Review

Black Voices: Yes, Bridgerton seems post-racial, but that’s not bad

By Jaicey Bledsoe · Thursday, Jan. 21,2021 3:21 p.m.

In Bridgerton, Black characters don’t struggle simply because they’re Black.

COLUMN: Olivia Rodrigo’s 'drivers license' is surprisingly hard-hitting

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Jan. 21,2021 1:20 p.m.

Rodrigo takes a seemingly mundane object and transforms it into a story.

COLUMN: After underwhelming first season, Batwoman returns with new, and Blacker, protagonist

By Nick Telman · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 4:01 p.m.

Newcomer Javicia Leslie literally slaps the face off of the Batwoman’s underwhelming first season.

COLUMN: ‘WandaVision’ pilot sets up a promising new series

By Zach Hsu · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 3:25 p.m.

The show successfully adapts its pre-established characters to a new format.

COLUMN: 'Death of an Optimist' is a call to the dissatisfied youth

By Haley Ryan · Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020 8:57 p.m.

Grandson’s album pushes listeners to keep moving forward.

COLUMN: Warner Bros. might be onto something

By Zach Hsu · Monday, Dec. 7,2020 9:44 p.m.

Putting all their new releases on HBO Max might be a brilliant idea.

COLUMN: ‘Mank’ is an enjoyable romp through Hollywood history

By Zach Hsu · Sunday, Dec. 6,2020 12:25 p.m.

Fincher’s latest is a treat for movie buffs.

COLUMN: Conan O’Brien leaving TBS feels more bad than good

By Ellie Albin · Monday, Nov. 30,2020 5:44 p.m.

WarnerMedia announced that O’Brien will be ending “Conan” in June 2021.

COLUMN: ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ could be worse, but it still isn’t good

By Zach Hsu · Sunday, Nov. 29,2020 1:06 p.m.

The adaptation of the controversial memoir will appeal to no audience.

COLUMN: 'LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ is a nice trip through Star Wars history

By Zach Hsu · Wednesday, Nov. 18,2020 2:14 p.m.

The special should satisfy Star Wars fans, old and new.

COLUMN: Blooming Thai brings a broader understanding of Thai food to downtown

By Katharine Khamhaengwong · Monday, Nov. 16,2020 8:49 p.m.

The new local restaurant offers portions big enough to share.

COLUMN: Why are rappers supporting President Donald Trump?

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Nov. 9,2020 8:11 p.m.

How does one go from "Fuck Tha Police" to working with the commander in chief?

COLUMN: ‘Operation Christmas Drop’ isn’t just a crummy Christmas movie

By Zach Hsu · Monday, Nov. 9,2020 2:03 p.m.

There’s something seedy about Netflix’s latest release.

COLUMN: The latest Gorillaz's album forgot to feature Gorillaz

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Nov. 2,2020 4:04 p.m.

The artists behind Gorillaz barely appear in their newest album, "Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez."

COLUMN: Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ fits a little too cozily into her discography

By Hannah Dailey · Sunday, Nov. 1,2020 2:54 p.m.

The singer's sixth album delivers on the raunch and under-delivers vulnerability.

COLUMN: Why Marvel's ‘Shang-Chi’ excites and scares me

By Zach Hsu · Sunday, Nov. 1,2020 1:31 p.m.

The first all-Asian superhero movie could turn out problematic.

COLUMN: I have finally had it with Apple

By Ellie Albin · Thursday, Oct. 29,2020 1:19 p.m.

The company acquired the Peanuts cartoons, blocking networks from broadcasting them.

COLUMN: You have no reason to not like hip-hop

By Stefan Townes · Monday, Oct. 26,2020 2:41 p.m.

Why does hip-hop still struggle for respect?

COLUMN: ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ a great success

By Zach Hsu · Sunday, Oct. 25,2020 8:12 p.m.

Not the comedy sequel we deserve, but the one we need.

COLUMN: My quest for Bloomington’s best horchata, and the shortage that ended it

By Raul Moreno · Wednesday, Oct. 21,2020 11:15 a.m.

Looking for horchata? Options in Bloomington fall short of plentiful.

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