Popularity, The Displeasing and ‘Game of Thrones’
“Game of Thrones” is both one of television’s most popular and least decent shows.
In Appreciation of the NBA’s Middle Class
How staying the course and refusing to tank paid off for a few non-contenders in the Western Conference.
Unpopular Opinions: When the Villain Was Right
Our staff gives you some of their best hot takes on some of pop culture’s most notorious bad guys.
Unpopular Opinion: A24 Films
Before you watch “Under the Silver Lake,” let’s revisit past A24 films and break down if they’re really as good as Tisch kids say they are.
Unpopular Opinions: Young Adult Novels
The Arts Desk gives some fresh takes on novels for younger audiences.
Unpopular Opinions: Animal Characters
No animals were harmed in the making of this list.
‘Yardie’ Is a Jamaican Throwback to Gang Dramas of Old
Idris Elba tries his hand at directing in “Yardie,” based on Victor Headley’s novel.
Unpopular Opinions: Children’s Book Series
In honor of the new Nancy Drew movie coming out, the Arts Desk is giving its hot takes on children’s book series.
The Outlying and Malicious Tuition Policy of NYU
How NYU’s per credit tuition policy lags behind its peers.
NYU Professor’s ‘NYLON’ Makes a Complex Plot Work
The past is at the forefront in this new play by Tisch Dramatic Writing professor Sofia Alvarez.
Unpopular Opinions: Remakes and Reboots
With A24’s “Gloria Bell,” the remake of the Chilean film “Gloria,” receiving a lot of early praise, the Arts Desk is looking at other remakes and reboots that are also up to par with, or better than, their predecessors.
Unpopular Opinions: 2000s Disney Channel Shows
The Arts Desk is here with takes on some of your childhood faves.
Unpopular Opinions: Oscar Hosts
The Arts Desk is tired of giving hot takes on snubs and surprises and have decided to critique a different aspect of awards shows: the hosts!
Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election
Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
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.
