a feat in conceptualization and experimentation.

Flared Jeans and a Call for Awareness—Super Bowl LIX Halftime

Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show entertained an audience of millions and brought attention to the poor political climate of the U.S., even if it wasn’t as “revolutionary” as he painted it to be.

How Do I Chala-mute Him?

Celebrity heartthrob Timothee Chalamet has undergone an Oscars press run like none other, but will it all be worth it?

Perverts: Ethel Cain’s Creative Descent into Darkness

With Perverts (2025), Ethel Cain strips her music down to its core, embracing the religious motifs of Southern Gothic and her stylistic evolution towards ambient sounds in all of its dark and disturbing glory, inspiring her fans to interact with her work on a deeper level.

KidSuper’s Colmdinho, Art, Legacy, and the Cost of Success

With ventures like the Colmdihno collection, KidSuper risks diluting its original spirit, veering towards a market-driven approach instead of the brand’s conventional method of creating stunning artwork.

Play-Asia #2: Winter Tunes

Three song recommendations from a variety of Asian artists to create warmth in this winter season.

At The Shed, a Forgotten Fantasy is Remembered

While Luna Luna’s revival preserves its captivating art, it fails to recapture the full spirit of the original 1987 run due to guests not being able to partake in a truly complete experience.

Sonic 3: A Movie for Superfans and Casual Viewers Alike

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is by no means a perfect movie, but it’s certainly entertaining to anyone no matter how much of a fan they are of the Sonic games.

Not Defying Gravity

While the new release features a beloved storyline and an appealing whimsy, its ridiculous runtime and diversion from source material hurt its overall potential.

Chopin it Up

Introducing and reviewing the 11th National Chopin Competition

Squid Game’s Lackluster Return

Nearly four years after the release of season one, Netflix returns with an attempt to recapture the phenomenon that was Squid Game.

A Renaissance Man: Jimmy Carter in the Arts

Jimmy Carter was a writer, painter, poet, and tireless supporter of the arts; here’s how he impacted the world of art we live in today.

The Eternal Power of Gold: Solid Gold at the Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum intends to prove the power of gold as it has existed from Cleopatra to Hip-Hop

A Window Into the Top Film and Television of 2024

Ultimately, many of the films and some of the television of 2024 felt like mostly setup and a break before the packed 2025.

Rosé’s Restrained Peek Behind the Curtain

Rosé’s debut album Rosie hopes to show a more personal side of the K-pop icon, but fails to establish her own identity.

Assuredly a Good Movie: My Old Ass

Aubrey Plaza and Maisey Stella stun in new movie My Old Ass.

Love, Empathy, and Miracle: Opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten at the Met

A review of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 performance of opera Die Frau Ohne Schatten

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.

We Deserve Better Christmas Markets

New York has some work to do if it wants to get its Christmas markets to global standards.

Lignes de Flute: A window into Montreal’s 2024 Fashion Scene

Come read about a Montreal fashion show!

Bryant Park’s Winter Village: A Foodie’s Heaven or Pocket Drainer?

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?

Christmas Songs That Weren’t for Christmas

To discuss examples of Christmas music that had non-Christmas origins

The Blissful Birth of the Museum of Modern Art

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

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?

“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.

Megalopolis and the Coppola Effect

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.