Arts

Ariana Grande Is Brutally Transparent on Her Latest Album
"thank u, next" sets itself apart as an extremely personal project for the pop megastar.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2019

Unpopular Opinions: Oscar Hosts
The Arts Desk is tired of giving hot takes on snubs and surprises and have decided to critique a different aspect of awards shows: the hosts!
Guru Ramanathan, Claire Fishman, Alex Cullina, Nicole Rosenthal and Dante Sacco
• February 20, 2019

Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election
Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor
• February 19, 2019

The Golden Age of Music, Defined in an NYU Psych Lab
Psychology professor Pascal Wallisch led a study with undergraduate students about generational music preferences.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor
• February 19, 2019

‘Adam’ Shines a Spotlight on the Trans Experience
The National Theatre of Scotland production, based on the life of star Adam Kashmiry, ran last weekend at Skirball.
February 19, 2019

‘Sorry Angel’ Unveils the Highs and Lows of Queer Love
The French drama offers an unforgivably beautiful portrait of a gay love affair at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Claire Fishman, Film and TV Editor
• February 19, 2019

Billie Eilish’s ‘bury a friend’ Is a Terrifying Ode to Personal Demons
The rising pop star confronts unsettling themes with her latest single.
Michael Muth, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2019

Best Female-Led Comedy Series
Instead of letting you rewatch “Frasier” or “The Office,” the Arts Desk is here to give some TV show recs for shows with female leads that are just as funny and worthy of binge watching.
Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, Claire Fishman, Arts Desk
• February 15, 2019

‘Sunset’: More Than Just Hats, But Not Much More
“Sunset,” chaotic like an empire falling into war, lacks an affecting story to bring meaning to the mayhem.
Elizabeth Crawford, Staff Writer
• February 14, 2019

Cranberries Begin Final Chapter With Poignant New Single
Released after lead singer Dolores O’Riordan’s death in 2018, “All Over Now” sets the stage for the band’s last album.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer
• February 14, 2019

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 14 to 17
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books & Theatre Editor
• February 14, 2019

Suggestions for Non-Cheesy Valentine’s Day Reads
If you’re looking for an alternative to Nicholas Sparks this February, here are some novels and short story collections that recognize love as the strange and idiosyncratic thing it is.
Julie Goldberg, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2019

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