Culture
comedy
Falling in love as the village falls apart in ‘Wicker’
Based on the short story “The Wicker Husband” by Ursula Wills, the movie follows a Fisherwoman in her village, and the aftermath of her commissioning a “Wicker Husband” from the resident magical basket maker. Read More
books
The long game of fiction: An interview with Lauren Acampora
Lauren Acampora, author of four books, the most recent of which — “The Animal Room” — was published in June of this year, came to URochester this past week for the Plutzik Reading Series. Read More
book review
A Postcard to Biracial Women Everywhere: A ‘Winter in Sokcho’
The novel opens on a guest house in Sokcho, South Korea, a beach town close to the Korean demilitarized zone. The town thrives in the summer and warmer months, when tourists flock to the beaches and enjoy the seafood, but in the winter, the town is desolate, lonely, and isolated. Read More
art
Obsolete Press: A Crash Course in Pre-Xerox Printing
Obsolete Press set up shop in Rare Books Special Collections and Preservation (RBSCP) last week to give URochester students the chance to learn about pre-Xerox printing methods. Read More
book review
“Hollywood, Ending”: John Green’s Glimpse into Sudden Stardom
“Hollywood, Ending” is a welcome shot out of left field. It explores themes of professional versus private life and overcoming trauma in the midst of rising fame. Read More
horror
Revisiting “Carrie”: Does Flanagan Have Something New to Say?
With King himself on board as an executive producer, Flanagan’s “Carrie” is the first television adaptation of the novel — and perhaps the most expansive reimagining yet. Read More
documentary
‘You Can See Everything’ review: the most groundbreaking documentary of all time
While the A24 film is framed as a documentary, it feels just as high-stakes and intense as a fictional narrative with its atmosphere of uncomfortable intimacy and subjects' oddly exaggerated demeanors. Read More
horror
30 years later, what does ‘Scream’ mean to me?
This franchise has meant a lot to me over the past few years, and it has come to hold a special place in my heart. Read More
Dance
“Table For Two & Friends” — Heard Not Understood
The pieces explored many themes: Anxiety, community, the simple art of finding movement in your kitchen, and filling space when there is nothing to talk about. Read More
a24
“Primetime” Review: Righteousness for Ratings
Released in theaters on Sept. 25, A24’s “Primetime” is a 2026 film that feels more like a 2000s television fever dream. Read More