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Call me biased, but the worst snub this year for the Grammy nominations was The Weeknd – Abel Tesfaye. As Abel’s #1 fan (you’re talking to someone who is seriously considering getting a “Stargirl” tattoo), this year’s Grammy nominations were nothing short of criminal.
In a world that seems to have lost its creative spark, doomed to forever remake the same stories in an eternal cycle of references, Guillermo del Toro creates Frankenstein — one of the most adapted works of all time. A classic del Toro film, with gorgeous visuals and a piece of real-estate I, too, would break the laws of nature for, Frankenstein was a respectful take on Mary Shelley’s original 1818 novel.
From Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, the Hopkins Program in Theatre Arts and Studies presented show-stopping performances of “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde.” Written by Moisés Kaufman and directed by Sean Elias, the show offered a unique look at the downfall of Oscar Wilde’s career and an introspective view on the role of the artist in society.
Slowly but surely, we are inching our way closer to the end of the semester. These final few weeks come fast. Fall recess lulls you into a false sense of security before the merciless onslaught of study nights, final exams, papers, presentations and more that all happen only within a couple of weeks. During those precious days of rest leading up to and during fall recess, however, we encourage you to seize the time to relax and unwind with some of these hand-picked, timely media recommendations.
Another picture about a woman slowly losing her sanity in an unhappy relationship doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel of storytelling. But Die My Love, through director Lynne Ramsay’s sharp direction and Jennifer Lawrence’s phenomenal lead performance, executes a familiar trope with more depth; there’s more to linger on than the usual visceral feelings that arise from being in a frenzied, emotional coma.
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another installment of To Watch and Watch For! The sky is starting to get dark by 6 p.m., the November chill is settling in gradually and we get to show off our seasonal fashion instincts with the heavier layers and stylish coats of winter clothing. Enrich your winter experience with the following works of art.
This week, we grapple with Halloween hangover and the countdown to fall recess. In this liminal space on the calendar, days feel like weeks. However, have no fear — the Arts section is here with this week’s installment of To Watch and Watch For, our specially curated list to help you keep track of time while also whiling it away, beginning with these four personal recommendations.
I had marked the Friday night I was going to watch Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl in theaters on my calendar for weeks. The weeks leading up to the official release date of The Life of a Showgirl, the latest album by the prolific showgirl herself, Taylor Swift, were filled with anticipation. On Oct. 3, the moment I got to press play on that album at midnight, I felt something completely electrifying: excitement, nerves and, above all, the certainty that I was about to witness a turning point in the music industry. And then, just a few days later, I got to experience the album release documentary that Swift prepared for her loyal fans to see in theaters all over the world. By the end of this experience, closing out release weekend for me, I was left smiling and more than satisfied with the 12 new additions to my daily rotation of songs. This album is everything I wanted it to be, even if not everyone agrees.
After three back-to-back films fixating on the nature of human desire and love, Luca Guadagnino’s newest release, After the Hunt, forgoes his past thematic patterns in favor of a story meant to examine the ethical struggles of various power dynamics in higher education. Specifically, After the Hunt follows an up-for-tenure college professor, Alma Imhoff (Julia Roberts), whose protégé, Maggie Resnick (Ayo Edeberi), accuses her colleague and professor, Hank Gibson (Andrew Garfield), of sexual assault.
We had already seen Khalid in the summer at World Pride 2025, so the excitement that Hopkins finally had a somewhat mainstream artist for Hoptoberfest 2025 dwindled between us. Nevertheless, I donned my favorite pair of jeans and halter-top combo, and I giddily ran to the end of the line on Oct. 24.
As the twin suns of Tatooine shone down on Rey Skywalker and her spherical droid companion BB8 at the end of 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, evil had been vanquished, and a new day of the Disney+ TV series would fill the empty void in the digital galaxy to satisfy fans of the iconic series. That is, until recent interviews revealed a potential 10th episode of the saga, one that could have changed everything. This is The Hunt For Ben Solo.
As October creeps in each year, the world awaits with bated breath the names recognized by the Nobel Committee as those that have conferred “the greatest benefit to humankind.” This year, the coveted literary honor was awarded to the Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai for his unique vision of the apocalypse.
Why don't mummies take time off? They are afraid to unwind. Unlike mummies, I hope all of you find some time to unwind and indulge in a bit of escapism this Halloween. Sit tight and put on your spook-tacles because this week’s installment of To Watch and Watch For has you covered!
The 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was my Super Bowl (sorry, Sports Editors…). From the shimmering stage at Steiner Studios in New York City to the performances by Karol G, Madison Beer, Missy Elliott and TWICE, every moment was a feast for the senses. This year’s show wasn’t just about lingerie, but storytelling and star power.
From her early hits off the 2013 album Pure Heroine to her 2025 chart-topping album Virgin, New Zealand’s pop superstar Lorde has captured the hearts and minds of her over 30 million listeners on Spotify. Despite only having four studio albums spanning a nearly 20 year long career, Lorde has managed to sell out nearly every stadium on her recent Ultrasound World Tour, playing for adoring fans across the globe.
Coming off of fall break will be difficult. There are few things that can help you cope with going from New York trips with friends, outings to fall festivals and more, then returning back to campus to be greeted with more homework and exams. To make things at least a little easier, however, take these personal recommendations from this week’s installment of To Watch and Watch For.
Fall break is on the horizon, and the temperature is finally starting to approach the 50s (in degrees Fahrenheit — that’s around 10 degrees Celsius for all ye non-Americans). In other words, it’s the perfect time to grab a blanket, cozy up and immerse yourself in your new favorite watch, read or album and take the break to explore some of the wonderful live events this week.
Paul Thomas Anderson has an obsession with the past. His dynamic body of work is vast and varied in genre, but all of his films operate with a sort of disinterest in the modern world. He has several pictures backdropped by the ‘70s (Boogie Nights and Licorice Pizza), a few post-war stories (The Master and Phantom Thread) and a historical epic in the late 19th century (There Will Be Blood). Even Punch-Drunk Love, his most contemporary film until now, with phone sex lines and ‘80s songs, is more fascinated with remnants of the past than it is interested in being a present-day love story. One Battle After Another is different; it’s today’s most relevant love story of a father and a daughter in the midst of eerily familiar political turmoil.
We live in a time where it’s cool to romanticize our lives — turning coffee runs and late-night drives into something cinematic. Olivia Dean’s new album, The Art of Loving, leans exactly into that.
The first breeze of the fall season has hit campus, foxes are prowling the sidewalks and we (at least most of us) are finally through with the menial duties of midterm exams. The problem with always trying to get things over with is that the other side is rarely ever better, and the relief you craved never really repays the emptiness you felt waiting for it to happen. What will, however, unquestionably make your week better is the Arts & Entertainment section’s reliably brilliant weekly series, To Watch and Watch For! This week, we have a plentiful batch of arts, including a return from a revered hip-hop duo and an exciting underground music live show running all weekend. Check it out below.