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movie reviews
The Wolf of Wall Street: Ten years of Scorsese’s “Citizen Belfort”
I believe that “The Wolf of Wall Street” is the closest we see Scorsese direct a remake of the Orson Welles classic, "Citizen Kane."
high school
“nothing, except everything.” — Missing high school is possible after all
If you’re ever reminiscing on your high school years, this film is the nostalgia-driven tearjerker for you.
asian
A slice of home at AASU and TSA’s Night Market
For kids like me who grew up spending summers back in their parents’ hometown overseas, the Night Market was a slice of my heritage hidden in plain sight.
Adventure Time
Obsession: a retrospective on the love story of Simon Petrikov and Betty Grof
The love story of Simon and Betty is not one of pure love and affection. It is instead a love story of uneven sacrifice, obsession, and loss.
Choose Love
Netflix’s “Choose Love” is a great choice for movie night
The movie isn’t trying to win an Oscar. “Choose Love” is the kind of film you put on the night before a test to try to turn your brain off.
Cinema
A night at the cinema with “The Barker”
My experience at Dryden Theater was unlike any movie-going experience I have ever had. The music, the film, and the atmosphere: all completely unique.
Album Review
underscores: a warm welcome to the world of “Wallsocket”
Wallsocket’s locals find themselves dissecting the dauntingly resonant transition to adulthood in song after song.
Album Review
In The Spotlight: “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We”
Each song masterfully blends the natural acoustic and orchestral elements of the album with Mitski’s poetically devastating lyricism.
art
Yayoi Kusama’s INFINITY MIRRORED ROOM invites oblivion
The “Infinity Mirror Room” only allows people to stay for one to one-and-a-half minutes, it feels like one is completely alone in the oblivion of oneself
Belllydance
Fringe Festival belly dance performances: Desert Rhythms and Dylaina Alexandria
Many different styles of belly dance were showcased through solos, duets, and group work, as well as usage of props such as veils, canes, and swords.