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Why We Listen to Music With Lyrics We Don’t Understand
A musicologist and music therapist-in-training explain why the language of song lyrics doesn’t always matter.
The Reason Kids Can Be the Creepiest Movie Villains
Children are the most unsuspecting of us all and can challenge our ideas of good and evil.
How 'Cruel Intentions' Brought High-Glamor Cruelty On a Shoestring Budget
For its 20th anniversary, we speak to the cast and crew of the cult classic about persuading the Rolling Stones to play ball, sourcing school uniforms from Goodwill, and how that rosary necklace was made.
Alia Bhatt Runs the Streets in Gully Boy
In an instantly iconic film, it’s the ‘gurl’ whose actions define the streets.
what would the soundtrack to ‘10 things i hate about you’ sound like now?
Kendrick Lamar's 'Humble' is the only song worthy of Kat Stratford's iconic table dance scene.
The Night King is Game of Thrones' Most Boring Villain
Like the Eye of Sauron in 'Lord of the Rings,' the Night King lacks a relatable motive.
We Asked Tattoo Artists About the Weirdest Pop Culture Ink They’ve Done
"There was this one woman who was obsessed with Enrique Iglesias... so she came and got his signature tattooed across her arm."
Dada Meets OBEY in Peter Manning’s Fierce Mixed-Media Portraits
British artist Prefab77’s new exhibition, 'Gangs, Tribes & Fraternities,' features a variety of works on canvas, paper, wood, and metal.
Fingerprint Portraits of Serial Killers Are a Pointillist's Nightmare
Maciej Toporowicz channels a fascination with popular culture, violence, and death into haunting works of art.
Why 'Malcolm in the Middle' Is Actually a Socialist Masterpiece
Re-watching it now, it's clear what the show is actually about.