Culture
Movie Review
“Cruella”: a case study in imposter syndrome
How is it that, in a world where people are more aware of identity and mental health, people don't notice when a film tries peddle itself off as unique when it's really trying to hide it's own ignorance? Read More
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Orville Peck subverts country music conventions with “Bronco”
In this new “bro-country” movement, subversion is completely lost, which is why someone like Orville Peck, with the first two chapters of his latest album “Bronco,” is so important for this era of country music. Read More
Robert Pattinson
“The Batman” is a bat out of hell
The details in "The Batman" make it worth seeing two or three times, because while it’s a close to three-hour run time, every action, line, and setting has weight. Read More
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The rise and fall of the BlackBerry dynasty
The true main appeal of the BlackBerry phones to teenagers, like anything else, was that their friends had one. Even as a pre-teen myself, I had this constant fear of missing out on joining friend groups and conversations that only took place on the coveted and exclusive BBM. Read More
art exhibit
Beyond Van Gogh exhibit creates an experience almost worth its price
Beyond Van Gogh was created by creative director Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team at Normal Studio in Montreal and has spread across the world. Read More
Movie Review
Spencer: All work and no play makes Diana a dull girl
While I initially regretted never being able to see "The Shining" in its intended 1:66:1 aspect ratio, watching "Spencer" use it so chillingly has allowed me to finally forgive myself. Read More
jennifer lopez
Marry Me: the return of the rom-com
No one is going to see a romantic comedy to be surprised by the plot. On Valentine's Day, I went to see "Marry Me" with the lowest of expectations. I anticipated a movie that was so-bad-it’s-good, but it was actually good. It was incredibly fun and charming, and I left the theater beaming. Read More
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Ask Riley: Coming Out
In any case, the most important thing is to understand and process what being bisexual means to you. Not everyone who is bisexual experiences it the same way: human sexuality is fascinating. Read More
sage art center
Art in the Anthropocene: A look at Anna Lussier’s ‘Ecology in Dystopia’
Overall, Lussier’s exhibition is an impressive commentary on the unidimensional approach to environmentalism often seen in modern politics and education. Read More
Marvel
‘Shang-Chi’ serves comedy of the worst kind
“Shang-Chi” is a waste of time. The writers thought they were making some drama regarding intergenerational conflict, accepting your past, and unhealthy obsessions. But if you really want to explore these themes, just watch Yasujiro Ozu films, because the “Shang-Chi” writers treat these topics with a severe lack of sensitivity. Read More