Arts
‘The Midnight Library’: A Tale of What Could Have Been
Haig chooses to pursue the repetitive, predictable plot that reveals itself less than a third of the way into the book.
‘Horsepower’ Marches to Its Own Beat
The whole of “Horsepower” is shot through with a strange, buzzing nostalgia.
‘I Would Leave Me If I Could’ Stays Top of Mind
No one statement could possibly capture the depth, turbulence, and intensity of emotion Halsey shares with readers throughout her first collection of poetry.
‘To Sleep in a Sea of Stars’ is an Action-Packed, Otherworldly Adventure’
“To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” is a captivating tale of space exploration, human curiosity, and love in its many forms.
'Leave the World Behind' Leaves Me Wanting More
When race is brought up but is not considered beyond the surface level, it does a disservice to the development of the characters and the topic of race as a whole.
‘Dearly’ is Occasionally Outstanding
Rather than pushing the boundaries of the ineffable, Atwood returns to easy and nebulous definitions that do not invite further curiosity or interpretation.
‘Impostures,’ A Literary Masterpiece In Translation
“Impostures,” as constructed by Michael Cooperson, is a new take at translating this historically and culturally-significant masterpiece.
‘Solutions and Other Problems’ Vacillates Between Cynicism and Childhood Wonder
Brosh’s newest text is organized around eclectic personal experiences punctuated by philosophical introspection.
No, You Don’t Need To #SaveTheStrand
Despite all its appeals to the masses, however, the Strand is not the community-driven indie bookstore it pretends to be.
What Is "We Love You, Alex?"
Although a riveting question-and-answer contest may be what initially captivated viewers, there is no doubt that Trebek was what kept them coming back.
The Escapist Tragedy of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’
In the midst of immense global uncertainty, “Calvin and Hobbes” remains terrifying — and strangely reassuring.
Old America’s Young Men: How A24’s ‘Boys State’ Reinvents the Democratic Project
Boys State is a democratic experiment — think Model United Nations or Junior State of America on steroids. The documentary film closely follows four participants: charismatic Southern Westpoint-hopeful Robert MacDougall, political junky Ben Feinstein, Chicago native René Otero, and underdog Steven Garza.
'Rebecca' is Beautiful and Empty
This new adaptation is stunning, stressful, and messy: It delivers beautiful cinematography and psychological thrills, but fails to address the more interesting aspects of the source material.