Don’t Call CAPYAC Elusive –– They’re Transcendent
The Austin-born, LA-based duo chats new cities, career analogies and potion recipes.…
Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University
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Jenna Benchetrit
McGill University
Liberal Arts
In ‘The Rider,’ a Broken Cowboy Grapples with His Fractured Masculinity
Chloe Zhao's breakthrough film captured the power of identity, both old and new, in times of pain.…
In ‘Buster Scruggs,’ the Coen Brothers Toy with Death on the Western Frontier
Through a series of vignettes, the directing duo deconstruct several of the genre's more hackneyed tropes.…
The South Korean Thriller ‘Burning’ Deals a Jealous Hand
Director Lee Chang-dong takes the familiarity of jealousy to unsettling new heights.…
Meet ThatTommyGirl, the Queen of YouTube’s DIY Fashion Scene
Twenty-year-old vlogger Kelly Vuong is a thrift shopper’s dream.…
Young the Giant Leaps into a New Era with ‘Mirror Master’
The new album simultaneously sticks to the band's roots and grows out of them.…
‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Tells a Love Story in a Divided America
From the director of 'Moonlight' comes an intimate portrayal of black male vulnerability and love in the face of injustice.…
‘Maniac’ Tackles Emotional Trauma with a Retro Twist
The brain is remarkably skilled at protecting itself.…
In ‘The Miseducation of Cameron Post,’ Identity Meets Conversion Therapy
The film stars Chloe Grace Moretz as a teenage girl sent to a Christian group home.…
In Terms of Diversity, Television’s Enjoyed Representation Without Taxation
The television industry is leagues ahead of its feature film counterpart, but not because it’s had to try hard.…
‘Breaking Bad’ Devotee or Not, ‘Better Call Saul’ Is a Must-Watch
And lucky for you, the fourth season just began.…
Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Who Is America?’ Is an Embarrassing Barometer of a Nation
If the show is any indication, America is an idiot.…
In ‘Electric Light,’ James Bay Is Louder, More Passionate and Much Less Apologetic
He's come a long way since 'Hold Back the River.'…
Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Is Both a Rejection and Reinvention of Comedy
The Tasmanian comedian strips back the seemingly sweet exterior of a toxic genre.…
5 Reasons Why NBC Should Renew Mindy Kaling’s ‘Champions’
Renew all Mindy Kaling everything.…
‘The Edge of Seventeen’ Is an Underseen Coming-of-Age Classic
The film earnestly tries to understand its young characters when it can be much easier to mock them.…
This Year’s Tony Awards Balanced Structure, Spontaneity and Inclusivity
Tears and cheers filled the room at the 72nd Tony Awards.…
‘The Tale’ Is a Remarkable Work of Introspective Memoir
Jennifer Fox’s new film recounts her experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual assault during the 1970s.…
‘SOLO: A Star Wars Story’ Leaves Something to Be Desired
The latest installment in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise shows Han Solo’s background but doesn’t go well beyond expectations.…
