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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,...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Weekly radio roundup: April 3 – 9

Read about the most notable singles released this week.
Aliyah Fong, Holden Lay and Ana Cubas, Arts Desk April 9, 2021

This publication marks the 20th edition of Weekly Radio Roundup, which was first introduced in January 2020. Although it’s only been a little over a year, it feels like our world...

“Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” is Lil Nas Xs latest music video. Everything about the video is meticulous and seems to have a double meaning, particularly the inscriptions in both paradise and hell. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)

Lil Nas X’s ‘Montero’ video is a conceptual masterpiece

Lil Nas X rises above religion in his new video.
Valentina Arrieta, Staff Writer April 8, 2021

If you have been on the internet at all in the past week, you have more than likely heard of Lil Nas X’s rather controversial video for “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).”...

“Shiva Baby” is Emma Seligman’s comedy following Danielle (Rachel Sennott) as she navigates a Jewish funeral service with her parents while running into her sugar daddy and her ex-girlfriend. This film is based on Emma Seligman’s senior thesis short film of the same name which she made while at NYU. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘Shiva Baby’ embraces the horror of communal gatherings

Rising comedian Rachel Sennott faces her romantic past and present at a hilariously stressful shiva.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer April 7, 2021

For most people, it has been a while since they’ve had a large gathering with family members. It’s easy to romanticize the idea of classic family gatherings during the holiday...

The Public Theater plans to reopen Shakespeare In The Park this summer in Central Park. This free production is returning with an adaptation of “Merry Wives of Windsor.” (Staff Photo by George Papazov)

Hark, Shakespeare fans! Shakespeare in the park plans to reopen in the summer

Public Theater’s free production in Central Park is ready to turn its lights back on with an adaption of “Merry Wives of Windsor.”
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor April 7, 2021

With the announcement of Broadway’s reopening in the fall and the approaching NY PopsUp program, many of New York City’s in-person performances are planning to return to the...

Aaron Sorkins The Trial of the Chicago 7 waters down the historical events complicated situation. Depicting the 1968 civil rights trials is a challenge that the film did not meet. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ review: A watered-down version of history

Aaron Sorkin’s latest movie offers a quippy albeit unrealistic depiction of one of the most famous trials in American history.
Julia Gastone, Contributing Writer April 6, 2021

In 1968, seven protesters were put on trial for inciting a deadly riot at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. It was arguably one of the most dramatic and significant...

Goth icon Evanescence has come back with a fourth album. The Bitter Truth is emotional, raw and showcases the bands talents. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Evanescence’s ‘The Bitter Truth’ is an album of gothic beauty

Frontwoman Amy Lee holds nothing back as she confronts sexism and overcoming loss.
Holly Seefeldt, Contributing Writer April 6, 2021

Like a storm that’s been brewing for the better part of a decade, Evanescence’s fourth album, “The Bitter Truth,” is an emotional deluge. Amy Lee’s powerful vocals tell...

Now playing at Lincoln Centers virtual cinema, Demonlover serves as a critique of cyberpolitics. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘Demonlover’ Review: Assayas’ violent, sex-driven commentary on media falls short

“Demonlover” by Olivier Assayas is currently playing at Lincoln Center’s virtual cinema. Recently restored, the film still stands as a venomous critique of cyberpolitics.
April 5, 2021

By: Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer Olivier Assayas’ “Demonlover” is many things, but it is not boring. Running along at breakneck speed as it hops from one continent to the next,...

Cherry is a film for Tom Holland to stretch his acting muscles while offering nothing else. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Jake Capriotti)

Tom Holland can’t stop ‘Cherry’ from going sour

“Cherry” is a lifeless film simply intended for Tom Holland to exercise his acting chops.
Holden Lay, Contributing Writer April 5, 2021

Driving around the streets of an empty Los Angeles late last year, I found myself overwhelmed by a staggering amount of For Your Consideration billboards for “Cherry.” Behind...