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Walter Sobchak (left), played by John Goodman, and Jeffrey Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, in "The Big Lebowski." The movie came out 20 years ago.

20 Years of Soiled Rugs, Bowling and the Dude

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Daniella Nichinson, Arts Editor September 21, 2018
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, "The Big Lebowski" continues to be a timeless cult classic loved by audiences.
Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn. LA rockers The Buttertones  will be playing at Rough Trade NYC this Saturday night.

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor September 20, 2018
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Donald Glover, a 2006 graduate of NYU, has risen to be one of the most prominent names in hip-hop and R&B.

Childish Gambino Debuts New Songs and Revisits Old Favorites at Madison Square Garden

Alex Jacobson, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
Donald Glover lights up MSG in what may be his final performance in New York as Childish Gambino.
Cover art for "That's My Fault."

This Steinhardt Junior Wants to Be on Your Sex Playlist

Michael Muth, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
Steinhardt junior Pedro Cañas's new single "That's My Fault" is a smooth and funky delight.
Movie posters for “The BlacKkKlansman,” “Ghost in Shell,” “Black Panther,” and “Mary Queen of Scots.”

Fishing for ‘Bait’ Amid Oscar’s Diversity Push

The push for diversity within Hollywood may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Trishna Rikhy and Trishna Rikhy September 17, 2018
The push for diversity may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Poster for the movie "The Predator.”

‘Predator’ Died on Arrival

Joey Hung September 17, 2018
"The Predator" reboots offers plenty of action, but characters fall flat
Ariana Grande on the cover of her fourth studio album.

Sounds of ‘Sweetener’

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Ariana Grande's new album "Sweetener" is a remarkable addition to her discography that shares meaningful and empowering music.
Richie Merritt and Matthew McConaughey in "White Boy Rick."

‘White Boy Rick’ Misfires

"White Boy Rick" delivers a scene-stealing performance by Matthew McConaughey, but fails to impress everywhere else.
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor September 17, 2018
"White Boy Rick" delivers a scene-stealing performance by Matthew McConaughey, but fails to impress everywhere else.
Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield in "Sorry To Bother You."

Race Seen Through Three Lenses

Elizabeth Crawford, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
"Sorry to Bother You," "Blindspotting" and "BlacKkKlansman" are complex, each having so much to offer in terms of style and vision that they are slowly and steadily altering our perceptions of what a movie that deals with race can be.  
A panel discussion at the annual Fusion Film Festival.

NYU Film Fest Uplifts Women in Cinema

Hankins Fletcher, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
Female filmmakers have been lacking at festivals like Venice and Cannes, but NYU's Fusion Film Festival strives to give women creators the outlet they deserve.
Screenshots from some of the shows mentioned. From left to right: "Alex Strangelove," "Mudbound," "Ozark," "Nailed It!" and "Sacred Games."

Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals

Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.
Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.