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Obsession: a retrospective on the love story of Simon Petrikov and Betty Grof

The love story of Simon and Betty is not one of pure love and affection. It is instead a love story of uneven sacrifice, obsession, and loss.

Netflix’s “Choose Love” is a great choice for movie night

The movie isn’t trying to win an Oscar. “Choose Love” is the kind of film you put on the night before a test to try to turn your brain off.

A night at the cinema with “The Barker”

My experience at Dryden Theater was unlike any movie-going experience I have ever had. The music, the film, and the atmosphere: all completely unique.

underscores: a warm welcome to the world of “Wallsocket”

Wallsocket’s locals find themselves dissecting the dauntingly resonant transition to adulthood in song after song.

In The Spotlight: “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Each song masterfully blends the natural acoustic and orchestral elements of the album with Mitski’s poetically devastating lyricism.

Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM invites oblivion

The “Infinity Mirror Room” only allows people to stay for one to one-and-a-half minutes, it feels like one is completely alone in the oblivion of oneself

Fringe Festival belly dance performances: Desert Rhythms and Dylaina Alexandria

Many different styles of belly dance were showcased through solos, duets, and group work, as well as usage of props such as veils, canes, and swords.

“The End” and Cody Fry’s love for orchestral pop

“The End” is an amazing album that wonderfully showcases Cody Fry's talents and his love for french horns. 

Sex, drugs, and Hollywood love with Slayyyter’s “STARFUCKER”

With new style, new money, and new tits, “STARFUCKER” marks the dawning of an age for Slayyyter.

In the Spotlight: Chappell Roan

In a time where pop has become oversaturated and underwhelming, Chappell Roan breathes new life into the genre.