Wait…Can I Even Laugh at That?
Stand-up comedy has made dark humor mainstream, but it has also made it more controversial than ever. But what makes a d…
Arts & Culture
Why The Most "Real" Scenes in Film Are the Most Staged
John Wick, Bridgerton, Deadpool, Atomic Blonde…what do they have in common? Meticulous choreography behind moments that …
Braze for the Summer!
If you regularly pick up copies of The Phoenix, it may mean you have some interest in small publications. Publications l…
A Perspective on Death and Suicide
Content warning - this article discusses suicide and assisted death.
Arts & Culture: A (School) Year in Review
As the beginning of spring finally rears its head, many are prompted to reflect on the long, grey, colder months that ca…
Has K-pop Lost Its “K”?
K-pop is a lot of things. It is South Korean pop music, clean-cut choreography, a culture of artist idolization, and now…
Reflecting on Sex and the City and Today’s Dating Culture
“And just like that,” dating culture has become an entirely different world since the airing of HBO’s television series …
Jacqueline Breaks Boundaries in Opera
At its most basic, an “opera” is a dramatic work set to music and song. However, this genre of musical performance has n…
Jesus is Camp!
For much of my life the musical theatre genre had been one I avoided. The campiness that runs rampant through the writin…
Harmony or Dissent: How Music Portrays Democracy in the USA
Politics have long been explored through art. Instead of grovelling at the feet of politicians and judges for change, ar…
Courtroom Artists: Relics or Gems?
There are many archaic traditions that trickle down into modern day happenings. This is often seen in governments and th…
A Lesson in Movie Marketing: Orange Blimp, Cereal, Ping Pong Balls, and All
A period film about ping pong does not immediately scream “box office success,” but Marty Supreme has managed to mold it…