The popularity of a certain film can easily define the culture of the year during which it was released or achieved massive recognition. This has been the case for numerous films during this decade so far, from the meme-generating releases of “Morbius” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru” back in 2022 to the same-day premieres of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” back...

On February 13, 2025, I had the pleasure of speaking with C. C. Luckey about her work as an author and her most recent book publication The Thornback Witch. KM: Do you have a particular process to help develop your stories? Are there any specific aspects within your own life that inspire your stories?Luckey: Different authors have different methods. Some...

When Carlo Turrubiartes steps on a skateboard, it’s not just a trick he’s committing to — it’s a belief in himself. There’s something gritty, raw, and personal in the way he rides. His fashion, his mindset, his crew — all of it comes together in motion, like a collage built from scraped knees, slammed decks, and late-night parking lot sessions....

(Cover Photo)Discovering new music is a hobby many others and myself enjoy. Personally, I love to listen to the underground hip-hop scene and see how subgenres and artists rise and fall within the genre. In fact, since the new year started I have been absolutely addicted to the rapper known as Smokedope2016 (SD2016). Although his name might sound silly and...

The Chromakopia World Tour launched on Feb. 4, 2025. Ten days later, on Valentine’s Day, Tyler, The Creator opened the first of six nights at the Crypto Arena, where I had the pleasure of seeing him live. Tyler is known as one of the best performers of our era, with a reputation for delivering unforgettable live performances. One of his...

The film, based on Colson Whitehead's novel “The Nickel Boys”, follows Elwood, a Black boy sent to the Nickel reform school after a wrongful arrest. Nickel is ostensibly juvenile detention. This facility maintains “discipline” through abuse of every kind: physical, psychological, and sexual. The movie jumps back and forth between his youth at Nickel and his life as an adult...

The Wignall Museum’s current exhibit Affirmations Mindfulness in Contemporary Abstract Painting has themes centered in mindfulness, or the state of being conscious and aware. This mental state can be achieved through all sorts of activities that allow the individual to focus on their present moment and emotions, such as through meditation practices. The exhibition guide explains that the exhibit explores...

Perhaps, you have noticed a change or resurgence in a style choice when it comes to films and video creation. But it is not all about vintage film emulations, black and white, or even storytelling. One of the most significant stylistic choices in the media industry is actually the way that the frame is shaped. Recently, many filmmakers and creators...

You're finally watching one of your most anticipated movies, but distractions are everywhere. There's loud talking two rows down, someone texting in the row below, and a blinding smartwatch next to you--each one running the experience. This is now the most common experience when you go to a movie theater, but there was a time when the entire audience practiced...

Among the many trends that best define 2024, one that stands out from them all would have to be Sabrina Carpenter, especially with the astounding success of her most recent album “Short ‘n’ Sweet."Released back in late August, Carpenter’s sixth studio album became her first ever to reach the number one position in the Billboard 200 chart, where it remained...