Culture
disney
‘Pinocchio’ (2022): Disney wished on another wrong star
I cannot find any joy in this film, even as a guilty pleasure. I find nothing but pure unadulterated nihilism.
horror
Corey recommends ‘The Quarry’
The Quarry is not without flaw, but it’s exactly the kind of game I was hoping it would be, with gory effects and compelling characters.
NY State Fair
A rainy Labor Day at the Great New York State Fair
After a week in hot and sunny LA, a day filled with meat, dairy, and constant rain was exactly what I needed to remind myself of my Western New York roots.
baz luhrmann
‘Elvis’: I Can’t Help Falling in Boredom With Him
The film spans the entire life of Elvis without ever asking the question: What new insight can I add to a life already as exceptional as his?
MAG
“Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence” is worth looking like an idiot for
There is no feeling like walking into a space that is beautiful in pictures, only to realize that cameras could never capture what you could see in person.
brendon urie
‘Viva Las Vengeance’: Forgettable but fun
The album’s songs feel forgettable, but could become more impactful once Urie takes the album on tour.
D-Day
D-Day has improved significantly since last year, students say
"Editors note: These articles were originally published on Tuesday April 26, 2022 in the last print edition of the spring…
Netflix
‘First Kill’ deserved a second season
“First Kill” wasn’t canceled because it was bad. It was canceled because it was fun.
marisol
Rivera’s ‘Marisol’ remains frighteningly relevant today
Todd Theatre’s newest production, “Marisol” — which was as disturbing as it was disorienting — is not for the faint of heart. But while some moments were difficult to watch, the surrealist show was a worthwhile, deeply moving, and all-encompassing theatrical experience.
Movie Review
Ambulance: Is Michael Bay having fun again?
I would really despise this film if it tried to be deeper than it really is. But Bay made an engaging film that doesn’t let go of you until the final piece of tension breaks.