How binging the Criterion Collection provided me with purpose during the pandemic
One of our writers reflects on her experience of watching the Criterion Collection during the pandemic.
Staff Recs: Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Arts Desk recommends female artists who have inspired us through their work, passion and character.
‘The Mole Agent’ Is a Clever and Endearing Snapshot of Life in a Nursing Home
Beautiful and deceptively complex, this documentary film is an emotional examination of what it means to grow old.
The 2020 VMAs Prove The Traditional Awards Show Model Is Dead
The 2020 MTV VMAs had many firsts, but while it was unorthodox in several ways, nothing can bring the show back to what it used to be.
What It Means to Be an Artist in Our New World
Artists all over the world take on a new project: reinventing what it means to be a creative during a pandemic.
Rediscovering the Gem That Is ‘Freaks and Geeks’ During Quarantine
If you’re in the depths of your quarantine blues, “Freaks and Geeks” is the single most relevant show to capture all of your varying emotions, despite airing almost 20 years ago.
Farah Jabir, Camaraderie and ‘Kokomo’
The Tisch film student has had the production of her film put on pause due the COVID-19 pandemic, but she, her classmates, crew and the greater Tisch community hold strong.
Paris Stacy, Player Agency and Art Against the Odds
The Tisch game designer has continued to refine his game project even after contracting the coronavirus.
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Much like the subjects it showcases, this Arts Issue has to persevere against the odds.
‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Written by two decorated CIA officers, “The Moscow Rules” provides insight into the tactics carried out by the CIA during the Cold War.
Remembering John Prine: Our Poet, Our Friend
Celebrating the iconic American storyteller who changed music forever and brought us closer together.
Rediscovering Classics in Times of Tribulation
When the outside world seems to be folding in around us, falling back into our individual collections of music can offer relief.
