Nandita Gupta
Halloween may seem like just a fun holiday for kids in spooky costumes, but the allure of the supernatural, especially in the form of gothic art, is something that captivates us all. The Gothic Modern exhibition opening in Helsinki and traveling to other European cities highlights the enduring appeal of this dark and mysterious style. … Read more
In 2015, when I first played as Maxine Caulfield in the original Life Is Strange, it was only the second time I had ever played a game starring a teenaged girl. (The first time was The Last of Us: Left Behind, which came out the year before.) It was an awkward game in a few … Read more
But his most enduring role came in the 90s, when he joined the cast of Martin, playing the eccentric neighbor Stan Winters. The show was a huge hit and Morris’s performance was widely praised. Throughout his career, Morris has been a trailblazer, breaking down barriers for Black actors in comedy. He has faced racism and … Read more
After collaborating with Grimes on a remix of their song ‘Image’ earlier this week, Magdalena Bay made their television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night (October 30). The duo ambitiously brought the mystical imagery from the song’s music video to the stage. You can watch their performance below. Magdalena Bay released their sophomore album, … Read more
10. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Budget: £19.3m. Worldwide gross: £22m Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption. Photograph: Columbia/Sportsphoto/Allstar Still IMDb’s chart-topper as the best film of all time, this started small. It struggled to compete with Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump on release, had limited female appeal as a male-bonding-in-prison yarn, and … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, Bartees Strange has shared a new single from his upcoming album Horror. It’s called ‘Too Much’, and it follows previous cuts ‘Sober’ and ‘Lie 95’. The Caity Arthur-directed music video was filmed at a haunted house in Baltimore, and you can check it out below. “This is the sonic thesis … Read more
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us, Dolly. Your resilience and positivity are truly inspiring. It’s clear that your upbringing and personal values have shaped you into the remarkable artist and person you are today. Your music has touched the hearts of many, and your authenticity shines through in everything you do. … Read more
Fang Island, a math rock band originally from Brooklyn but now based in Providence, has announced the release of a box set that will encompass their entire discography. Titled Doesn’t Exist II: The Complete Recordings, the box set is scheduled to be released on December 13 by Joyful Noise. It will include both of the … Read more
I cannot help but use the cliché, but the friendship and collaboration I shared with the talented cinematographer Dick Pope felt like a match made in heaven, and his passing has left an indescribable void. Before our paths crossed and we teamed up for the first time on Life Is Sweet in 1990, I was … Read more
Sea Lemon, the musical project of Natalie Lew based in Seattle, has released a new song titled ‘Sweet Anecdote’. This follows her recent collaboration with Ben Gibbard, the lead singer of Death Cab For Cutie, on the track ‘Crystals’. The song can be listened to below. In a press release, Lew mentioned that “‘Sweet Anecdote’ … Read more