With the coronavirus occupying the news cycle, six months of protests in Hong Kong are no longer the biggest headlines about China. But the stories…
A Show With A Spanking Booth, Oscars Comedy, and More Performance Picks
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On the Aries full moon, October 13, Emma Westbrook, an Aries, orders iced coffee. Her sharp, neon space babe acrylic nails toy with her disintegrating…
Art This Week: Updated Art History and Design for Old Age
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Haven’t Seen ‘Parasite’ Yet? Be a Mooch and Watch It For Free
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Unpacking the Asian Artist’s Identity in America
Since arriving in the U.S. five years ago, Paula Sim feels like she hasn’t found her community. “When Crazy Rich Asians came out and then…
Amid Coronavirus Scare, Wearing a Face Mask Doesn’t Protect Against Dirty Looks
After the US confirmed its first case of coronavirus on January 21, I received a message from my mom urging me to wear a face…
Can Political Buttons Tell Us Who’s Going to Win the Election?
Iowa may be overrun with presidential candidates before tonight’s caucuses but campaign junkies gathered Sunday at Seward Park High School for the annual Political Memorabilia…
The Early Word on Five Buzzy NYC Films That Premiered at Sundance
Dick Johnson is Dead Dick Johnson dies many times in Dick Johnson is Dead, a hilarious and moving documentary portrait helmed by critics’ favorite Kirsten…