Get a piece of the magic on Eels' latest album 'Extreme Witchcraft'

Eels is hard to define. 

Sweets by Shayda brings a slice of Paris to the Triangle

Stop and think: where can you get a macaron in Durham?

Jane Campion's 'The Power of the Dog' is Netflix's best shot at Best Picture yet

This year, Netflix is placing its hopes in Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog'' to take the big prize home, and after watching it with Duke Screen/Society, it’s easy to see why it’s a favorite.

has the internet… reinvented language??

As any lexicographer will tell you, language isn’t about having an extensive or impressive vocabulary. It’s about communication. 

Michael Jackson’s 'Invincible' is an underrated gem

One day, I was curious about the last non-posthumous album Michael Jackson ever released. That’s when I stumbled across his 2001 album, “Invincible.” 

15 movies to add to your watchlist this year

From glitzy biopics to psychological thrillers, there’s something for everyone this upcoming year.

Six can't-miss events at the Carolina Theatre this spring

Located in the heart of downtown Durham, the not-for-profit Carolina Theatre has long been the Triangle area’s go-to spot for indie film screenings and an eclectic variety of live entertainment.

Jim McKeon's newest exhibition at 5 Points Gallery explores social injustice and local history

 “[I felt like] my work has to speak," McKeon said. "I have to jump into the fray."

The meteoric rise of Axel Webber, TikTok's white boy of the month

Anything is possible as long as you’re a mediocrely attractive white man. 

Netflix's 'Hype House' is a show that does nothing about people who do nothing

"Hype House" is a show best watched as a cautionary tale, a reminder that your plan to drop out of college and post TikToks might be just as stressful and isolating as Econ 201.

I went back to my hometown recently

June 19, 2001, I was born in High Wycombe, England. My dreams of being the sixth member of One Direction were squashed, however, when my family moved me to Grand Blanc, Michigan at just over three months old. 

Winning at Wordle: A comprehensive guide to being the best player there ever was

First, realize that this is the most important thing you’ll ever do. Pause your already-sped-up lecture recording (you’re not taking anything in from that anyway) and mute your project group for the time being. They’ll understand that Wordle is more important than their When2meet polls.

'Archive 81' channels classic horror into new series

Need a new show and love mysteries? Maybe just want a distraction from an already-overwhelming semester? Try Netflix’s newest supernatural series, “Archive 81.”

At Secrets Pho & Noodle Bar, there truly is 'something for everyone'

After experiencing a meal at Secrets Pho & Noodle Bar, it’s clear how the owners have managed to find success. 

Earl Sweatshirt continues to impress with 'SICK!'

Earl Sweatshirt is in a new prime with “SICK!” and I can’t wait to see what he does next.

The case for returning the Parthenon Marbles

In many cases, museums are exhibits of the colonial enterprise. 

‘Boundless’: On race, masculinity and capitalism with artist Stephen L. Hayes and historian William Sturkey

Over 120 years ago, a group of white supremacists performed a coup targeting the biracial government of Wilmington, N.C., destroying Black property and taking an indeterminate number of lives. Today, Stephen L. Hayes’s statue depicting soldiers from the United States Colored Troops (USCT) stands proudly in the same city.

Why ‘High School Musical’ is an industry trailblazer and a comfort movie classic

 If you ask me, Jan. 20 should totally be a national holiday.

Recess' guide to shopping local in Durham

Local arts editor Kerry Rork offers a list of small local businesses to check out as we (safely) trickle back to Durham. 

Peter Jackson's 'The Beatles: Get Back' is a joyous look at The Beatles' final years