Culture
film
“Dune: Part 2” (2024) review: A modern masterpiece
“Dune: Part 2” took everything great about the first movie and expanded upon it to create an out-of-this-world experience for viewers.
Album
Abby Sage’s “The Rot” digs deep into a new age of indie alt-pop
The Los Angeles-based artist has put out songs since 2021, giving her spin on alt-pop and adding emotional grit to the traditionally soft genre.
good eats
CT Eats: Come for the sandwiches, stay for the coffee at Magnolia’s
With their large menu and cozy interior, I can see how Magnolia’s has become a Park Ave staple – even fit for a president.
black history month
MAG celebrates Black History Month, highlights community resources
In the cold of the February winter, the Memorial Art Gallery opened its doors to its Black History Month Celebration…
film
‘The Underdoggs’ (2024) review: An underwhelming sports story
“The Underdoggs” was about as predictable as “The Mighty Ducks” or “Air Bud,” except without a unique twist — another…
declan mckenna
Declan McKenna’s “What Happened to the Beach?” blends summery pop with social commentary
Imagine you are spending a warm summer day in LA, the sun beaming down on your face, almost toxically green…
Album
Revisiting Paramore’s self-titled album ten years later
Paramore released their self-titled album worldwide on April 9, 2013, and it immediately received praise. The song “Ain’t It Fun”…
Album Review
The Strange Wonders of Quadeca’s “SCRAPYARD”
Benjamin Lasky, also known as Quadeca, has had one of the most interesting artistic trajectories I’ve ever seen. Many bands…
Eastman
‘La La Land in Concert’: Not a waste of a lovely night
If the medium is the message, this remediation of the film with a live orchestra was the best possible love letter to live music.
comedy
Winterfest Weekend with Rachel Sennott and Ziwe: serving comedy and class
Good comedy is hard to find, and notoriously even harder to find at Winterfest Weekend. Yet Rachel Sennott, Ziwe, and…
