Culture
camila mendes
‘Do Revenge’: an homage to the enraged teenage girl
Both female leads of "Do Revenge" were rage-filled, unhinged young women. And I loved them for that. Finally, I saw myself on screen. Read More
a24
‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’: no hollow film here
"Marcel the Shell" has such a whimsy that is reminiscent of both Ghibli and Pixar’s greatest hits. Read More
Art NY
Student musician kr!thi draws on roots for experimental debut single
A dreamy lo-fi R&B bop, “eve” utilizes elements of classical Indian music within the vocals as an homage to the artist’s roots. Read More
pop
Rina Sawayama explores pop and pain in ‘Hold the Girl’
“Hold the Girl” has the pop star quality, catchiness, and creativity of any truly great album. Read More
documentary
‘Yahha’: As experimental as the Soviet Rock scene
The perfect way to say what this film is in between, but not fully, in the states of narrative film, documentary, or even experimentalism. Read More
hartnett gallery
Potato Seance: Troxell conveys growth and decay with just moss and mold
Troxell's sculptures convey stories of deception, deterioration, progression, and possibly even acceptance. Read More
accents
How to sound like a true Rochestarian
I’ve spent my entire life in the Rochester area, and with that comes the knowledge of how to pronounce some Rochester-specific words. Read More
disney
‘Pinocchio’ (2022): Disney wished on another wrong star
I cannot find any joy in this film, even as a guilty pleasure. I find nothing but pure unadulterated nihilism. Read More
horror
Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’
The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters. Read More
NY State Fair
A rainy Labor Day at the Great New York State Fair
After a week in hot and sunny LA, a day filled with meat, dairy, and constant rain was exactly what I needed to remind myself of my Western New York roots. Read More