Among all of this instability, we can at least take solace in new media releases, as the Arts section has been enabling readers to do every week. Whether sunshine, rain or cold, begin with these personal recommendations of new media releases.
On a Thursday night in the back practice rooms of the Bloomberg Student Center, the Hopkins Breakers were practicing past bedtime. I caught the Hopkins Breakers just starting a night of dancing, and I noted down their reflections on the past year, their breakdancing journey and their upcoming performance at the 2026 Culture Show.
In its quest to be the perfectly watchable movie, Project Hail Mary is a calculated crowd pleaser in the worst, most artificial way possible, stripping itself of any complexity that could force the viewer to be alarmed. When does a movie’s mindlessness start to be detrimental to the business?
With March wrapping up and April starting, spring is ahead of us. The warming weather presents the perfect opportunity for a break between grueling midterms or other obligations. What’s better than reading in the sun or walking to a show when it's 70 degrees outside?
We live in a world of great uncertainty and violence, yet we’re forced to go through life with an unshakable smile and determination. If you too feel the heaviness of the world weighing your heart down, sit somewhere comfortable, prepare your favorite drink and allow O’Hara’s words to remind you of humanity.
Looking back on art, we might as well start from the beginning. We know in France, in the dark wombs of mountains, there are caves filled with ancient paintings. The largest cave system, the Chauvet Cave, dates back to 32,000 years ago, and it was discovered by three cavers in 1994.
From Friday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 1 the Barnstormers performed Stupid F##king Bird, written by Aaron Posner as a modern and satirical adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, originally published in 1896.
Whether you’re going through the peak of your midterms now or already out enjoying the spring weather, hopefully you’ll be able to find some time to enjoy these picks from the Arts section!
With the first signs of sun, slow down to appreciate the pleasant weather, even if it’s not possible right now to slow down in classes. To help you reach calm in at least some facets of your life, the Arts section presents our weekly picks for new media releases, beginning with my personal recommendations.
The Los Angeles heist thriller is scarcely an original premise, but Bart Layton and his star-studded cast fully lean into the intrigue in this adaptation of Don Winslow’s short story. This film succeeds in presenting an interesting heist plot and is able to flesh out most of its characters to provide the tension on which the story relies.
Gaza mon amour uses the dreary nature of its setting and its characters as a backdrop for a heartwarming story about the possibility of love, of finding both love itself and the courage to pursue it in unlikely places and at any stage of life.
Are you an Opium-pilled truecel chud? Have you heard about Clavicular being frame-mogged by an ASU frat leader? If even some of this makes sense to you, you might sit nicely at the intersection of Gen Z brainrot and the underground rap scene.
Whether or not you had an eventful or ordinary month, the last week of February is an uplifting time with the promise of March and warmer weather ahead. Before spring starts, you may be struggling to push through the last bits of remaining snow or chilly wind. If so, we have some media recommendations to help you persevere.
However lovely the cinematography and acting, the film is reminiscent of a Subway Surfers play through with an AITA Reddit story playing in the background. Fennell seemed to believe that the only way we would get through the movie was with bright colors and shock factor. And what’s worse is she may be right.
Maybe you’re spending this week single and recovering from the onslaught of cute couple’s posts. Maybe you’re hunkering down for a week of midterms. Maybe you’re procrastinating calling your parents back home. Regardless of what it is you’re looking for, this week’s To Watch and Watch For has something for you.
The time of selfless love and devoted yearning has not come to an end, but we are putting it on pause. Regardless of if you do or don’t have a special love in your life, remember this: the Arts & Entertainment section always loves you — and here are our specially curated picks of Valentine’s Day art.
In 2022, the release of Avatar: The Way of Water reaffirmed the cultural relevance and cinematic ambition of the original story. Unfortunately, in 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash has given me clarity into the consumerist agenda that undermines the series’s foundational critique of exploitation.
Despite encountering last-minute venue difficulties, Witness Theater’s I-Show was, by all accounts, an incredibly strong set of student performances. Whether you’re searching for a foray into theater practitioning or just looking for things to do over the weekend, Witness Theater is a great excuse to go out and appreciate the incalculable efforts of fellow Hopkins students.
Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s with a significant other, platonic or familial relationships, or by yourself, the Arts section has the latest installment of To Watch and Watch For, guaranteed to hold media picks that will either enhance your experience with someone else or at least distract you from a double-edged holiday.
February is promising; students are regaining their academic footing as the spring semester starts and looking forward to the warmth the rest of the month will bring as Valentine’s Day approaches. Regardless of your relationship status, if you’re seeking comfort from the snow and wind this week, we have media recommendations for you to sink your senses in.
