Fiction but Fact: Life is one of those choose-your-own-adventure books
But, the greatest life lesson these books contribute is the simple yet profound truth that life is filled with adventures of your own choosing.
The Afterword: The eternal wait for ‘Eternal Atake’ was well worth it
“Eternal Atake” is, first and foremost, a testament to the Philadelphia native’s unique skill and a reminder of his versatile artistry.
To Be Blunt: Puffing and pondering about the meaning of life
In the coming-of-age comedy “Booksmart,” one of the main characters, Amy (Kaitlyn Dever), a studious, awkward gay woman (relatable) recalls her less-than-enjoyable first experience with weed. “One time I ate a legal pot brownie when Model U.N. went to Amsterdam. And as soon as I got high, I just cried about the fact that one […]
Waiting for the Punchline: Senses of humor should be treated like genres
We use genre as a reference point for new works, as well as a means of deciphering our own preferences.
Everything but the Song: Genres change and evolve but R&B is far from dead
With millions of songs — new and old — available on streaming services and thousands of artists to discover, there is absolutely no reason why anyone should claim the genre of R&B is dead.
Let’s Wine Down: Weekend wine getaways don’t have to be expensive
With a little bit of planning and access to a car — or at least a friend with a car — you can explore the selections that make Southern California a global wine hotspot.
All the World’s a Screen: Substance versus style: how the ‘single take’ lost its original meaning
Narration is a fascinating issue in literature and film.
Rosechasing: 2020 politics and reality TV are not so different
“The Bachelor” and the primaries have some eye-opening similarities that allude to a troubling fact: American politics today resembles a reality TV show where audiences don’t know what’s real or fake.
The Scene Kid: How to avoid another Saturday night of staying in
The city of Los Angeles has at least five cool local art events happening every night.
The Afterword: TikTok on Instagram’s clock: The rise of the average Joe
The videos that go viral and gain traction are low-production, low-budget and highly relatable.