“Coco” (2017)
“Coco” is a heartwarming 2017 Pixar film that is fun, entertaining and dazzling to look at in every frame.
“Fearless Movement” – Kamasi Washington
“Fearless Movement” is Kamasi Washington’s most accessible album yet and keeps him at the forefront of jazz experimentation in the 2020s.
“Sabbath’s Theater” by Philip Roth (1995)
Philip Roth’s 1995 novel “Sabbath’s Theater” is a perverse, depraved, hilarious, profound and poignant classic of American fiction.
“Night Reign” – Arooj Aftab
Arooj Aftab’s 2024 album “Night Reign” is a nice entry point for those unfamiliar with the Pakistani singer’s folk-jazz style.
“Moana” (2016)
Disney’s “Moana” is one of the studio’s most inspiring and visually stunning non-Pixar animated films of the 2010s
“Step Up” (2006)
“Step Up,” starring Channing Tatum, is an unoriginal and uninspired film with annoying characters and a surprising lack of dance scenes
“I Got Heaven” – Mannequin Pussy
Striking the perfect balance of punk rock aggression and indie rock prettiness, “I Got Heaven” is Mannequin Pussy’s best album yet.
“Phantasm” (1979)
“Phantasm” is a low-budget horror film that doesn’t really make much sense but is entertaining and enjoyable nonetheless.
“brat” – Charli xcx
“Brat” is Charli XCX’s best album yet – a highly addictive album that reveals its intricacies the more you listen in.
“All Born Screaming” – St. Vincent
“All Born Screaming” returns St. Vincent to her art rock roots and is her best album since her self-titled 2014 LP.
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012)
Despite some plot contrivances and dialogue that is too clever for its own good, “Silver Linings Playbook” is an entertaining film that is buoyed by stylish direction from David O. Russell and strong performances from Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” (2010)
“The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” is an empty, hollow, pointless 2010 blockbuster that has no idea what type of film it wants to be.