Do We Still Need Lady Gaga?
Lady Gaga released a new single, “Perfect Illusion,” last Friday, and upon a first (and second, and third) listen, I ...
Arts & Culture
In Defense Of: “The Real Housewives of New York City”
In early June, I was walking on the Upper East Side of Manhattan when something—or rather someone—caught my eye. I ...
The Savvy Business of Frank Ocean’s Blonde
The music of Frank Ocean’s Blonde is subtle and poignant. The album adopts a multilayered approach and it takes several ...
The Mash Upholds Musical Traditions
“Wesleyan is truly a magical place…isn’t it?” On Friday afternoon, El Niño, the Brooklyn-based alumni band, posed this question to ...
Donald Glover Upholds His Creative Versatility in “Atlanta”
Donald Glover holds a plethora of titles: DJ, actor, writer, and, most notably, rapper. Glover began his career in the ...
Understanding the Beautiful, Calculated Silence of “Blonde”
For someone so ubiquitous on social media, Frank Ocean is surprisingly, profoundly quiet. He’s the kind of guy who is ...
Guide to Binging Transparent Seasons One and Two
After watching the first few episodes of “Transparent” at my recommendation, my friend gave up: “I just couldn’t figure out ...
“Don’t Breathe”: A Dissatisfying Film That Reigns Supreme
Before May of this year, few people knew that horror thriller “Don’t Breathe” even existed, as the film’s trailer was released ...
Five Podcasts that Prove Radio Drama Still Exists
Nearly 80 years have gone by since Orson Welles’ audio drama “The War of the Worlds” premiered on CBS, back when ...
Cinefiles 9/7 to 9/10
The biggest classroom on campus is back in business as the Goldsmith Family Cinema proudly opens its doors for another ...