As winter turns to spring, Adrianne Lenker’s new album “Bright Future” is the perfect accompaniment to the changing weather.
Filled with low-budget CGI and costumes reminiscent of ‘90s TV shows, “I Saw the TV Glow” is a seemingly light-hearted movie that becomes increasingly unnerving as its characters grow up and are forced to face their own identities.
Lizzy McAlpine has long been known by her fans for her impressive vocal range and hard-hitting lyrics. Her song “ceilings” went viral on TikTok last year, and her expert storytelling brought her to mainstream recognition. Captivated by the song’s deep emotional journey and its surprise twist ending, ...
In “Monkey Man,” Dev Patel’s highly anticipated directorial debut, Bollywood and Hollywood action stylization are unified and transformed into a refreshingly new story. Quick, vibrant and often claustrophobic shots are paired with sweeping views of the cityscape as the story of a monkey-masked ...
It’s been a while since Anne Hathaway has graced us with a classic rom-com, so I was intrigued to watch her return to the screen as the female lead of a forbidden romance. Directed by Academy award-nominated director Michael Showalter, “The Idea of You” tells the story of a 40-year-old single ...
Doubling down on her mission to shift away from the bubblegum pop sounds of her past hits, Doja Cat released the deluxe version of her 2023 album “Scarlet” on April 5 with little prior notice.
After almost a decade since the last film in its franchise, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” directed by Mike Mitchell, was released on March 8 to wide anticipation. The latest addition to the series follows unlikely kung fu master Po (Jack Black) as he transitions from the position of Dragon Warrior to become ...
“This ain't a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album,” the singer wrote in an Instagram post, emphasizing an important distinction that gestures at the true brilliance of her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter” released on March 29.
Inspired by her newborn daughter, singer-songwriter Julia Holter’s sixth studio album, “Something in the Room She Moves,” abounds with childlike playfulness. Holter, who began recording her dazzling new record while pregnant at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, wasn’t consciously trying to ...
Women’s History Month is a chance for what really should be done all year long: sharing women’s stories and promoting female voices. While some of these movies aim to empower and uplift, others may provide comfort, serving as a reminder of joy, hope and fun amidst all the chaos.
Many people have had that one person that they just cannot seem to move on from. No matter how hard they try, their thoughts seem to drift into reminders of a coveted past. These feelings of hopeless romance and missed opportunities — often felt while reminiscing on past crushes and relationships ...
François Ozon’s crime-comedy “The Crime is Mine” does not break obvious genre molds of French cinema, but still proves itself relevant to an American audience. The film, featured in this year’s Providence French and Francophone Film Festival, is exceptionally well-done.
If you’re looking for something to watch on your next movie night, “Love Lies Bleeding” is the perfect pick. Rose Glass’s 2024 romance thriller follows Lou (Kristen Stewart) and Jackie (Katy O’Brien) in a “Thelma and Louise”-esque crime story as they commit and cover up a series of gruesome ...
Netflix’s “Love is Blind” has always been crazy.
Anne Carson’s 23rd publication, “Wrong Norma” meditates, deconstructs, scolds, announces, humors and — most importantly — questions a seemingly disparate cluster of topics. In an unruly, genre-less, collaged collection of text and images water, blood, Flaubert, form, crows, Guantanamo, ...
Ariana Grande is no stranger to the spotlight. From her early roots in musical theater — performing on Broadway at just 14 years old — and on Nickelodeon, Grande’s angelic vocals and impressive four-octave range have rocketed her to stardom since her first album “Yours Truly” was released ...
Whether the purpose of the Academy Awards is to be a vibrant celebration of cinema or pure entertainment rooted in Hollywood glamor, Sunday’s ceremony fell flat in both respects.
“Underdressed at the Symphony,” Faye Webster’s fifth studio album, begins quietly. A sleepy, soft drum beat and mellow guitar rise to a crescendo, and bright piano notes flood forth like a new day. Appropriately, the six-minute opener, “Thinking About You,” feels like a morning anthem, as ...
R&B singer-songwriter SZA released her new single “Saturn” on Feb. 22 after debuting the song during the 2024 Grammy Awards broadcast. The single was released as a bundle pack alongside its live performance and acapella, sped-up and instrumental versions.
Aside from being about a cobbled-together, half-dead creature, “Lisa Frankenstein” has very little to do with Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The film, released on Valentine’s Day, more closely resembles a classic rom-com — as soon as it starts, you know how it’ll end.
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