reviews

'Diamond Jubilee' Is a Glittering Showcase for the Genius of Cindy Lee

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PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2024

Cindy Lee embodies diva-hood in the old-school sense — a Supreme, a Ronette, Dusty Springfield if she traded beehives for synthetic bobs ...

Eric Ryan Is Swaggering and Self-Assured on His 'Red Flags' EP

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PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

On his sophomore EP 'Red Flags,' Eric Ryan introduces us to a more assured version of himself, emerging from the ashes of the broken-hearted...

'COWBOY CARTER' Ain't Beyoncé's First Rodeo

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

Nobody puts Beyoncé in a corner — It's a lesson the gatekeepers of country music learned the hard way this past weekend. Inspired by the...

The Dandy Warhols' 'ROCKMAKER' Is a Noble Failure

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

In theory, making a straight-up alt-rock record in the year 2024 is a pretty good idea for the Dandy Warhols. As a relic of an era when...

'A Gentleman in Moscow' Writes a Misguided Love Letter to Russia's Fallen Class

Created by Ben Vanstone

PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2024

Based on the 2016 historical fiction novel of the same name by Amor Towles, 'A Gentleman in Moscow' follows Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan...

Ramy Youssef Charmed 'Saturday Night Live,' While Travis Scott Barely Showed Up

March 30, 2024

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2024

Ramy Youssef was a wonderful and funny host, and, between his Auto-Tuned voice and darkly lit stage, Travis Scott was hiding in plain sight...

'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' Is All Monster, No Human

Directed by Adam Wingard

PUBLISHED Mar 29, 2024

The most extraordinary feat in a film like 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' is its ability to convey a plethora of emotion from...

'New World Beat' Sings the Praises of Some of Toronto's Most Exciting Musicians

Created by Michael Tobin

PUBLISHED Mar 27, 2024

Lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks has existed since television immemorial. Some music heads argue that it's the charm of staples like...