In her film debut, writer and director Tayarisha Poe imagines an elite boarding school run by a system of cliques—but ‘Selah and The Spades’ is much more than a kitschy teen drama.
Arts, Scene Features
Quarantine Entertainment Guide
‘Heights’ editors and staffers share the TV series, films, and albums that have been keeping them sane in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Review, Music, Arts
Thundercat’s ‘It Is What It Is’ Indulges in Lush Funk Fusion
Never one to rest on his laurels, Thundercat is back with ‘It Is What It Is,’ another ambitious jazz-funk fusion project.
Arts, Review
Iliza Shlesinger’s Netflix Special Offers Comedic Relief
Iliza Schlesinger stays true to her comedic roots in “The Iliza Schlesinger Sketch Show,” presenting original sketches that sway between absurd and relatable.
Review, Movies, Arts
Apple Falls Behind In Streaming Wars With ‘The Banker’
‘The Banker’ is more concerned with driving home a political message than telling a story.
Arts, Review, Music
Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ is Pop’s Galactic Destiny
Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ shakes up the pop genre with 80s synth pop songs that harness themes of love and heartbreak.
Arts, Review, Music
The Weeknd Falls Victim to Old Habits on ‘After Hours’
The Weeknd’s highly anticipated fourth album delivers lukewarm lyrics and a propensity for melodrama.
Arts, Music, Review
Childish Gambino’s Experimental ‘3.15.20.’ Is a Success
Donald Glover returns as his alter ego Childish Gambino on ‘3.15.20.,’ bringing a whole host of new sounds and styles with him.
Arts
iEdit: Kiersznowski Sums Up Her Story With a Playlist
Assistant News Editor Megan Kelly explores Copy Editor Julia Kiersznowski’s penchant for classic rock and songs with a story to tell.
Arts, Review
‘Doom’ Franchise Updates Demon-Slaying Plot
‘Doom Eternal,’ the latest installment in the ‘Doom’ game franchise, reintroduces lead player Doom Slayer and debuts a new villain.
