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Cynthia V. Lu

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Movie Trailer Breakdown: Disney’s ‘Cruella’

As far as Disney villains go, Cruella’s “101 Dalmatians” isn't the most grand — yet her skunk-themed hair and hatred of puppies make her memorable enough for a live-action spinoff.

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Music

Ayoni Discusses Transcendent Musical Explorations of The Self

In her conscious construction of sound and image as an artist, Ayoni finds a balance between creative freedom and the responsibilities inherent to storytelling.

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Film

‘Pieces of a Woman’ Offers a Remarkably Cohesive Narrative of Grief

Mundruczó’s “Pieces of a Woman” is a film about the intangible bridges burnt and built in the wake of emotional trauma.

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Music

The Layered Familiarity of Ruel’s ‘Bright Lights, Red Eyes’

At the age of 18, Ruel's tone already holds an impressive maturity, perhaps best described as a cross between Troye Sivan’s enveloping ephemerality and Shawn Mendes’ raw directness.

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Books

‘Red Pill’ Navigates Distortions of Privacy

What “Red Pill” lacks in structural coherence, it makes up for in twisting thrill.

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Arts

Demand for On-Demand: The New Wave of Streaming Services

With more hours of algorithm-tailored content than it would be possible to consume in a human lifetime, watching TV can feel like a constant game of catch-up.

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