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(04/09/18 1:00pm)
The dilemma in listening to controversial rappers has been a hot topic for the past couple weeks. Noisey, Vice’s music blog, published an article on the topic, and renowned music vlogger Anthony Fantano gave his personal thoughts on the issue. Their general consensus: by listening to controversial artists, you are thereby helping them avoid the consequences of their actions, so it's best not to listen to them at all. Though these critics have helped spotlight the conversation, they tread rather lightly. It's this ‘lightness’ that prompts a new standard for listeners to adhere to: if you're a true defender of the sexually abused, you cannot promote the music of the abuser.
(04/07/18 1:00pm)
Gilmore Girls. The very name conjures up images of a lily–white, pigtail–wearing, plaid–skirt clad Rory with the whole wide world open to her and Lorelai holding the door. But—hot take alert—Rory Gilmore is actually kind of the worst.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
A structured approach is how non–runners become marathon finishers, how students bump their Bs up to As, and how I hope to become a more informed appreciator of the cinematic arts over the next few years. The truth is, for someone who declares her love for film with seemingly every opportunity, I haven’t seen all that many movies. What’s particularly concerning is the number of must–see classic films that remain, in my mind, nothing more than titles with attached merit. As much as I love writing about up–and–coming movies and television that interest me in the present, I couldn’t help but wonder what can be done about all those I haven’t seen. Thus, naturally, I took to the internet for a solution.
(04/07/18 1:00pm)
After years of stagnation due to countless saccharine, worn–out stories and even worse executions, the horror genre might finally be getting a much–deserved revival. A Quiet Place is the latest addition to a growing list of brutal, yet impeccable thrillers released since Jordan Peele’s Get Out. However, it wasn't directed by a seasoned horror filmmaker like James Wan (director of Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring) or Mike Flanagan (director of Oculus and Before I Wake). Instead, it was created by John Krasinski, whose background in comedy would understandably make him the least likely contender for any accolade in the horror realm. In a video conference for college–press reps, even Krasinski agrees that he’s “not the horror guy.” But to his surprise, after co–writing, directing, and starring in A Quiet Place, the result is arguably one of the most terrific thrillers in recent memory.
(04/06/18 1:00pm)
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen your feeds filling with overwhelmingly positive reviews of Love, Simon. No one needs me to tell them that Love, Simon is a good movie. So before I switch things up by delving into this not– completely positive critique, I want to point out that it was major for the LGBTQ community. Seeing queer teens be normal, awkward, and lonely is IMPORTANT. Humanizing us in that context is vital, and that’s what Love, Simon did.
(04/11/18 1:00pm)
“Pushing the Boundaries: Innovation in the Visual Sphere” is more than just the theme of the Penn Lens showcase. It describes all that they do. As the title suggests, the showcase redefines limits, fostering innovation and providing a hub for photographers all over campus to display their work. On April 12th and 13th, Penn Lens will be hosting its annual showcase in Houston Hall 225 Brachfeld.
(04/10/18 1:00pm)
Tucked between the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts and Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall is the Annenberg School for Communication, one of the more heavily traversed spots on campus. While most of Penn students have been inside, few notice the multihued, 17–component mural spanning the east wall of the school’s lobby. It’s Sam Maitin’s (C '51) "Celebration."
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
The Pope of Trash is coming to Penn. That’s right. John Waters, the mastermind behind the most infamous transgressive cult films such as Pink Flamingos, Hairspray (though less so transgressive), and Serial Mom, is coming to speak.
(04/10/18 1:00pm)
If you're looking for a distraction during finals week or an excuse to meet up with a friend over the summer, look no further. Here's a list of the eight most anticipated movies of summer 2018. Whether you're into animations, superheroes, comedies, thrillers, romances, or musicals, 2018 has something for you.
