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Unpopular Opinions: 2000s Nickelodeon Shows

Nickelodeon cartoons marked our '90s and early aughts childhoods, but not every show was a hit.
Arts Desk November 7, 2018

This week, we’re getting nostalgic and turning back the clock to simpler times of our youth. As eight-year-olds, waking up to watch cartoons at 7:00 a.m. was the best part of...

Rami Malek in "Bohemian Rhapsody" (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

Queen as Told Through Fake Teeth, Haircuts and Cats

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Musical biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” dives into the life of Freddie Mercury and the rocky journey of the ever-famous band, Queen.
 Calum Worthy and Jackie Long in "Bodied".  (Courtesy of Youtube Neon)

‘Bodied’ Insults Everyone and Gets Away With It

Arin Garland, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
The Eminem-produced film uses battle rapping to tackle PC culture.
Theodore Pellerin and Lucas Hedges in "Boy Erased." (Courtesy of Focus Features)

‘Boy Erased’ Depicts the Jarring Realities of Gay Conversion Therapy

Based on a true story, the Oscar hopeful is one of two dramas this year that focuses on gay conversion therapy.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Contributing Writer November 5, 2018
Based on a true story, the Oscar hopeful is one of two dramas this year that focuses on gay conversion therapy.
Hugh Jackman as Gary Hart in "The Front Runner." (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)

From ‘Front Runner’ to Political Pariah

Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor November 5, 2018
Politics and celebrity collide in “The Front Runner,” which tells the story of 1988 presidential hopeful Gary Hart, whose campaign was derailed by rumors of an extramarital affair.
Clive Davis Senior and musician Claire Hawkins. (Courtesy of Charlotte Freitag)

Clive Senior on Being ‘Reckless’

The singer-songwriter ruminates on freedom and its consequences on her newly-released single.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor November 5, 2018
The singer-songwriter ruminates on freedom and its consequences on her newly-released single.
Tisch rapper and singer Paris Michael — known by his stage name Paris. (via instagram.com)

Paris Michael Plans to Win a Grammy He Invents

This Tisch junior wants his music in the MoMA and his name on your playlist.
Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer November 5, 2018
This Tisch junior wants his music in the MoMA and his name on your playlist.
Harrison Ford in a still from "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope," which has since produced numerous sequels. (via facebook.com)

Modern Sequels and the Death of Continuity

With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer November 5, 2018
With the new trend of retconning old sequels in a franchise, the real question is, what will happen to Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo?
Dennis Hopper in "Blue Velvet." (via twitter.com)

Staff Recs: Best Villains

Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.
Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.
Two visitors peek inside Mmuseumm, located on Cortlandt Alley. Even when the museum is closed, visitors can call a toll-free number to hear about the objects, or look inside the building’s windows. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Cover a Lot of Ground at New York City’s Smallest Mmuseumm

Emma Li, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018
This freight elevator turned museum encapsulates unconventionality through its location, space and exhibitions in the heart of Lower Manhattan.
The poster for the new Netflix documentary "Shirkers." (Courtesy of Midnight Oil Productions)

Documentary ‘Shirkers’ Blends Mystery and Emotion

Her passion project was stolen. 20 years later, Sandi Tan tells us her story.
Joey Hung, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
Her passion project was stolen. 20 years later, Sandi Tan tells us her story.
Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet in a scene from "Call Me By Your Name," one of the films part of Luca Guadagnino's Desire Trilogy. (via facebook.com)

You Missed the Other Two Film’s in the ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Trilogy of Desire

In the films comprising his Desire Trilogy, director Luca Guadagnino urges viewers to embrace their inner desires.
Nosheen Hossain, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018

World-renowned Italian director Luca Guadagnino — whose film “Suspiria” was just released in theaters — is best known for his Oscar-winner “Call Me By Your Name.”...