Nandita Gupta
The horror genre offers a wide range of options for fans to choose from. Whether you prefer highbrow art-house horror or gritty splatter films, there is something out there to suit your taste. From classic horror icons like Dracula and Frankenstein to more recent hits like Terrifier 3, horror films have been captivating audiences for … Read more
“America is ready for a new chapter,” declared Barack Obama to the Democratic National Convention in August, “America is ready for a better story.” Many agree, but commentators trying to explain the bewildering reversals and bizarre dynamics of this unprecedented election campaign often reach for old and familiar stories. Shakespeare has been a popular reference … Read more
The first image of Jeremy Allen White, known for his role in The Bear, portraying Bruce Springsteen in an upcoming biopic has been revealed as filming commences on the project titled Deliver Me from Nowhere. In the photograph, White is depicted slightly bent over in a typical Springsteen stance, wearing a red plaid shirt, messy … Read more
Is there anything more heartbreaking than the sight of an empty bed belonging to a child who may never return? This question arises from the unveiling of a 100ft mural in the Little Ukraine neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York, which highlights the abduction of 19,546 Ukrainian children by Russia. The mural, titled Empty Beds, … Read more
Bryan Ferry, singer, songwriter When I was five, I heard “Prisoner of Love” by the Ink Spots, which I suspect inspired “Slave to Love.” My Auntie Enid’s husband brought the record home from Europe where he was stationed with the armed forces. I still have the 78 RPM single. I penned the lyrics for “Slave … Read more
On the most recent episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver delved into the practical implications of Donald Trump’s pledge to carry out mass deportations of undocumented individuals, a key element of his campaign. This idea has varying levels of support, with around 54% of Americans and 86% of Republicans backing some version of it. … Read more
Artist Lorna Simpson’s latest exhibition, Earth & Sky, delves into the unseen forces that shape our human experience. Opening at Hauser & Wirth, New York, from November 2, 2024, through January 11, 2025, the exhibition explores themes of identity, history, and existence. In Earth & Sky, Simpson presents a collection of expansive paintings and a … Read more
A young man is seated in a kitchen, holding a blue felt-tip pen. His reflection is visible in a chrome toaster: messy black hair, Oxford shirt. He begins sketching a strange figure, a human form with a twist of tentacles in place of the neck, and a large cauliflower-like red growth instead of a head. … Read more
“ Eight solo albums into Laura Marling‘s career, one would be tempted to describe Patterns in Repeat using a lot of the same adjectives that have long defined her songwriting: intimate, stunning, sincere. To celebrate Patterns in Repeat on those terms might also be a way to make up for lost time – the record … Read more
News of Tyler, the Creator’s seventh album came as a surprise as it arrived shortly after he announced he wouldn’t be releasing new music this year. The promotional campaign for Chromakopia suggested a high-concept piece of work that would take time to fully unravel. The mysterious videos featuring the rapper in a mask and military … Read more