Arts Archives – The Statesman

Finding freedom in fantasy: the world of RPGs

ArtsNovember 6, 2022November 6, 2022

For some, a home is four walls and a roof. For Arwen Canino-Fluit, a senior linguistics and gender studies double major, it’s at a table surrounded by friends, narrating the next hair-raising adventure as they complete quests and defeat evil, becoming inseparable along the way.

“Hocus Pocus 2” preys on your love for childhood nostalgia

Arts MoviesOctober 30, 2022October 30, 2022

Though “Hocus Pocus 2” is in no way going to be considered a classic, it’s still definitely a fun movie to check out with Halloween right around the corner.

Enhypen ends first U.S. tour in Radio City Music Hall

Arts MusicOctober 30, 2022

Enhypen, a 7-member K-pop boy group, ended their first U.S tour on Oct. 15 in Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

House of The Dragon Season 1 finale: The dance officially begins

Arts TVOctober 25, 2022October 25, 2022

Major spoilers and speculation ahead for HBO’s “House of The Dragon” (2022). After this season finale, die-hard fans will find it helpful to get themselves a Negroni Sbagliato, with Prosecco…

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” lives up to the hype

Arts MusicOctober 24, 2022October 23, 2022

She has done it again. Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album “Midnights” was released on Oct. 21, and it has left many fans awe-stricken.

Food review: exploring flavor and fusion at eShin Noodle Bar

Arts FoodOctober 20, 2022October 20, 2022

As delicious as that 99-cent packet of instant ramen is at 4 a.m., it pales in comparison to the real deal. Enter eShin Noodle Bar, an only one-year-old NYC-style ramen and small plate eatery.

Alvvays’ ‘Blue Rev’ review: bite-sized indie rock perfection

Arts MusicOctober 20, 2022October 20, 2022

The new Alvvays album is a chaotic mess, with hooks that are difficult to pick out and more tempo changes than should conceivably fit within 40 minutes — and it’s perfect.

The 1975 revisit their musical roots in new album “Being Funny in a Foreign Language”

Arts MusicOctober 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Fans of The 1975 — myself included — were pleased with the nostalgic sound and tone of “Being Funny” and felt it was a return to the sound they know and love from Healy and the band.

Brooklyn’s 17th annual “Book Fest”: connecting authors and readers

Arts BooksOctober 17, 2022

Despite New York City facing severe rainstorms due to Hurricane Ian, crowds of people trekked out to downtown Brooklyn to attend the 17th annual Book Festival on Oct. 2.

When the drama offscreen is better than on: “Don’t Worry Darling” movie review

Arts MoviesOctober 11, 2022

Released in theaters on Sept. 23, “Don’t Worry Darling” finally gave audiences the body of work that was mostly known for its behind-the-scenes feuds and gossip quandaries. This movie introduces a mediocre idea and refuses to provide any answers.

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Professor links poetry, the internet and augmented reality

University Orchestra shines at Staller

“Amsterdam” flopped — even with everything going for it

Arcade Fire: Can you be a poet and a scumbag?