Arts
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Review: The future of dating is bleak in ‘Companion’
“Fresh” meets “Ex Machina” in this robotic romantic-horror film.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer
• February 7, 2025
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The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025
This year, some amazing authors and characters are set to make their return to the bookshelves. Here are five books that you can look forward to in 2025.
Aratrika Banerjee, Contributing Writer
• February 7, 2025
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10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love
Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.
Eleanor Jacobs, Dani Biondi, Skylar Boilard, Pritheva Zakaria, Rory Lustberg, Roshan Rao, Ellie Miller, Leo Field and Ellie DaSilva
• February 6, 2025
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Review: ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ brings us the unseen stories of the showbiz icon
Bruce David Klein’s documentary feels like a night at the cabaret with an old chum.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2025
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Review: Flipturn’s ‘Burnout Days’ explores the tension between youth and stress
The indie rock band’s sophomore album blends electronic textures and a powerful rock sound to capture the weight of adolescence, love and fatigue.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer
• February 5, 2025
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Review: ‘I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2)’ falls saccharine and stale
Instead of trying therapy next, Teddy Swims should try unique production and lyric variation.
Rory Lustberg, Staff Writer
• February 5, 2025
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10 movies to look out for in 2025
From Disney remakes to war reenactments, these 10 films will keep you coming back to the theater all year long.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2025
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The case for ‘The Brutalist’
This over three-hour period epic has a lot to say. Here’s why it should sweep this year’s Oscars.
Leo Field, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2025
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Review: Knock2’s ‘nolimit’ is a bright and boisterous collection of bangers
This debut solo album is a bombastic victory lap for one of dance music’s newest rising stars.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• February 3, 2025
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Review: ‘EUSEXUA’ is ingenious, experimental club-pop brilliance
FKA twigs’ third full-length project expresses ecstasy and freedom through unrestricted lenses of intimacy, art and the supernatural.
Ian Sleat, Contributing Writer
• February 3, 2025
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The case against ‘The Tortured Poets Department’
Taylor Swift's newest Grammy-nominated album promised an emotional journey, but fails to reach any particular destination.
Oshmi Ghosh, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2025
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The Grammys need to rethink their best new artist category
Confusion over the qualifications for the Grammys’ best new artist category is both unnecessary and fixable.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2025
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2025
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025