Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The Killers’ New Anthem, ‘Land of the Free,’ Offers an Acerbic Criticism of Trump’s America

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

So much for Mr. Brightside.…

January 28, 2019

Trump’s Wounded Knee Remarks Reflect a Deeper, American Problem

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

For starters, most people don't even know what happened at Wounded Knee.…

January 21, 2019

The Psychology of a SMiiLE

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

How a soulful Austin pop band makes transcendence feel like dancing.…

January 16, 2019

R. Kelly Is Music’s Most Successful Monster, but That’s All Changing

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Kelly's past seems to have finally caught up to him.…

January 15, 2019

Rachel McAdams in Versace, Diamonds and a Breast Pump Is Mom-Positivity at Its Finest

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The photo does so much more than normalize breast-feeding.…

January 2, 2019

Everything We Know So Far About Jordan Peele’s Newest Horror Film, ‘Us’

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Could it be another 'Get Out'?…

December 24, 2018

Why Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg Are the Perfect Hosts for the Golden Globes

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jan. 6 will be a night of comedy gold, just you wait.…

December 17, 2018

Jeff Goldblum’s Debut Album Is a Flirty, Fun-Filled Jazz Extravaganza

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It’s about time the man who embodies jazz makes his own mark on the genre.…

December 14, 2018

What Is It About ‘Lion King,’ Exactly, That Makes It Such a Classic?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jon Favreau's live-action remake has gone to great lengths to recreate the film's transcendent appeal.…

December 4, 2018

Since Victoria’s Secret Is #Cancelled, Here’s Where to Shop Next

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It’s time to stop catering to male fantasies.…

November 27, 2018

4 Key Takeaways from the 2018 Midterm Elections

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Just how far did the blue wave ride?…

November 20, 2018

Why Everyone Needs to Read Jericho Brown’s ‘Please’

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The book of poetry is a masterclass in how to evoke emotion by zeroing-in on the quotidian.…

November 13, 2018

David Attenborough’s ‘Dynasties’ Is Everything You Loved About ‘Blue Planet II’ and Then Some

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The nature documentary took years to film and appears to be the celebrated filmmaker's magnum opus.…

November 13, 2018

Being Too Much: How Do You Deal with Emotional Intensity?

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it.…

November 5, 2018

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Is the Hilarious Unsung Hero of ‘Peanuts’ Holiday Specials

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Move over, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'…

October 29, 2018

Hello, Gorgeous! Celebrating the Legacy of Miss Barbra Streisand

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In celebration of her album releasing on Nov. 2, we look back on Streisand’s life and stellar performance career.…

October 23, 2018

It’s Been a Year Since #MeToo. Where Are We Now?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In the aftermath of the paradigm-shifting movement, reasons for both optimism and cynicism abound.…

October 16, 2018

5 Reasons Why Political Awareness Is Crucial for Our Generation

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The Trump memes won't help us in the long run.…

October 9, 2018

Celia Edell, aka Ceedling, Is YouTube’s Budding Philosopher

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The doctoral student and video creator is helping sow commonsense feminism across the internet.…

October 1, 2018

Meghan Markle’s New Cookbook Proves She’s a Break from Royalty Status Quo

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First she closes her own car door, and now this?…

September 29, 2018

Why Did Etsy Shut Down This Popular Politically Charged Black-Owned Shop?

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Splendid Rain Co became famous for its brazen merchandise, but now it’s leading the charge against Etsy’s hypocritical business practices.…

September 24, 2018

Kevin Spacey’s ‘Billionaire Boys Club’ Is Both Grossly Ironic and Really Bad

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Spacey's reign in Hollywood is officially over.…

August 24, 2018

Subway Hands Provides an Intimate Glimpse into the Lives of New York City Commuters

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The Instagram page is filled with candid snapshots of subway riders' hands.…

August 14, 2018

Shaun King Is Everything Right About Social Media Activism

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Slacktivist, he is not.…

August 7, 2018

Jeff Goldblum Is Now Officially the World’s Most Beloved Eccentric

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The 65-year-old actor has undergone an almost inexplicable renaissance, and no one's mad about it.…

August 1, 2018

Why Winnie-the-Pooh Still Resonates with Modern Audiences

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If only everyone could live in Hundred Acre Wood.…

July 26, 2018

20 Nostalgic Things ’90s & 2000s Kids May Have Forgotten About

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Let's just bring them all back.…

July 15, 2018

10 Iconic Albums You Didn’t Know Were Turning 10 in 2018

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Feel old yet?…

July 8, 2018

David Sedaris’ ‘Calypso’ Is a Comforting, Humorous Take on the Bleakness of Life

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Who doesn't love reading about a man feeding a tumor to his turtle?…

June 30, 2018

4 Reasons Why ‘Degrassi’ Is the Best Teen Drama of All Time

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And it's not just because of Drake.…

June 25, 2018