‘Antebellum’ is vapid, tone-deaf failure
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“Antebellum” criticizes the most extreme forms of white supremacy, but offers little to no commentary on the covert, just as harmful behaviors of less hyperbolized actions.
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Lesbian love songs that must be on your playlist
While not switching the lyrics is a minute but important detail, supporting actual LGBTQ+ music has lasting impacts on broadening the category and normalizing LGBTQ+ relationships.
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Grammys 2019: An uneventful night with few silver linings
Although many aspects of the night fell flat, the sentiments behind some of the ceremony’s live performances were successful in comparison — the keywords, of course, being “in comparison.”
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Picks of the Week: Rainy days with old music and new Netflix
The forecast for the next week in Berkeley is looking pretty rainy and foggy, and that has always been my favorite look for Berkeley. Spend Wednesday walking to a cafe and listening to a playlist full of romantic comedy songs.
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The Daily Californian’s Art Picks of 2018
The political statements in 2018’s film, music and television have transcended party lines to make up mass media that compels and entertains, and its creators deserve some recognition.
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The Daily Californian Arts Awards: Music of 2018
This year, women are at the forefront of modern music. From those already at the top of their game, such as ponytail-wearing superstar Ariana Grande, to those just getting started, such as U.K. R&B singer Jorja Smith, female artists have dominated 2018’s soundtrack with their bops, ballads and visual albums.
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Janelle Monáe celebrates Black Girl Magic, fights food poisoning at Outside Lands
Monáe recently came out as pansexual, which she addressed: “You guys got to find out a little bit more about how I like to love. Happy Pride forever!”
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Let my love be: Why I’m wary of ‘Welcome to Marwen’
Watching the trailer for “Welcome to Marwen” filled me with deep distrust and apprehension, something a movie trailer hadn’t made me feel in a long time.
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Blue cheese blues: Becoming an adult in Berkeley
I’ve never particularly like the way blue cheese tastes, sweet and tangy in an instant, leaving something smoldering on your tongue after you’ve swallowed.
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Ways to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride all month long with queer content
Whether this is your first Pride Month or you’ve been celebrating since your infancy, June is a great time to promote and consume queer content.
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