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Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets captures the last moments of a dive bar named Roaring 20s. With no narration, the documentary may be more than what it seems. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

‘Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets’ is an engrossing portrait of a community

Dip into dive bar life in this unique blend of documentary and fiction filmmaking.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

Nowadays, most people associate documentaries with true crime Netflix originals — “Tiger King” was the first notable piece of quarantine media. Noting the success of the...

Tina Turner is the star of Martin and Lindsays new documentary TINA. The film follows her compelling story from church choir member to legendary music icon. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

‘TINA’ review: transforming trauma into triumph

T. J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay’s “TINA” sees Tina Turner reclaim her story in an empowering manner.
Sophia Carr, Staff Writer April 16, 2021

Before watching this film, I thought of Tina Turner’s hits, her commanding stage presence, and the domestic abuse she suffered by her former husband, band member and manager...

Taylor McBride 22 performing Here We Stay for Tisch Offstage. Tisch New Theatre will present narratives about identities that are traditionally left offstage at 8 p.m. from April 30 to May 2. (Photo by Adam Olkin, Courtesy of Tisch Offstage)

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Offstage’ shines a spotlight on stories often left untold

"Offstage" will present narratives about identities traditionally left outside of theater, with the hopes of creating a more inclusive theater industry.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor April 16, 2021

Whether it's auditions, interviews or classes, there are moments that ask us to tell the narratives of our lives. However, when the world is full of judgment and prejudices, certain...

An illustration of a women with dark purple hair wearing lavender headphones. Her headphone cords form the text listen to this. She is in front of a blue background.

Listen to This: Singles from April 10-16

In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Taylor Swift, Prince, DARKSIDE and more.

Welcome to the fresh face of what once was Weekly Radio Roundup. The essence of the Roundup remains the same, only with a new title and the ability to follow notable singles from...

Bill Traylor was an African-American self-taught artist from Alabama. “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts” by Jeffrey Wolf is a wonderful summary of this artists life and career. (Photo by Horace Perry, Courtesy of Kino Lorber)

‘Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts’ review: A dry overview of an incredible artist

Directed by Jeffrey Wolf, “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts” acts as a comprehensive but unengaging documentary about outsider artist Bill Traylor.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor April 15, 2021

Barely stretching itself out to a 75-minute runtime, “Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts” is the perfect example of a documentary whose subject matter outshines its depiction.  Directed...

Blake Mills and Pino Palladino are two veterans in the pop music industry, from different generations and with different career paths. Nonetheless, their collaboration Notes With Attachments forges an entirely new path. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

The ethereal experience of listening to ‘Notes with Attachments’

Blake Mills and Pino Palladino, an unlikely duo, are creating an album distinct from their past endeavors.
Ethan Saffold, Contributing Writer April 15, 2021

Blake Mills and Pino Palladino are no strangers to the pop music industry.  Mills, 34, has worked with artists from Fiona Apple to Vulfpeck to Lana Del Rey, and was nominated...

Kajillionaire is a 2020 comedy-drama film created by writer-director Miranda July. This unconventional heist film follows a young woman named Old Dolio Dyne (Evan Rachel Wood) and her parents as they make their money committing petty crimes. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘Kajillionaire’ review: a humorous and heartbreaking heist film

Miranda July’s eccentricities fill “Kajillionaire” with delight and devastation.
Saige Gipson, Contributing Writer April 14, 2021

Writer-director Miranda July’s latest work is an unconventional heist film that encapsulates everyone’s biggest fear: disappointing your family.  “Kajillionaire” focuses...

The “Loud&Clear” website was launched as Spotify’s response to protests for a more equitable streaming model. Although a sign of recognition, the company’s plan to respond to public pressure is unclear. (Staff illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

What does Spotify’s ‘Loud & Clear’ offer to artists?

Spotify’s attempt at transparency doesn’t combat the larger problem of paying artists.
Jack Birchler, Contributing Writer April 14, 2021

Spotify launched its Loud & Clear website at the end of March in an effort to increase transparency and break down the economics of their platform. It came days after the Justice...

My Bloody Valentine is an Irish-English alternative rock band formed in Dublin in 1983. The band signed with Domino who made the band’s third album, “m b v,” available online on streaming services. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

My Bloody Valentine rereleases music for streaming with two new albums on the way

The band known for a lack of new music just gave their fans a lot to listen to and even more to anticipate.
Sebastian Zufelt, Contributing Writer April 13, 2021

With a 20-year period between their second and third albums, My Bloody Valentine has had a history of hiatuses between music releases. This makes the latest news from the band...

Performance artists are finding innovative ways to continue connecting with their audiences during the pandemic. Marina Abramović, a New York-based Serbian performance artist, partnered with a file sharing service, WeTransfer, to release a digital work and promote rising performance artists. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Making performance art possible online: Marina Abramović collaborates with WeTransfer

This summer, performance artist Marina Abramović partners with a file sharing service to release a digital work and promote rising performance artists.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor April 12, 2021

If you missed the legendary performance art star Marina Abramović who moved many to tears through “The Artist Is Present” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 2010,...

Grear Patterson’s “Giants Being Lonely” is a new coming-of-age film. Patterson follows the story of teenagers facing lifes challenges, struggles and responsibilities. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)

‘Giants Being Lonely’ review: a realistic portrait of what it means to be a teenager

Grear Patterson’s “Giants Being Lonely” is the latest coming-of-age film clamoring for your attention.
Sixx Orange, Contributing Writer April 9, 2021

Grear Patterson’s “Giants Being Lonely,” is an unapologetically raw and authentic representation of the challenging coming-of-age journey. The unmarked path from youth to...

Viktor Kossakovsky’s Gunda stars a pig, Gunda, in his new black and white film. Kossakovskys film observes farm animals as they are, with no score or narration. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

‘Gunda’ Review: A Love Letter to Farm Animals

Viktor Kossakovsky’s “Gunda” will be screened virtually and theatrically via Film Forum starting April 16.
Sophia Carr, Staff Writer April 9, 2021

When we envision great movie stars, we think of the usual suspects — Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep — with variation depending on your preferred genre,...