Arts

‘Creed II’ Packs A Predictable but Solid Punch
Adonis Creed and Rocky Balboa face off against Ivan Drago, the villain of the ‘80s classic “Rocky IV,” and his son,
Daniel Devine, Staff Writer
• November 27, 2018

In ‘Chasing the New White Whale,’ Heroin Ravages a Working-Class Community
Alex Cullina, Books & Theater Editor
• November 27, 2018

Tyler, the Creator’s Grinch Steals Christmas
The rapper’s remake of the iconic Grinch theme song is meaner than ever.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2018

Anderson .Paak Shows Funk Belongs Back in Hip-Hop
The musician’s new album combines old hip-hop sounds to pave a new wave in today’s mainstream rap.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2018

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Wrecks the Mold Again
The sequel to the 2012 hit finds the titular character entering the internet for another colorful adventure that parodies online trends and culture.
Fareid El Gafy, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2018

‘Pokémon: Let’s Go’ Proves Satisfying Yet Unambitious
Hard as they seem to try, Game Freak just can’t make a bad Pokémon game — but there's nothing like the good old days.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer
• November 26, 2018

Cannes Favorite ‘Shoplifters’ Arrives at IFC Center
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s drama won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, and should be your next stop at the IFC Center.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor
• November 26, 2018

‘At Eternity’s Gate’ Is a Masterful Portrayal of Van Gogh’s Final Years
Academy Award-nominated actor Willem Dafoe has been receiving critical acclaim ever since the film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Staff Writer
• November 20, 2018

Music Desk Staff Recs: Best Songs of Fall 2018
Music Desk
• November 20, 2018

Citizenship, From Phonetics to Photos
Tisch’s new photography exhibit, cit.i.zen.ship, features works from almost 100 different artists exploring the limits and meanings of citizenship in a time when heads of government are calling for nationalism and more traditional views on outsiders.
Julia Fields, Contributing Writer
• November 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes With the Producers of ‘thank u, next’
WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer
• November 19, 2018

‘Widows’ Ranks Among the Best Heist Films
The follow up to his Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” co-writer and director Steve McQueen returns with an arthouse heist thriller with the ensemble of the century
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor
• November 19, 2018

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