Arts Archives – The Statesman

“Eternals” was more like a sci-fi film than a superhero movie

Arts MoviesNovember 15, 2021

The latest movie to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Eternals” was released on Nov. 5. This is Marvel’s most diverse cast featuring Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Salma Hayek, Kumail Nanjiani, Angelina Jolie and many more.

A flair for reinvention: From “Reputation” to “Red (Taylor’s Version)”

Arts MusicNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

Taylor Swift knows her fans “All Too Well.” On Nov. 12, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” was released as the second part of a mission to re-record her previous albums which are not owned by the singer.

How Astroworld turned into a “mass casualty event”

Arts MusicNovember 14, 2021November 15, 2021

On Friday, Nov. 5, at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, a crowd rush kickstarted a struggle that became a tragedy. In a crammed audience of around 50,000 attendees, momentum led to collapse, air loss and trampling, resulting in nine deaths.

Celebrating Hip-Hop History Month

Arts MusicNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021

Celebrate and recognize hip-hop’s impact on groups both in and outside the Black community with the observation of Hip-Hop History Month. Here are some of the songs that define the culture.

Stony Brook University Lookbook Vol. 1

Arts FashionNovember 6, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the Stony Brook Lookbook, a monthly showcase of the on-campus fashion with breakdowns of each piece, student opinions on styling, and a focus on current trends.

“Dune” – sequels must flow

Arts MoviesNovember 4, 2021November 4, 2021

While the current market has been dominated by predictable action flicks and bland comic book movies, “Dune” represents something more slow-paced and thoughtful. It attempts to tackle grandiose ideas on a cosmic scale and does so at its own pace.

The return of Halloween: Death, taxes and the “final girl”

Arts MoviesOctober 31, 2021

Gone are the days of purity politics and sexual shaming. Now, men can thrust women into the arms of murderous sexual libertines with ease, stamping their obsession with women’s bodies onto a new era of sex positivity.

Alice Wong speaks on the urgency of disability activism at the Humanities Institute

ArtsOctober 31, 2021November 7, 2021

The Humanities Institute at Stony Brook hosted disability rights activist Alice Wong to speak about issues affecting disabled communities like the climate crisis, discrimination and media representation on Oct. 7.

Top 5 Halloween movies for this holiday season

Arts MoviesOctober 30, 2021

Double double, toil and trouble, spooky season is upon us at Stony Brook University. Though looking at one’s tuition balance is terrifying enough, many prefer to celebrate the season of the witch in more festive ways.

“Spy Kids” actor Alan Cumming dazzles the Staller Center with his new cabaret show

Arts TheaterOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 23, performer Alan Cumming came to SBU to debut his new show, “Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age.” Cumming’s new cabaret show was full of witty anecdotes, emotional tell-alls and surprising revelations.

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“History is curated” at the Zuccaire Gallery

“Santa Tell Me…” is Christmas music really good?

“Arcane” raises the bar for video game-inspired TV

Read Southall Band releases new album “For The Birds”

BalletX makes ballet fun for all at the Staller Center