This theory is something I lovingly call the “Biopic Bait” theory. To me, biopics are becoming too oversaturated, are vehicles for your favorite actor to win an Oscar, and are ultimately part of a broader originality problem in filmmaking.
Column, Arts
Rosario: Is Hollywood Making Reading Obsolete?
Behind the smoke and mirrors of film merits, the question arises of whether these adaptations hold any weight to their literary counterparts. As riveting as it is to watch your favorite book take on the big screen, have these adaptations ultimately caused harm to literature?
Arts, Column
Martino: Performing at the Grammy’s Isn’t About Music, It’s About Mythology
The 2025 ceremony didn’t merely mark an increase in showmanship and red velvet curtains—rather, the merging of the popstar and the playhouse speaks numbers to what we expect out of performers today.
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Mulligan: Award Shows Continue To Deepen Diversity In the Face of Anti-DEI Rhetoric
Beyoncé. Chappell Roan. Kendrick Lamar. Each a member of a minority group. Each a winner of one—or more—of the 2025 Big Four Grammy Awards, the most coveted of the night.
Arts, Music, Column
Your Guide to the 2025 Grammy Awards
With so many big names nominated, there are a number of conflicting opinions on who should take home what awards. Here’s a prediction for what is sure to be a memorable, and potentially controversial, Grammy Awards ceremony.
Arts, Column, Books
Vergura: Goodreads Wrapped 2024
Last year I set a goal to read 50 books. This took me on a page-turning journey that had me laughing and crying (often in some embarrassingly public places). Here’s a review of my top 10 from the year.
Arts, Column
Songs of the Season: Arts Makes a ‘Heights’ Holiday Playlist
To kindle the holiday spirit, The Heights’ former and current arts editors have banded together to create a playlist full of our favorite holiday tunes.
Arts, Column
Gravina: Your Guide To Buying Records This Black Friday
Here are Gravina’s top six Record Store Day buys, depending on your music taste, to guide you through the otherwise daunting day.
Arts, Column
Charbit & Michael: The Case for Gracie Abrams
Talented artist Gracie Abrams understands her audience and deserves the praise she’s been receiving within the music industry, writes Charbit and Michael.
Column, Arts
Dunleavy: A Definitive Ranking of the ‘Taylor’s Versions’
To celebrate the first year anniversary of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Kaylee Dunleavy ranks all of Swift’s re-recorded albums released thus far.
