Arts Blog
The Debate on Vice President Kamala Harris’s Vogue Cover
On Jan. 19, Vogue announced Vice President Kamala Harris as its February 2021 Cover Star, leading to intense backlash on social media over how the Vice President was styled.
Male Fantasies, Male Fantasies: Unpacking the Armie Hammer Scandal
Armie Hammer has become the latest Hollywood actor to be at the center of a sexual abuse scandal.
What the Hell Happened: TikTok Sparks Rumors of Jeffree Star and Kanye West Affair
After years, it appears that the legendary marriage between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might be coming to a close. Rumors soon started flying that Jeffree Star was involved.
Top 10 Cultural Moments of 2020
The Crimson Arts Board presents its favorite cultural moments of the year, from "The Fly on Mike Pence's Head" to "The WAP Saga."
Stop Motion Christmas Movies, Ranked
An analysis of the most important elements of a stop motion Christmas movie may reveal if any of these films are able to meet Mr. Brown’s standard.
Single Review: ‘Baby No More (NNAMDÏ’s Dream)’ Is Piano-Cover Magic
Far more than a derivative of the original, “Baby No More (NNAMDÏ’s Dream)” opens a dialogue that expands the possibilities of the song itself.
Every BTS 'Comeback,' Ranked
Take a walk down memory lane of the comebacks — a K-Pop term for album releases and their promotional cycles — that made BTS the global idols they are today.
Every Episode of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' Ranked
By no popular demand, here is an entirely objective ranking of all 61 episodes of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” from worst to best.
Top 5: Rap Songs about COVID-19
Throughout the pandemic, rappers have taken to the booth to assess the new normal — empty grocery shelves, PPE, and the NBA bubble. Here’s a list of the top five rap songs about COVID-19.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: 'Safety'
Amidst an empty football field and a sea of cheers, the narration of Clemson Coach Bowden (Matthew Glave) immediately sets the stakes for the trailer, as he asks: “What does sacrifice mean to you?”
Unpopular Opinion: Color-Blind Casting Isn’t ‘Woke’ — It’s Racist
Recent examples of color-blind casting — casting that does not take race or ethnicity into account — reveal the complexities that develop when exclusion and rejection of authenticity are disguised as an egalitarian artistic convention.
What the Hell Happened: ‘Ratatouille: The Musical’
To quote a former arts chair, “Nietzsche was wrong. God is very much alive,” and 2020’s Twitter headlines are just His Mad Libs.
What The Hell Happened: [REDACTED] is Back on 'Grey’s Anatomy'
Meredith finally sees him and, overwhelmed with emotion, calls out to him in return.
The Coronanovel of Future Past
The Corona-novel — an emerging and extremely bad genre certain to haunt literary houses for years to come — is the only logical next step.
Top 5: Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Roles
In honor of Hollywood’s favorite Scorpio turning 46 on Nov. 11, here’s a ranking of his top five movie roles.
What the Hell Happened: Candace Owens Upset by Harry Styles' Dress
The fragile form of masculinity that is scared to wear a dress is the same one that refuses to care enough about other people to wear a mask during a pandemic for fear of being emasculated.
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.
What the Hell Happened: The Return of 'Gossip Girl'
Attention, Upper East Siders: The hit 2000’s show “Gossip Girl” is coming back as an HBO Max reboot!
Portrait of an Artist: Benjamin R. Zank
Strange times call for strange art, and artist Benjamin R. Zank is quite familiar with the strange.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: 'Happiest Season'
While holiday-themed romantic comedies are a dime a dozen, “Happiest Season” is the first Christmas rom-com from a major studio to center around a queer couple.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
If you haven’t read August Wilson’s original play “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” and were hoping to get a taste of the upcoming movie adaptation while avoiding spoilers, the trailer is a bad place to begin.
Arts Playlist: Iconic Songs in Movies
Amid the never-ending chaos of 2020, both music and film are playing a part in helping everyone stay sane and grounded.
Top 5: Drakeo the Ruler Songs
To celebrate his long-awaited release, here is a list of Drakeo the Ruler’s top five songs.
What the Hell Happened: Depp Leaves 'Fantastic Beasts'
It’s been a tough year to be a Harry Potter fan.
What the Hell Happened: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Streams 'Among Us' on Twitch
U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fared well in her first game before being ejected off a digital spaceship and into internet stardom.