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Clara V. Nguyen
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‘Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop’ Review: An Effervescent Celebration of Love and Art
In a genre as saturated as the film’s neon-heavy color scheme, Kyōhei Ishiguro’s cinematic directorial debut makes a splash not just with its bright palette but also with its reinterpretations of romance tropes.
The ‘Spirited Away’ Soundtrack at 20: Rediscovering the Name of Life
I don’t really remember the first time I watched “Spirited Away” — but its soundtrack, like Chihiro’s hair tie, will always be a connection to Miyazaki’s unforgettable cinematic world, shining with the warmth of “One Summer’s Day.”
‘Butter’ Review: BTS’ Heart-Melting Summer Love Story
BTS' latest single churns retro energy into a deliciously danceable recipe for success.
Music Video Breakdown: ‘Gone’ by Rosé
Two years after first recording the track and just over two months after its widely acclaimed debut at Blackpink’s virtual concert, Rosé finally shared the music video for “Gone” on April 4.
Goodbyes in G Major
Revisiting the piece helped me remember that even as the days seem to melt together, they’re marching on with the tenacity of Bach’s fastest third movement.
‘Klara and the Sun’ Review: Kazuo Ishiguro’s Shining Ode to Love
Kazuo Ishiguro's dystopian novel, "Klara and the Sun," reveals truths about memory, identity, and mortality through the robotic eyes of its protagonist.
‘40:42’ Review: Sam Gendel and Goose Cover Vampire Weekend
When the New York-based indie rockers commissioned two covers of the “Father of the Bride” co-lead single “2021” from saxophonist Sam Gendel and jam band Goose, their only requirement was that each one last exactly 20 minutes and 21 seconds.
‘All My Favorite Songs’ Review: Weezer Gets Lost in the Music
Weezer’s lead vocalist Rivers Cuomo begins the rock band’s latest track with a confession about his music taste: “All my favorite songs are slow and sad.”
Twice Surprise with New Single ‘Cry for Me’
Twice’s dazzling renditions of hit singles at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards set the stage for an unexpected finale: the brand new track “Cry for Me.”
On “Copycat Killer,” Phoebe Bridgers Reimagines the End
It’s hard to tell whether the silence after the end of the lush, emotional 13-minute "Copycat Killer" is untimely or meant to be.