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"All We Imagine As Light" may not be a high-budget film, but it's minimalist aesthetic and slow-paced rawness capture a rare "slice of life" moment that is not to be missed out on.

Making the case for mundanity: Why you should give “All We Imagine As Light” a chance

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator January 31, 2025

Much of Indian cinema is characterized by the “masala” within many of its films. This term usually refers to a film that blends multiple genres, such as musical, romance, action, comedy and drama,...

The "Panel from a Head Covering (‘Ajar)" was made in North Africa as part of a Tunisian woman's head covering. Its khamsah patterns are designed to ward off evil in Judaism and Islam.

Handcrafted histories: Art from the Maghreb

Rithika Karthikeyan, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

Currently on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) is “Arts of the Maghreb,” a stunning exhibit featuring textiles and jewelry from North Africa. Showcasing pieces from Morocco, Tunisia and...

Academy Award nominated Jesse Eisenberg (right) and Kieran Culkin (left) star in "A Real Pain"—a poignant film that manages to remarkably walk the line of humor and melancholy.

“A Real Pain,” now streaming on Hulu, evades categorization and genre

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 31, 2025

Recently nominated for two Academy Awards—Best Original Screenplay for writer, director, actor and producer Jesse Eisenberg and Best Supporting Actor for Kieran Culkin—“A Real Pain” follows two...

Elle Fanning (right) and Timothée Chalamet (left) star as Sylvie Russo and Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown." The biopic explores the impact of fame on individuals in Dylan's life like his girlfriend Sylvie.

“A Complete Unknown” showcases the early years of Bob Dylan’s career with a star-studded cast

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer January 31, 2025

This past Christmas, “A Complete Unknown” began to play in theaters nationwide. The biopic focuses on Bob Dylan’s transition into fame during the early- to mid-1960s, with Timothée Chalamet starring...

Season two of "XO, Kitty," released last week, does not meet the standard set by the first season, with its messy storyline taking away from the enjoyment of the show.

Season two of “XO Kitty” is a step in the wrong direction

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor January 24, 2025

Following titular character Katherine “Kitty” Song-Covey, “XO, Kitty” is Netflix’s swoonworthy spinoff to the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise, blending the western highschool...

Playlist of the week: Not quite winter vibes

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 24, 2025

It’s too dangerous to wallow. Melancholy music for melancholy weather was a fun game to play in October, when everyone I know was praying for it to dip below 50 degrees so they could finally break out...

The CMA exhibit "Demons, Ghosts, and Goblins in Chinese Art" featured Daoist, Confucian and Buddhist artwork, including this Tomb Guardian. Made in the early 700s, its multicolored glaze shows the deceased individual's high social status.

“Demons, Ghosts and Goblins in Chinese Art” at the CMA

Rithika Karthikeyan, Contributing Writer January 24, 2025

This past September, the Cleveland Museum of Art unveiled “Demons, Ghosts and Goblins in Chinese Art,” a new exhibit featuring 20 Chinese artworks depicting monsters and other supernatural creatures....

Ethel Cain's new album "Perverts" has become an online sensation, showcasing the artist's songwriting and musical talents.

Ethel Cain premieres new ambient sound in latest album

Kennedy Wolf, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

This past Wednesday, Jan. 8, singer/songwriter Ethel Cain released her fourth studio album, “Perverts.” The newest album from Cain quickly became an online sensation, with much contention as to how...

Lily-Rose Depp stars as Ellen Hutter in "Nosferatu." The horror film grossed $136.1 million worldwide.

“Nosferatu”: Chilling, but perhaps not for 21st-century moviegoers

Lucas Yang, Graphic Designer January 17, 2025

Warning: spoilers ahead.   From “Beauty and the Beast” to “King Kong” to the original 1922 “Nosferatu,” movies—and horror movies especially—have never been averse to connecting...

The collaboration between two very different sitcoms, "Abbott Elementary" and "Always Sunny," turned out to be surprisingly funny and well-received among viewers.

“Abbott Elementary” x “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”: A strange combination that works

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 17, 2025

Crossover episodes are a sitcom classic, so it wasn’t a total surprise to see the announced collaboration between “Abbott Elementary” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Plot-wise, at...

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