‘Records never actually went away’: why Chicago listeners are keeping vinyl alive
Despite generational shifts in music consumption and industry preferences, LPs have maintained cultural relevance for many in the digital age.
Arts & Culture
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is dead on arrival
Lee Cronin’s reimagining of the classic horror monster is just another disappointing possession movie with shallow characters and scares.
Columbia showcases faculty films in month-long celebration
Columbia’s Celebration of Faculty and Staff Creativity Film Screening highlights films that celebrate many cultures and genres through weekly events.
Renegades Dance Team performs in inaugural Festival of Dance Clubs
The Dance Center launched a weeklong festival to consolidate student showcases and expand access to performance space.
Mi Gente showcase displays Latin American culture through dance
The showcase is part of the ongoing Festival of Dance Clubs presented by the Dance Center.
Review: ‘The Chair Company’ proves you don’t need a big idea, just a committed one
A workplace mishap spirals into obsession in this offbeat comedy-thriller streaming on HBO Max, where a broken chair sets off a dark, absurd investigation that’s as tense as it is ridiculous.
After Oscar win, Columbia students see clearer path to Hollywood
Alum Chase Infiniti, a 2022 BFA musical theatre graduate, had a role in “One Battle After Another,” which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
A ‘Golden’ spotlight on representation: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ makes Oscars history
The animated film’s historic Oscar wins — including the first Academy Award for a K-pop song — are sparking conversations about Asian representation in Hollywood.
Review: ‘Resident Evil Requiem’ reopens the gates to old nightmares
Released as part of the franchise’s 30th anniversary celebration,“Resident Evil Requiem” returns players to Raccoon City to uncover what remained after the original outbreak.
Darkroom benefit auction strengthens community support, access to art
The Museum of Contemporary Photography held its annual auction with the goal of raising $500,000 to support exhibitions, public programs and the museum’s permanent collection.
Review: ‘Pillion’ drives a motorcycle straight into its audience’s heart
Harry Lighton’s romantic comedy delivers an erotic and serene sensory experience that reminds its audience that they must love themselves before they love someone else.
Review: Bad Bunny turned halftime show into cultural reckoning
The global superstar delivered a vibrant tribute to Puerto Rican identity, blending high-energy hits with deep cultural symbolism and a star-studded celebration of the Latin American experience.