(04/06/18 1:00pm)
Lorde released her sophomore album Melodrama on June 16th, 2017 after a four–year hiatus following her full–length debut, Pure Heroine. In that time, she ended a long–term relationship and wrote a record that captures what it's like to be going through those things while simultaneously growing up and shedding past ideals for reality. It came out a month after my own first long term relationship ended, and it cut through me like a knife. I've only been able to listen to it the whole way through without crying for a few months. It was a visceral catharsis; she was able to put everything I was feeling into words and then some.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
Roseanne, a much–beloved sitcom that ran from the late ‘80s to the late ‘90s, is back on air. Maybe you already knew this because you’re a devout follower of ABC Family's comedy lineup (which has produced hits like Black–ish and Fresh Off The Boat). If your life in this American political hellscape is anything like mine though, you probably found out that Roseanne is back because of the Internet outrage that’s been brewing since the show premiered.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
While most songs tell some kind of a story, a lot of these stories sound the same. Many songs are about things such as falling in love, feeling lost in the world, heart break—all very personal themes, all things we can relate to. These songs are great in some ways, but they can also get old. I'm tired of hearing songs about real life.
(04/05/18 12:20am)
Move over, All–American Rejects. Penn is in the running for a visit from the great Cardi B herself.
(04/15/18 1:00pm)
“You have to understand, my dears, that the shortest distance between truth and a human being is a story.”
(04/19/18 1:00pm)
You can’t watch the Oscar–nominated Lady Bird, which was described by its director as a mother–daughter love story, on Netflix, but there are many other shows with amazing mother–daughter relationships to be found. And not just Gilmore Girls.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
After a four–year hiatus since the acclaimed The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson steps back into the public spotlight with Isle of Dogs. His second animated movie tells the story of a group of dogs who try to escape oppression in an authoritarian, dystopian, fictionalized Japan. If the premise doesn’t sound enticing enough, it might be because it’s inevitably reminiscent of a children’s movie. As a 20–year–old, I must admit it was the name of the director, rather than his marketing strategy, that eventually convinced me to watch. However, Isle of Dogs is in no way childish—if anything, it’s Anderson’s most mature work to date.
(04/04/18 1:00pm)
At the beginning of every semester, we receive a list of expensive requirements: massive binders full of loose sheets, thin volumes that address the content of only a few lectures, and the occasional supplemental text that never seems to get any use. However, they are far from the only materials that professors use to deepen their students’ understanding of a subject. Across many departments at Penn, film and other forms of media are implemented as ways into analysis and discussion. They channel popular culture and arts in a way that books simply cannot replicate and relay that information to students in a captivating and immersive way. Well outside Penn’s cinema studies department, there are courses that take advantage of film as a cultural resource and incorporate movies into their syllabi.
(04/02/18 1:00pm)
The first time I looked at a Rothko painting, my mouth fell open in awe. Not the kind of awe where I was astounded by the prodigy of the work, but the kind of awe that a piece like this was worth millions. If I had drawn a block and filled in with colors on a canvas, what would be the difference? This is just one of the many criticisms modern and contemporary art receive: its abstractness is almost too abstract to make an ounce of sense. In comparison to art of the past, which was very much characterized by portraitures and landscapes, there’s no definite object, no definite figure, or even a definite shape in modern art. How (in hell) can the two ever be connected? That’s what this year’s SPEC Art Collective exhibit, Art in Translation: Present Reinterpretations of Art History was all about: the connection between the art of the past and the present.
(04/02/18 1:00pm)
Topping the list of sectors Penn students enter upon graduation are three industries: finance, consulting, and technology. These three fields are what this school prepares the quintessential Penn student for, fields built around highly institutional settings, predictably long hours, and cemented paths leading up towards the top of the hierarchy. But what about the others? For those who break from the traditional route at Penn, their lives are substantially different. And particularly for those working independently in the arts and creative fields there is an even a larger divergence from the norm. One such person is Terrill Warrenburg (C ’16), a recent Penn grad who has pursued and found success in her art.
(04/05/18 1:00pm)
If you know me, then you probably know that I'm not very soft–spoken about my queerness. Neither is Hayley Kiyoko. Her fans refer to her as "Lesbian Jesus," and her music videos always feature a female romantic interest. The artwork of her debut album Expectations, released March 30, features Kiyoko sitting in a chair while gazing at a naked woman whose back is to the camera. Kiyoko's position suggests lust; her head tilts to the side, jacket falling off her shoulder with no effort by Kiyoko to pull it back up, transfixed by the woman in front of her. The art is a good metaphor for the album itself. In an interview with Jill Gutowitz for them., Kiyoko says, "That would normally be a guy sitting in that chair...I'm putting myself in these positions, but it's always going to be different because I am a woman."
