So many wonderful parts of New York City fit perfectly into the neighborhood to the west of Central Park. The Upper West Side is a home to charming eateries, iconic museums and a rich community of people.
The idea for Boygenius stemmed from how women, especially in the music industry, are often pitted against each other. However, the newest collection of songs from the group shows how each musician is better for having worked with the other two.
Much to the concern of fans of film and television alike, Warner Bros. Discovery swiftly canceled and removed several fan favorites from HBO Max. The cancellations are reminiscent of lost movies that were unable to be saved as a result of the expenses attached. Fans are fearful of the lack of care that goes into preserving their favorite stories.
Landis Hall, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2023
Noah Baumbach's "White Noise" ventures away from his laughably auto-biographical dramas into a territory that is a mix of dark comedy and mystery. He brings along his two muses, Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig, for the ride, but his directing nor their performances can save the Netflix film.
Eleanor Smith, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2023
On Jan. 27, the American Folk Art Museum hosted a webinar featuring two sessions on self-taught artists. Self-taught artists of the Interwar Period were individualized during the session, instead of being thought of as a monolith. Those in the sessions learned about how their art was displayed and consumed at the time.
Julia Chorun, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2023
FIT's "Designing Women" exhibit draws connections between the garments of iconic designers and the interiors that inspired them. The exhibit is open through the spring and admission is free.
"The Whale" comes from auteur Darren Aronofsky, most known for his psychological horror films "Black Swan" and "Mother." But his new film, starring Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, was praised for being "heartbreakingly accurate" and empathetic.
Zoe Karoub, Contributing Writer
• January 25, 2023
"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" enamored nostalgic teens and adults for its entire runtime. Critics similarly enjoyed the film, as it opened to rave reviews.
Landis Hall, Contributing Writer
• January 25, 2023
Though it is engrossing, "Babylon" is messy in the ways it tries to be epic. However, Chazelle's attempt is deserving of a watch, if only for the booming score and Margot Robbie's fiery performance.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art held a series of cultural events in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The activities ranged from musical performances to art demonstrations to pop-up shop promotions. The Met exhibition is open until Feb. 4.
The 41-book series is not bound by a limiting genre; it is fantastical, comedic and genuinely smart. Many Discworld books can be found in major bookstores and Fordham's Walsh Library.