Amid a well-deserved break from classes and assignments, here is what the Arts & Entertainment section was reading, watching, and listening to over winter break. Lust for Life by Lana Del Rey – Lily As a fan of Lana Del Rey, I have every single one of her songs memorized.[Read More…]
Arts & Entertainment
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‘The Sweet East’: A tumultuous teenage odyssey
Underscored by chaos and life in flux, Sean Price Williams’ The Sweet East is a picturesque tale of a teenage girl’s voyage across the East Coast of the U.S. amid turbulent political and personal landscapes. Lillian (Talia Ryder) is a South Carolina native, separated from her classmates during a high[Read More…]
Does Princess Diana’s depiction in ‘The Crown’ contradict her public legacy?
Following the conclusion of Netflix’s The Crown with its sixth and final season in late 2023, I found myself drawn to the series’s portrayal of Lady Diana Spencer’s life and death. Born into British nobility and thrust into the spotlight following her 1981 marriage to now King Charles III, then[Read More…]
The Tribune presents: THE BEST AND WORST OF 2023
TV Shows Best The Bear (Season 2) Avoiding the sophomore slump attributed to most sequels (I’m looking at you, Madagascar 2), season 2 of The Bear manages to retain the first season’s hype. The series allows for the exploration and growth of supporting characters: Pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) travels[Read More…]
Where Do I Begin? Country music artists of colour and the industry
Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” recently hit the No. 2 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, winning Song of the Year at the 2023 Country Music Awards. I know what you’re thinking; no, it’s not 1988 again. A cover of the hit, released by country music artist Luke Combs on his newest[Read More…]
‘A Haunted Girl’ is a soul-stirring take on mental health and a hero’s journey
Mentions of suicidal ideation and mental illness Four years ago, in a hospital cafeteria, Ethan Sacks (BA ‘94) sat waiting for visiting hours to start in the pediatric psychiatric ward. As his mind turned over, he wrote down, “The fate of all life on Earth depends on a girl who[Read More…]
“Saltburn” is a cinematic scrutinization of opulence and obsession
Spoilers for Saltburn Opulence. Drugs. Midnight strolls. A hedge maze. Far too many shots of bathtubs. Welcome to Saltburn, Emerald Fennell’s latest cinematic endeavour. Known for her bold feature-length directorial debut, Promising Young Woman, Fennell’s newest film takes a more ironic journey, enlisting a stellar cast to portray an “eat[Read More…]
Goodreads Choice Awards prioritizes sameness over diversity
Most people have heard of the Grammys and the Oscars, but unless you’re an avid reader, the Goodreads Choice Awards may be less well-known. Goodreads is a social media platform dedicated to books and those who read them. Since 2009, the website has hosted its annual Choice Awards, allowing users[Read More…]
TNC Theatre brings ‘Importance of Being Earnest’ out of the closet
As I took my seat among a sea of Doc Martens and flamboyantly vintage clothing, I began to feel underdressed for this performance where everything from the audience to the antique couch was stylish, carefully chosen, and, above all, queer. Tuesday Night Café (TNC) Theatre’s contemporary, lesbian rendition of Oscar[Read More…]
Where’s the hair, Harry?
In Nov. 2023, the entertainment world was shocked to hear the news that one of their very best had been lost. Millennials still harbouring crushes from their teen years and diehard fans alike were devastated when they discovered what happened to Harry Styles. No, the man himself isn’t dead—but his[Read More…]
