One day you’re listening to nostalgic Pop, and the next day it’s Dancehall, and the next it’s Punk. Music tastes change faster than the seasons, and with good…
Category: Arts & Culture
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Two years ago, Laura**, a 20 year old New School student who stands at 5’6”, weighed 150 pounds — well within the “normal” range. Nevertheless, motivated by a…
This Sad Young Literary Man is Really Just A Jerk
If ever there was a movie for every writing major at Lang (or any liberal arts college, for that matter) “Listen Up Philip” is it. Drawing directly from…
The Transmigration of Michael Keaton, or Birdman is Awesome
“Birdman” will make you rethink everything you ever thought about Michael Keaton. He’s not Batman. He’s not Beetlejuice. He’s not some washed up actor. Michael Keaton is something…
Is Being Gay Easier If You’re Jewish?
Alex Grossman had no problem coming out to his family. He says it was even easier to tell them that he performs in drag. Grossman did, though, find…
Whiplash
The creation myth of Charlie Parker recurs in Damien Chazelle’s furious film Whiplash, about the tense relationship between a young jazz drummer (Miles Teller) and his domineering, abusive…