Arts & Entertainment
Style
Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' Get Painted in Tomato Soup
Artwashing and Climate Activism Recently Came to Head in a Colorful Protest
by VIKKI XU
Music
Ibibio Sound Machine Is the Coolest Band Ever, and They Know It
Eighties electronic synth meets West African funk and disco at World Cafe Live.
by HANNAH SUNG
Music
Ride Along with Arctic Monkeys’ ‘The Car’
Alex Turner sings to lovers in disco–lit parties and old “AM” fans in new metaphorical meta album.
by HANNAH SUNG
Word on the street
From Sidewalk to Studio 8H: The SNL Stand–By Experience
Trying to get tickets to SNL is not very glamorous, but getting the chance to watch the show live is a moment you’ll never forget.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
Alex G Creates a World of Intrigue on ‘God Save The Animals’
The artist’s first album made in the studio cements his status as a musical prodigy.
by HALLA ELKHWAD
Film
'Do Revenge:' A Classic Mean Girl Drama with a Fresh Twist
Revenge is a dish best served in style.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Music
Sometimes a Fantasy, Sometimes the Real Thing: In Conversation with Soccer Mommy
Street spoke with indie rock singer–songwriter Sophie Allison about turning sadness into stories and her new album, 'Sometimes, Forever.'
by WALDEN GREEN
Music
In ‘Dirt Femme,’ Tove Lo Reveals Her True Self
The Swede’s first independently–released album is unapologetically in love with dance music, and all the better for it.
by DEREK WONG
Arts
The PMA's 'Matisse in the 1930s' Tells a Philadelphia Story
How a mural commission for the Barnes Foundation in 1930 became a moment of creative renewal.
by ARIELLE STANGER
Music
Returning Her Calls: It’s Time to Pay Attention to Carly Rae Jepsen
The former almost–superstar is back with The Loneliest Time after a decade of tough luck and an unclear presence.
by EMMA HALPER
Music
Escape to ‘Within the Depths Of A Darkened Forest’ for Its 20th Anniversary
The perfect holiday music for those who celebrate the fall equinox
by HANNAH SUNG
Television
Why Comedies are the Most Effective Dramas
Sitcoms such as 'Derry Girls,' 'Community,' and 'the Office' remain some of the biggest tearjerkers.
by ALEXANDRA KANAN
Television
The Problem of Postfeminism in Television
The empowerment of reclaiming antifeminist ideals is false, only leading to unhealthy behavioral expectations for teen girls.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
Television
What Does ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Stand for in 2022?
The series' newest, uneven fifth season is proof that 'The Handmaid’s Tale' doesn’t know what it wants to say anymore.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Music
Taylor Swift is an Anti–Hero in ‘Midnights,’ but a Mastermind at 3 a.m.
Swift's tenth studio album sets a foot back into pop territory without fully committing to it.
by DEREK WONG
Television
Bravo’s Most Wanted: When the Worst Real Housewives Are the Best TV
With three housewives in a decade being involved with federal crimes, where is the line between good ethics and good television?
by EMMA HALPER
Film
It's Time to Bring Mystique and Surprise Back into Film
Indie horrors like 'Barbarian' continue to shock, terrify, and surprise audiences at the box office. How can Hollywood learn from it?
by RAHUL VARIAR
Film
‘Blonde’ Is Anything but an Authentic Representation of Marilyn Monroe
While the film succeeds in its stylistic choices, ‘Blonde’ is a poor and fictional recounting of Marilyn Monroe’s life.
by WEIKE LI
Music
Everything You Never Knew About the Red Hot Chili Peppers
From the '90s alternative rock scene to modern conversations on drug use, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are culturally ubiquitous.
by HALLA ELKHWAD
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