Sundance’s ‘Cat Person’
“Cat Person” explores relationships through their miscommunication, awkward interactions and strange sexual encounters for women in particular.
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The bejeweled, wild kingdom of couture
At 10 a.m. on the frigid morning of Jan. 23, the haute couture house Schiaparelli took both Paris Fashion Week and the internet by storm.
Read moreBalenciaga ad backlash
The luxury fashion house Balenciaga has taken the media by storm after being accused of condoning child exploitation and pedophilia through the release of two recent ad campaigns. With the phrase #cancelBalenciaga trending across major platforms such as Twitter and TikTok, the backlash against the campaigns has been swift, and several celebrities and public figures are speaking out against the brand.
Read more‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
“Avatar: The Way of Water” is set to premiere in theaters on Dec. 16, exactly 13 years after the original movie, “Avatar,” was released in Dec. 2009 and director James Cameron has talked about the sequel since the release of the initial movie. After a limited screening of “Avatar” in Los Angeles, Cameron hinted to the crowd, “Yes, there’ll be another.”
Read moreFeeling down? Call this number
“Peptoc Hotline” was established on Feb. 26 as a school project by West Side School in Healdsburg, California, as a way to bring happiness amid the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic and previous wildfires. Jessica Martin, an art teacher at the school, and Asherah Weiss, an artist, began the wholesome project.
Read moreThe true tale of ‘Rudolph’
For many, crackling fires, warm smiles and sweet smells of baked treats trigger all the senses in preparation for the holiday season. Good tidings of great joy dance along the faces of happy families gathering together in perfect harmony, celebrating the abundance of the year. The façade of universal joy seems to permeate every television screen during the moments leading up to Christmas and New Year’s.
Read moreWhy do I have to come out?
I’ve never felt a desire to define my sexuality. Labels such as bisexual, lesbian, straight, gay, questioning or queer have never felt right. Growing up with parents, friends and other family members that both publicly and privately belong to the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve seen the freedom that occurs upon coming out. But, I’ve seen the pitfalls as well.
Read moreCuffing season: Gen Z edition
The onset of December and the joy of the holiday season marks the beginning of another time of the year: cuffing season. With love and romance on the mind, the do’s and don’ts of dating take precedence, especially in the tumultuous world of Generation Z (Gen Z).
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Pinocchio’
Guillermo del Toro is a popular Mexican director, author and actor. Having won six Academy Awards in the past 15 years, del Toro has made his mark as a filmmaker. Some of his most famous works include “The Shape of Water,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” and his most recent movie, “Nightmare Alley.” Many are anticipating his newest film — which is coming to Netflix in early December — “Pinocchio.”
Read moreDave Chappelle controversy strikes again
While his career has evolved over the years, Chappelle’s controversy remains prevalent today with six separate Netflix specials — including his newest addition, “The Closer,” which aired in 2021.
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