Arts
Black History Through Comedy at the Symposium: Academic StandUp
NYU alumna Kyle Marian invites black scholars to turn their stories about microaggressive health care, racist museums and woke laws into stand-up comedy for The Symposium’s Blackademia Takeover.
Unpopular Opinions: Romantic Comedy Protagonists
Valentine's Day is coming up and the Arts Desk cannot wait! Thus, they’ve decided to critically analyze rom-coms in anticipation of the big day.
Weezer’s Cover Album Is as Uninspired as Its Title
The alt-rock giants dropped a surprise album, preceding their next major record, to critical disapproval.
‘The Gospel of Eureka’ Delivers an Underwhelming Sermon
The documentary tackles a tense conflict between the Christian and LGBTQ communities in a small town, but doesn’t totally hit the mark on its execution.
‘Then Came You’ Is a Lackluster Story of Friendship
The dramedy is reminiscent of John Green adaptations like “The Fault in Our Stars,” but is far less emotionally satisfying.
From Across the Atlantic, NYU’s strangers Brings People Together
No distance can break this musical collaboration.
Steinhardt’s ‘Rags’: A Tale of Trump’s America, 100 Years Ago
Steinhardt presents the newest version of an emotionally stirring musical tale of Jewish immigrants in turn-of-the-century New York City.
‘Russian Doll’ Is an Endlessly Entertaining Binge Watch
The Netflix dramedy series co-created by Amy Poehler has skyrocketed to critical acclaim for its fun and intense storytelling, reminiscent of “Groundhog Day.”
Fyre Festival Scam Continues
The music festival scandal that led to a social media riot culminated in two competing documentaries, but even they were unable to escape ethical issues in their production.
Recasting Rosie the Riveter
Renata Stih and Frieder Schnock juxtapose contemporary women and the making of the U.S. women’s rights movement in their newest exhibit, “Rosie Won the War,” in the Kimmel Windows Gallery.
Best Movies to Watch While Sick
The Arts Desk gives its film recommendations for the next time you’re feeling a little under the weather.
A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend: Feb. 8 to 10
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
