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‘Being the Ricardos’ Review: For Better or For Worse, Sorkin Returns
If it is possible to genetically engineer a film to win an Academy Award, it makes sense that Amazon is the studio attempting it — and with “Being the Ricardos,” they seem to have gotten quite close.
ModdedController360 Review: An Opportunity to Reflect on Chalamet’s Growth
Following the release of “Dune,” the second most essential Timothée Chalamet-related piece of news from the past two months is the discovery of his YouTube channel, ModdedController360.
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Timothée Chalamet used to share custom Xbox controllers on his YouTube channel, ModdedController360
Arts Playlist: Tunes for a Semi-Discrete Christmas
If you’re like me and want to preserve a little dignity in your Spotify listening activity, here are six songs that can get you into the Christmas spirit without anyone else knowing.
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Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Phil Burbank in "The Power of the Dog."
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Album cover for Sufjan Stevens and Angelo De Augustine's "A Beginner's Mind."
Arts Vanity: Bad Queer Art: A Sampling
I have decided to come clean: There have been points in my life where I have indulged in some bad queer art. Sometimes, at the end of a long day, I just want to cradle the $3 lesbian flag that I got from some horrifying Target pride sale.
Arts Vanity: In the Mood for Films
My biggest goal as film executive has always been to nudge writers into loving film, and helping them find new films to love. Nothing has touched me more than having a writer or exec say that I’ve changed how they view films.
Arts Vanity: Top Five Scariest Twitter Stanbases
To write this piece, I know I must tread lightly. I have once tried my chances, taken a major risk, and unfortunately fallen victim to the wrath of angry stans on Twitter.
Arts Vanity: Power Trips for When Harvard Destroys You
For your reading pleasure, a list of shows to remind you what you’ve known in your heart of hearts all along: The show doesn’t run you. You run it.
Arts Vanity: My Favorite Drakeo the Ruler Songs: Long Live the LA Legend
Last November, I wrote about my Top 5 Drakeo songs in celebration of his release from prison. Here is an updated, unranked list of my favorite Drakeo songs in honor of the late West Coast legend. Rest in Peace. Long Live The Greatest.
Arts Vanity: A Reflection on DCOMs and the Revolutionary Vision of ‘Lemonade Mouth’
Incoming TV Executive Jamila O’Hara staunchly believes that “High School Musical 2” is way better than “High School Musical.”
Arts Vanity: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is Responsible for 99% of my Emotional Intelligence
I believe “Avatar” should be required viewing for everyone, everywhere.
Arts Vanity: Cultural Flops I Think Deserve More Attention
I’d like to discuss the cultural flops that live most potently in my heart, mind, and cultural sensibility.
Arts Vanity: Help! The Impractical Jokers are Ruining My Life
Outgoing Social EAL / Unofficial Film EAL / EAL’s Corner Executive Connor S. Dowd has been a social experiment conducted by truTV in association with the “Impractical Jokers.” Don’t tell him that we told you or else you’ll ruin the prank.
Arts Vanity: My Life as an Amateur Interior Dorm Designer
Many underestimate the power of a few household garnishes here and there, but interior dorm design isn’t something one can pick up willy-nilly.