Culture
comedy
Michael Che’s Winterfest set welcomes lackluster comedy and announces his exit from SNL
Perhaps the most notable takeaway from this is Michael Che’s statement that he may be leaving SNL. What he intends to do afterward is unknown, but I’d urge him to reconsider if he’s looking to pivot back to stand-up. Read More
Eastman
Reinventing fairytales with Eastman’s “H & G”
It is not a “narrative” in the typical sense, but rather a visual and auditory collage of dreamlike fragments that piece together a nonlinear reflection on life. Read More
movie musical
“Wicked” soars above movie-musical expectations
Unlike many predecessors, it’s unafraid to present itself musically and indulges in the Ozian theatrics that have kept the show running for upwards of 20 years. Read More
Academy Awards
Eastman first-year experiences the Grammy Awards up close and personal
It’s already exciting to view at home, despite the commercial breaks, but it’s even more incredible if you get to be one of the lucky few who attend the ceremonies in person. Eastman Vocal Jazz first-year Harrison Candelario is one such person. Read More
horror movie
Wolf Man: A physical transformation without much heart
The film isn’t horrifying enough to excuse its plot, which rang as uninspired. Read More
canada
‘Teddy’s Travels’ – Montréal, Québec
However, with the passing of New Year’s into January, things might start to slow down. The true scope of a full month starts to set in. Read More
Ambient
Tim Hecker: Revisiting a Masterpiece
Ambient is one of the more abstract and hard-to-judge genres, with some works consisting of unchanging drones for the entirety of their runtime. Read More
metal
Mirar’s debut “Ascension” brings a metal with a different sort of appeal to the mainstream
While it’s unlikely Mirar will become metal’s new flagship band — they are still a bit too subversive to attract any truly mainstream appeal — the crossover elements at play here serve to make them a band worth watching. Read More
Drone
Ethel Cain’s Perverts EP is a Horrifying realm of hopelessness
It’s incredibly unsettling and atmospheric, and while that may not sound appealing, I do think there’s a lot of beauty amid the keening drones and occult murmurings. Read More
