Album Review: clipping.’s “Visions of Bodies Being Burned” is an anthology of spooky tales

Visions of Bodies Being Burned is a horrorcore rap album by clipping., weaving together scary tales by Daveed Diggs and friends. Originally the album was intended as an accompanying piece to last year’s release of There Existed an Addiction to…

‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ Review: You’re Probably Not Ready for Dan Gilroy’s Arthouse Horror | Sundance 2019

The relationship between critic and art is one fraught with dangers of compromise, hypocrisy, and a cynicism as deep as it is wide. “Art,” of course, applies to film, television, video games, and in Velvet Buzzsaw, contemporary works and paintings.…

[Interview] Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal dig deep on local and national social issues in ‘Blindspotting’

Every day, our country faces another political or social escalation. With new, racially motivated attacks happening daily, our country is a powder keg on the verge of combustion. Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal started writing Blindspotting 10 years ago, knowing that…

Sundance 2018 Review: Blindspotting

Blindspotting is a comedy, except when it’s not. The switches are jarring, but that’s real life. One minute, you’re driving home from work after a seemingly normal day, the next, you’re a witness to a police shooting against an unarmed…

Movie Review: Wonder

Wonder embodies the very essence of Thanksgiving and the entire spirit of kindness that tends to only come out in limited quantities during the Winter holidays. The film will flood your emotions with feelings of empathy, and no one is…

The Mayor Series Premiere Review

If you’re going to start a new comedy this year, it better be The Mayor. ABC’s newest 30-minute sitcom is the perfect blend of family, politics, friends, and an all-around good time. Created by Speechless’ Jeremy Bronson and produced by…

Every Song from the ‘Hamilton’ Cast Album, Ranked

This year, Hamilton took home 11 Tony Awards, a predictable but exciting sweep that highlights how important and resonant the musical is on and off Broadway. This major victory for the show is somewhat bittersweet, happening just as contract negotiations are going…