In 2019, beloved director Martin Scorsese made a statement where he said, “I don’t think [Marvel movies are] cinema,” sparking backlash from all over the internet.
Opinions, Column, Op-Ed
Goodbye and A Guy Named Steve
We’ve arrived, inevitably, at the end of things. Three years and thousands of words have all been building to this moment: my final column. There are a few dozen versions of this where I rehash the past, settling scores or changing endings or vying for redemption. I don’t want to do that, though. I want…
Opinions, Column
How Stories Shape Our Lives
“Art is above nature in that respect, for by examining life through our own lenses we make it more palatable and relatable.”
Arts, Music
Avicii’s Energy Slips In Sophomore Album ‘Stories’
Avicci has spades of talent to spare, but in his latest work he sticks–to the album’s detriment–to general, house pop.
Opinions, Column
Kevin Barry: Lessons In Captivating An Audience
Listening to a moving reading from a prominent author might be all that is needed to remind a student why he or she is pursuing a degree in the first place.