Art & Entertainment Archives - Page 24 of 47

Starry rhymes and beautiful lyrics: the legacy of MF DOOM

Rodrigo Gutierrez, Reporter | February 4, 2021

Daniel Dumile, known by the stage name MF DOOM, passed away on Oct. 31 last year as a legend in the hip-hop genre.

Tribute to Wong Kar Wai through online streaming of his movies

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | January 26, 2021

The Berkeley Art Museum, Pacific Film Archive and San Francisco’s Roxie Theater are screening award-winning Hong Kong director Wong Kar Wai’s classic films on their websites. Director Wong Kar Wai...

PS5 wins edge over Xbox Series X with exclusive games and sleek design

Jordan Soto, Reporter | January 10, 2021

The release of the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X has reignited the long time rivalry between fans of the gaming industry titans. There’s a lot of debate on which console is better and which...

Best pop album of 2020:“Ungodly Hour” shakes foundations of pop music

Cassandra Garcia, Reporter | November 29, 2020

“Ungodly Hour,” the second studio album by artists Chloe x Halle, has raised the bar for pop music, and is undoubtedly the best pop album of 2020. Running around 38 minutes, the 13 song album may switch...

Three exceptional kid’s movies to watch with your family

Jodi Wong, Reporter | November 28, 2020

How do you go about judging the quality of a kid’s movie? If I ask my five year old cousin, the response would be “if I’m not bored!”, and quite truthfully, I think this is an excellent answer.

Diwali must adapt to pandemic, but preserves its value

Nitya Peumans, Staff Reporter | November 23, 2020

Diwali, the Indian festival of light, is an opportunity for family and friends to gather celebrating the years passed and the years to come. We come together to wish prosperity, health, and happiness onto...

“The Liberator”: A captivating and innovative, yet artificial portrayal of World War II

Trisha Venkat, Staff Reporter | November 19, 2020

This Veteran’s Day Netflix released “The Liberator,” a four episode mini-series marked by its unique integration of computer animation and live-action footage. The story of “The...

Pho Mai #1 Noodle House caters to late night clientele with friendly atmosphere

Jodi Wong, Staff Reporter | November 12, 2020

At 1 a.m., when most eateries are wiping down their last counters and locking their doors, the signs of Pho Mai #1 are still sporting neon outlines that fade to a warm ambiance inside the building, illuminating the diners hunched over tables or talking with friends.

“The Meaning of Mariah Carey” gives insight into singer’s life, but falls short on storytelling

Mathew Bejarano, Staff Reporter | November 12, 2020

Mariah Carey’s authorized autobiography with co-author Micheala Anegla Davis, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey” provides readers new insights about Carey’s upbringing while simultaneously humanizing her.

Beautiful with an incomplete plot: A review of “The Queen’s Gambit”

Diana Piper, Staff Reporter | November 12, 2020

In angled shots and sunken colors, “The Queen’s Gambit” chronicles the rise of chess starlet Beth Harmon, beautiful in direction and design, yet lacking in plot and substance.