Arts Blog
What the Hell Happened: Disney+ Tweets Sneak Peek of Offerings
On Oct. 14, in what some might call a Major Flex™, the Disney+ Twitter account blessed its attentive observers with a deluge of movies and shows that will be available for consumption when the seven-dollar-per-month streaming service goes live on Nov. 12.
The October-ocity of Purported ‘October Songs’
A cursory Spotify search yields next to nothing for October. Why no love for the tenth month?
Top Five Greatest Celebrity Halloween Costumes
When it comes to slaying spooky season, the stars undoubtedly do it best.
‘Truthpoint’ and The Mainstream Media’s Discovery of ‘Weird Twitter’
The humor of “weird Twitter” is surreal, ironic, and absurd. Even as brands and politicians begin to use memes to appeal to young people, this sort of humor remains unknown to most in the mainstream. That is, until recently.
Music Video Breakdown: ‘Blood Sweat & Tears’ by BTS
The music video for “Blood Sweat & Tears” is a visual cacophony of whimsical grandeur, filled with shots of spacious rooms bedecked with glittering chandeliers and Renaissance paintings.
Music Video Breakdown: ‘White Mercedes’ by Charli XCX
If it weren’t well-documented that “White Mercedes” was directed by Colin Solal Cardo and its predecessor by Bradley&Pablo, the two short films could feel like consecutive fever dreams.
‘The Office’ Podcast: Never Say Goodbye
“Office” stars Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) began a new podcast, “Office Ladies,” in which they rewatch the show and give behind-the-scenes secrets as they reminisce about old times.
Music Video Breakdown of Harry Styles’s ‘Lights Up’: A Bisexual Anthem or a Return to Pop Roots?
Styles sings of coming to terms with and having pride in one’s own identity. This seems to be a major theme in the forthcoming album and Styles’s public life as a whole.
Tony Stark is MIA
Quite reclined, legs crossed, sporting grey high tops and a navy blue DJ Bruce Lee t-shirt, Robert Downey Jr. sat facing Howard Stern. The world’s ears were perked.
Songs for Your 9 a.m. Commute to Class
Fear no longer, fellow students. Your days of morning lethargy and procrastination are over.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’
Action and nostalgia are something this film promises in full.
‘Onward’ Goes Beyond Typical Disney Pixar Magic
While it takes place in a world in which magic is almost gone, it seems the Disney magic is still alive.
What the Hell Happened: The Museum of Modern Art Expansion
That type of memory is what makes MoMA: It’s a museum where art can get personal.
Retracing Old Roads with A Playlist
The songs in this playlist aren’t necessarily associated with the word “home,” but they bring me memories of bickering in the back seats, frustration with missed highway exits, and a distinct Sousou car smell of coffee and mentos.
What the Hell Happened: Mindy Kaling Accuses the Academy of Sexism and Racism
If what Kaling said is true, then the Academy’s remorseless reaction to Kaling’s exposé reveals a discouraging immaturity and cowardly unwillingness to learn the lessons that have come at great cost from #MeToo.
Transfiguring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: J.K. Rowling’s Most Infamous Retcons
Since J.K. Rowling decreed in a series of tweets that her novels were actually secretly filled with diversity all along, it must be so.
What the Hell Happened: ‘Queer Eye’ Takes Tokyo
On Oct. 7, Netflix released a trailer for “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan,” a special four-episode season based in Tokyo set to be released on Nov. 1.
Mindy Kaling Still
Mindy Kaling, one of the producers of "The Office," speaks out about facing racism and sexism.
The Joker Still
"Joker," directed by Todd Phillips, debuted on Oct. 4 — and has been the subject of much controversy.
What the Hell Happened: Should ‘Joker’ Be Held Accountable?
In the weeks leading up to the release of Todd Phillips’ most recent film “Joker,” almost all the news coverage of the film focused on controversy.
‘Picard’: ‘Star Trek’ Bust or New Birth?
As “Picard” takes up the mantle alongside the other airing “Star Trek” shows “Discovery” and “Short Treks,” it has mighty shoes to fill.