Classically trained in piano and cello and a co-producer on all of her tracks, Marylou Mayniel — better known as Oklou — first found traction thanks to the chronically online...

There is one week left of Black History Month — the perfect amount of time to read a book! From an autobiographical letter to a lengthy historical fiction, we chose four...

Actor and director Ben Stiller has been a pillar in the world of comedy since the early ’90s for his  sketch comedy show, “The Ben Stiller Show,” and classics like “Zoolander”...

With only 191 theaters showing its initial August 2024 release, A24’s “Sing Sing” is an obscurity compared to best picture nominees “Anora” and “The Brutalist,” both...

This Black History Month and beyond, it’s important to spotlight the work of Black female directors, a historically underrepresented group in Hollywood — only 5.3% of directors...

Late last month, the Department of Education called Biden’s book ban initiative — which worked to fight book bannings and prevent them from violating the students’civil rights...

This semester, I signed up for an advanced art history seminar all about the life and work of renowned French filmmaker Agnès Varda. I didn’t know much about her, but I always...

Warning: This review contains spoilers. The second season of the Netflix series “Mo” is one of the most surprising shows on television. I can’t think of a single show...

Featuring vivid cultural textiles, eclectic accessories and elaborately constructed hairstyles, artist Thandiwe Muriu’s photography plays with concealment and exposure. To accomplish...

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Arts Desk! If you’re a cynic like most of us, Valentine’s Day is just another Friday in February. Therefore, here are some anti-lovey media...

As we approach Valentine’s Day, the Arts Desk is unconcerned with your relationship status. Whether you’re single, taken or somewhere in between, the desire to celebrate love...

Imagine an action-comedy film about a former-assassin-turned-realtor trying to escape his past. Sprinkle that logline with high-intensity fight sequences, a hint of B-movie quirkiness...