The Innocence of Art
Does an artist’s poor character ruin the art? Can you still like art made by a villain? Continue reading The Innocence of Art
Tag: Review
The Problem with Horror
Scary movies have always had their place. But as new films outdo their predecessors, is that still okay? Continue reading The Problem with Horror
Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty
Unlike its classics, Disney’s latest offering leaves viewers wishing for more. Continue reading Disney’s ‘Wish’ Comes Up Empty
Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
For its lyrical richness and unique rhythms, Sade’s album Love Deluxe deserves a spot in your top-five list. Continue reading Sade’s ‘Love Deluxe’ Is No Ordinary Album
Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap
“Back in my day we had REAL music” Is the new generation of rap music harmful to its younger audience? Continue reading Critical Criticism Of Modern Autotuned Mumble Rap
Everything Everywhere All at Once is More than You Imagine
It’s hard to explain where the movie Everything Everywhere All at Once goes, but the journey is a delight. Continue reading Everything Everywhere All at Once is More than You Imagine
Metallica Offers a Legendary Experience for Listeners
Metallica’s Ride the Lightening may just be the best album ever created by the popular heavy metal group, and here’s why. Continue reading Metallica Offers a Legendary Experience for Listeners
Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors
Camping is great. Except when it’s not. Continue reading Camping Is a Great Way to Build a Love of the Indoors
This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style
Harry Styles’s album Fine Line is enough to win over even the staunchest anti-boy banders. Continue reading This Just In: Harry Really Does Have Style
The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars
The legend of Yoda is deliciously intriguing, but it is also soured by an unfortunate leftover puppet. Continue reading The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars
‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?
Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. Do those now celebrating the film understand its critique of their own station and privilege? Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?
I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)
The lure of fad diets like the Keto is real, but health and weight loss are not always the same thing. Continue reading I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)
The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises
With some creative engineering, Burger King has created the surprisingly pleasant Impossible Whopper. Continue reading The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises
Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart
Pizza Hut has reached for novelty with its Cheez-it pizza. Was it a good idea? Jake Brue tried it and has decided the Cheez-it and pizza worlds might want to stay exclusive. Continue reading Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart
Black Mirror Resists Cliched Narratives
While exploring the future, Black Mirror refuses to succumb to cliched cultural narratives about the risks of technological innovation. Continue reading Black Mirror Resists Cliched Narratives
J. Cole Continues to Influence His Industry
J. Cole’s work is different from many other rappers, but its quality is so high he’s influencing a new generation of artists. Continue reading J. Cole Continues to Influence His Industry
The Pine Needle 