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'Amsterdam' review: The stars do not shine
By Zachary Partnoy | November 17, 2022I take no pleasure in coming away so unsatisfied from this film.
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‘Midnights’ hits different: Taylor Swift's 10th studio album marks a triumphant return to pop
By Sasha Provost | November 15, 2022While “Midnights'' does mark Swift’s departure from the indie-adjacent albums that have dominated the last few years of her career, Swift’s trademark lyrics and heart-wrenching bridges remain.
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Missing out on Drake and 21 Savage's new album is not your loss
By Amanda Niza Gonzalez Mejia | November 14, 2022Throughout the album, 21 feels like a paid 'street' emblem Drake desperately wants to brag about rather than a true collaborator.
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Six spicy takes on podcasting
By JM Stroh | November 14, 2022In 2022, the number of distinct global podcasts exceeds the population of 15 U.S. states.
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Why we cannot afford to overlook Kanye’s dangerous sentiment
By Alex Berkman | November 12, 2022If we can take away anything from Kanye’s controversies over this past month, it is how essential it is for public figures to use their platform to spread love and peace rather than hate and bigotry. Because, the truth is, Kanye’s words have had an immense impact on Jewish communities across the nation.
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‘Moonage Daydream’ review: Can you hear me, Major Tom?
By Zachary Partnoy | November 11, 2022Morgen has no illusions about the impossibility of a definitive take; his recognition of that allows his film to be more personal.
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Joji’s 'Smithereens' is unfortunately underwhelming
By Rhys Banerjee | November 10, 2022Usually, the biggest compliment you can give a piece of media is that it left you wanting more. “Smithereens” left me wanting more because it didn’t give a lot to begin with.
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2012’s Carly Bae Jepsen
By Arnav Jindal | November 3, 2022After a wildly successful summer, it was time for Jepsen’s second studio album.
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Chaos and Catharsis in ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’
By Annie Zhang | October 31, 2022Bridging the gap between two cultures divergent in their expressions of love, “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is an Asian story told through American sensibilities.
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A seasoned brew of bittersweetness in Arctic Monkeys’ ‘The Car’
By Katherine Zhong | October 27, 2022A sense of seasoned and controlled expression of sorrow and disillusionment permeates the entire 37-minute record.
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Confessions from a reformed Hallmark hater
By JM Stroh | October 27, 2022“Pumpkin Everything” is gloriously baked — like a good ole pumpkin pie — in everything that’s hilariously sugary and sweet.
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Fright Night: Scary recommendations for a horrifying Halloween
By Audrey Wang | October 24, 2022As Halloween approaches, hide under your covers and watch, read or listen to these horror stories that take you from the dark of the woods to a Manhattan cult.
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Tricks and treats: Movie recommendations for a classic Halloween
By Zev van Zanten | October 24, 2022With Halloween fast approaching, many of us find ourselves in the mood for a movie which — scary or not — reminds us of the holiday.
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Inside the head of the Milwaukee Cannibal: What’s the deal with Netflix’s new Jeffrey Dahmer show?
By Alex Berkman | October 21, 2022As long as the public craves more true crime television, streaming services like Netflix will continue to deliver — even at the expense of the ones Dahmer hurt the most.
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The play that goes wrong, the film that goes right
By Zachary Partnoy | October 18, 2022“See How They Run” seems to provide emphatic further proof that murder mysteries are making an impressive comeback in modern movies.
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Macro-movement in biopics: The fast past, present, and future of the flourishing genre
By JM Stroh | October 17, 2022The days of the low budget, acting dependent, niche biographical film are long gone. Let me introduce the newest bankable genre: the biopic.
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Celebrity turned CEO
By Catherine Esrey | October 12, 2022Recently, more and more celebrities have been adding business CEO to their resume.
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Trisha Paytas names daughter Malibu Barbie, epitomizing their internet persona
By Annie Zhang | October 11, 2022In announcing the name of their newborn daughter, YouTube star Trisha Paytas has left fans divided once more.
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“Hold the Girl” and the healing power of dance-cry pop
By Lily Zhu | October 8, 2022Now, on her sophomore album “Hold the Girl,” Sawayama invites listeners to unpack their emotional baggage and leave it all on the dance floor.
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How ‘Epic Rap Battles of History’ influenced a generation
By Rhys Banerjee | September 28, 2022“Epic Rap Battles of History" was one of the first shows to truly optimize itself for consumption on the Internet.