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Ben Feldshuh: A Lifelong New Yorker and Artist
Photography by Rex Kwon By Francisca Lorca Born and raised in Williamsburg, New York, 88 year-old Ben Feldshuh had the opportunity to showcase and sell his paintings to the public after a video of him went viral on TikTok. The video shows how women from Hera — a company in NYC that matches professional healthcare workers to families in need of care for aging family members — met Ben by chance and learned about his work as an artist. Paintings from all sizes (some as big as 5
Mar 264 min read


"Marty Supreme" Review: A High-Octane Thrill Ride of an Ambitious Dreamer
Design by Arlen Fox-Helbig Editor's Note: The Paper does not align with Chalamet's distasteful comments on ballet and opera. This is a review of the film as a whole, written before the events took place. We respect all art forms and don't condone the actor's behavior. By Quinn Kinsella Timothée Chalamet made sure that Marty Supreme wasn’t just a movie, but an event . Thanks to the viral marketing campaign Chalamet dedicated himself to the few months before the movie’s relea
Mar 123 min read


Three Wuthering Heights: Brontë, Fennell, and XCX
Design by Christian Branch By Quinn Kinsella, Max Pearson, and Arlen Fox-Helbig Revisiting Emily Brontë’s Seminal Gothic Love Story, Wuthering Heights By Quinn Kinsella Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is one of the most important novels of the 19th century. Scholarship and discourse has never ceased to find new layers to the gothic romance. The book has found an influx in readership with its 2026’s adaptation starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, and helmed by Saltburn d
Mar 57 min read


Fáilte!: Kneecap and Political Activism Through Music
Art by Christian Branch By Fiona Fahey On September 26, a London court threw out a terror-related charge against a member of the Irish punk-rap group, Kneecap. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, was charged with a single count of terrorism after London’s Metropolitan Police claimed that he displayed the flag of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a November 2024 concert. In February 2019, the UK classified Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and
Nov 25, 20255 min read


"The Emperor of Gladness" Review: Ocean Vuong’s Second Novel Is a Quiet Epic
Art by Christian Branch/Book Cover Design by Suzanne Dean By Quinn Kinsella Ocean Vuong is the poet laureate of our time. His deeply empathetic nature and honest writing have won him the trust of readers worldwide and the best-selling status he boasts at 37 years old. His latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, is a quiet epic, tackling themes of identity, addiction, and family, both found and born into. Vuong’s prose soars and dips through the peaks and valleys of the human e
Nov 19, 20255 min read


Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at CCNY: Ricano Music and Mujer Creacion Divina
Photography by Jayden Pantoja By Ingrid Ibarra Hispanic Heritage Month takes place during two months, beginning September 15 and ending October 15. This time is used to acknowledge and celebrate Hispanic culture and its potent influence on the United States culture and history. One of the ways The City College of New York (CCNY) has decided to celebrate Hispanic culture is by having a few events during this time that shines a spotlight on Hispanic artists. There were two mai
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Political Horror in "Weapons," and Its Parallels to Life
Art by Savannah Milton By Savannah Milton Horror as a genre is often used to explore societal anxieties, taboos, and fears. Weapons, directed and written by Zach Cregger, is no exception to this tradition as it highlights the sense of dread and paranoia that the American public has experienced as politics have become more polarized. The story focuses on a tragedy in a small town where seventeen students in one class disappear, leaving only one to show up to school the next d
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Ari Aster’s Eddington: The Prophetic Satirical Criticism of America & the Myth of the West
Image Courtesy: A24/Square Peg Films By Quinn Kinsella Ari Aster is a polarizing director. With his one-two punch horror releases Hereditary and Midsommar , he revolutionized the horror genre. His follow-up was the 3-hour nightmare-comedy Beau Is Afraid , which became a box office bomb and a cult classic overnight. And with his fourth feature, Aster proves himself as confident as ever in his searing commentary on the modern day division of America and the COVID-19 pandemic. T
Oct 7, 20256 min read


Buckingham Nicks: Fantasy, Fandom, & a Resurgence of Community
Art by Christian Branch By Fiona Fahey Fleetwood Mac is widely considered to be one of the most successful bands of the 20th century....
Oct 6, 20254 min read


Ryan Coolger’s Sinners Might Just Be One of the Best Movies of the Decade So Far
Credit: Image Courtesy Proximity Media By Quinn Kinsella Sinners is a modern masterpiece. At its heart, Sinners is a love letter to the blues, and the transformative power of music. Written and directed by Ryan Coogler and starring an ensemble cast led by Michael B. Jordan playing twins, Sinners melds genre and style, creating something wholly new and unique. It is a film made to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Shot with IMAX and Ultra Panavision 70 film, Coogler’s
May 19, 20256 min read
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