Sufjan Stevens’ New Age-inspired ‘Aporia’ is a departure from his previous work, and perhaps a tad too adventurous for his generally open-minded fans.
Arts, Review
Arts Critics Mull Over John Mulaney and Nick Kroll’s Podcast
“Oh, Hello: The P’dcast” is discussed by former editors Jacob Schick, Kaylie Ramirez, Emily Himes, and former editor-in-chief Steven Everett.
Arts, Review, Music
‘The New Abnormal’ is a Stroke of Genius
The Stroke’s ‘The New Abnormal’ is a delightful return to form for the indie rock trailblazers.
Arts, Music, Review
Life is No Fairytale for Selena Gomez in ‘Boyfriend’ Video
Selena Gomez is on the hunt in the music video for “Boyfriend.”
Arts, Movies, Review
Flat Characters Muddle the Message of ‘Tigertail’
Directed by Alan Yang of ‘Master of None,’ ‘Tigertail’ is hampered by an unwillingness to scratch the surface of the deeper issues surrounding the immigrant experience in America.
Review, Movies, Arts
‘Blow the Man Down’ Uncovers a Town’s Fishy Underbelly
‘Blow a Man Down’ introduces new filmmaking voices against the backdrop of New England squalls and suspicion.
Arts, Review, Movies
‘Selah and The Spades’ Picks Apart High School Hierarchies
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.
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.
Arts, Movies, Review
Apple Falls Behind In Streaming Wars With ‘The Banker’
‘The Banker’ is more concerned with driving home a political message than telling a story.
