Jenny Hval has long examined the relationship between identity and art. On her latest album, Classic Objects, Hval explores the meaning of defining oneself as an artist in a world that largely rejects art’s value as a form of evaluation…
‘Survivor 42’ premiere review: “Feels Like A Rollercoaster” stays true to its name
A new era of Survivor is back for its second edition. “Feels Like A Rollercoaster” kicked off Survivor 42, the second season in this new world of a rougher and tougher Survivor. We’ve already experienced the twist-heavy shenanigans of Survivor…
‘Turning Red’ review: Director Domee Shi crafts a charming coming-of-age story for Pixar
In Domee Shi’s vibrant and empathetic Turning Red, she’s crafted a film that, like last year’s Luca, best exemplifies the potential Pixar has to tell character-driven stories that huddle under a universal umbrella. In the first film solely directed by…
Interview: Two years later, Daniel Lombroso reflects on the impact of his documentary ‘White Noise’
When filmmaker Daniel Lombroso released his 2020 documentary White Noise, he couldn’t have possibly known that an unprompted “sequel” was just around the corner. It wasn’t one of Lombroso’s making, more of a culmination of what his observational political documentary…
‘PAINLESS’ review: Nilüfer Yanya finds inner peace in her latest album
The cover art of the latest album from Nilüfer Yanya, PAINLESS, is filled with cutouts of buildings surrounding a city skyline. Trapped below these layers of gray concrete are Yanya’s signature pink wings wishing to take flight and break free.…
‘Outlander’ season 6 premiere review: “Echoes” linger as the future unfolds
The past haunts Fraser’s Ridge as “Outlander” begins its 6th season on STARZ.
‘Big Brother Canada 10’ premiere review: Game show shenanigans leave no room to meet the new houseguests
A decade of twists, evictions, and houseguests have brought us to this moment. Big Brother Canada kicked off its tenth season embracing its full wackiness and game show vibe for Week #1. The first round of every season is a…