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Album cover for the soundtrack to Sia's controversial directorial debut, "Music."

Sia’s ‘Music’ A Painful Vanity Project, But Valuable Chance to Confront Ableism

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer March 2, 2021

  Content warning: ableism. Several hyperlinks below redirect to upsetting content regarding the marginalization of neurodivergent individuals. It feels tiring to keep hearing and saying the...

Frances McDormand and Director/Writer Chloé Zhao on the set of NOMADLAND (Photo by Joshua James Richards | Courtesy 20th Century Studios)

‘Nomadland:’ A Glimpse Into the Life of the American Nomad

By Luke Jackson March 1, 2021

  The United States Gypsum plant in Empire, Nevada was active for 88 years before closing its doors in January 2011, leaving a majority of the residents jobless and needing to relocate. Chloé...

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February Arts Desk Favorites

  Oakley Burt When I began reflecting on the month of February and what my arts favorite would be, I drew a blank. For me, there was nothing new or exciting that I was looking forward to being released....

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2021 Oscars Shortlist Categories Announced

By Luke Jackson February 23, 2021

  Before the complete list of nominees for the 93rd Oscars is released on March 15, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a shortlist of potential nominees in nine different...

Screen Actors Guild Awards

2021 SAG Award Nominations Announced

By Whit Fuller, Arts Writer February 21, 2021

  The nominations for the 27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced on Thursday, Feb. 4. The SAG Awards are dedicated to outstanding motion picture and television works and the celebration...

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2021 SXSW Online Film and Music Festival Set For Mid-March

By Heather Graham, Assistant Copy Chief, Arts Writer February 20, 2021

  South By Southwest announced the 2021 lineup for its annual film and music festival on Feb. 10. This year, after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the 2020 event, the festival will take place across...

Mads Mikkelsen in "Another Round."(Courtesy of Samuel Goldwyn Films)

The Top 3 Films to Come Out of 2020

By Luke Jackson February 17, 2021

  If you’re like most people, you were more than ready to tuck 2020 into bed and put it away for good. Well, let's take a moment to dive back in. It was a rough year, but you’ve heard that...

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Black History Month and the Value of Representation in Film

By Kate Button, Arts Writer, Copy Editor February 16, 2021

  Since 1976, February has been the designated month to recognize Black history. This month was designed as a way to celebrate the achievements of Black people and their contributions to U.S. history....

Agent Smith in "The Matrix," Thanos in "Avengers: Infinity War," and Dr. Cayman in "What Happened to Monday" are all examples of eco-fascist villains.

Climate Change and Eco-Fascism in the Dystopian Genre

By Cade Anderson, Arts Writer February 13, 2021

  We’ve all seen the trope before: an evil mastermind has justified intentions but extreme methods. Thanos, for example — the supervillain of the Marvel cinematic universe — believes the...

The unveiling of the Golden Globes nominations on Feb. 3, 2021. (Photo by Robyn Beck | Courtesy of AFP)

78th Golden Globes Film Nominations Spark Controversy

By Frank Gardner, Assistant Arts Editor February 13, 2021

  The 2021 Golden Globes will be presented on Feb. 28, ushering in an awards season judging a year fraught with unique challenges for filmmakers. The Globes' film nominations this year managed...