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Bo Burnham in "Bo Burnham: Inside." (Courtesy Netflix)

Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ Isn’t Just a Comedy Special

By Luke Jackson June 7, 2021

  Bo Burnham has always presented an interesting dichotomy of feelings about his successful comedy career. When asked what his advice would be to someone wanting to follow in his footsteps he said,...

(Photo by Nick Youngson | Courtesy Alpha Stock Images)

Why We Need More Positive Disability Representation in Media

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer May 7, 2021

  The media that we consume — TV, books, music, painting, photography and more — is a vital part of how we communicate ideas and express ourselves to others. Naturally, people are often drawn...

Ludi Lin as Liu Kang and Max Huang as Kung Lao in "Mortal Kombat" (2021). (Photo by Mark Rogers | Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Continues the Unsurprising Trend of Bad Video Game Movies

By Luke Jackson May 3, 2021

  Hollywood bigwigs are not shy about producing live action films based on popular video game franchises as a money grab. Since 1993, there have been forty live action video game films, each rather...

A view of the Union Station sign in Los Angeles where the Oscars were held this year. (Courtesy Wikipedia)

Long-Awaited 2021 Oscars Leave Much to be Desired

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 28, 2021

  The 2021 Academy Awards left viewers with much to talk about. The first in-person awards show of the season strayed from Oscar norms in many ways, but, for better or for worse, still managed...

Poster for "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." (Courtesy Universal Pictures)

Ten Years Later: ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer April 26, 2021

  It’s been over 10 years since the cult classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” first hit the big screens. The film’s tenth anniversary should have been celebrated last year, but it was...

(Illustration by Kit Russell for TIME)

Do We Still Need Awards Shows?

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor April 25, 2021

  The season of awards shows typically takes place during the first few months of each year. During this time, there is usually a lot of buzz about who has been nominated, who has been snubbed...

Andra Day as Billie Holiday in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday." (Courtesy Hulu)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday’

By Hannah Keating, Arts Editor April 25, 2021

  One of the final contenders for the upcoming Academy Awards is “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” a Lee Daniels film following the life and career of jazz singer Billie Holiday. Based...

The Bloods gather around the rifle of their fallen squad leader in "Da 5 Bloods." (Courtesy Netflix)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘Da 5 Bloods’ Tells a Story of Brotherhood Marred by the Violence of the Vietnam War

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor April 24, 2021

Warning: Contains spoilers for "Da 5 Bloods."   "Da 5 Bloods" is a painfully raw display of the brutality of the Vietnam War and its aftermath on a group of men who fought in it. The film follows...

Oscars statuettes. (Courtesy Flickr)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘One Night in Miami…’

By Luke Jackson April 23, 2021

Feb. 25, 1964, has forever been branded as one of the most exciting and controversial events in boxing history. Florida exploded as 22-year-old Cassius Clay walked away with the title of World Heavyweight...

Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman star in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom." (Courtesy Netflix)

Opening Up the Oscars: ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ Celebrates 1920s Blues

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer April 20, 2021

  Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman shine beyond measure in George Wolfe’s film adaptation of the 1982 play by August Wilson. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” released on Netflix on...