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In John Wick Chapter 4, Brilliant Fights Are Less Than the Sum of Their Punches: Review
Keanu Reeves punches hard at the High Table, but the fights don't gel into a cohesive whole in the newest film. In John Wick Chapter 4, Brilliant Fights Are Less Than the Sum of Their Punches: Review Gregory Lawrence
The Cosmic Success of 88rising
Eight years ago, Sean Miyashiro was sitting in his car in a parking garage in the Bronx, ideating his next venture. In 2015, Miyashiro — a San Jose native of Japanese and Korean descent who was then employed by Vice — had never worked for a record label, let alone run one. But then again, 88rising wasn’t born out of practicality. Miyashiro simply wanted to posit the Asian artists he loved in front of the illimitable audience that only a place like the Internet can offer.“I didn't know what 88rising was gonna be, but I thought it was gonna be better than anything else because there was nothing like it at the time,” he says. “Still, I had never put out a record, helped make a song, signed an artist or anything like that. I was just trying to build a home on the internet to celebrate Asian cr...
How A24 Went from Arthouse Startup to First Studio to Sweep All Major Oscars Categories
The arthouse start-up, founded in 2012, went from humble beginnings to making Oscars history in just over a decade. How A24 Went from Arthouse Startup to First Studio to Sweep All Major Oscars Categories Consequence Staff
The Oscars Were Almost Perfect… Except for That Little Mermaid Moment
No winners were involved in the low point of Sunday's ceremony. The Oscars Were Almost Perfect… Except for That Little Mermaid Moment Liz Shannon Miller
Lucky Hank Review: Bob Odenkirk Leaves Saul Goodman Behind for AMC’s Thin Academic Comedy
As a professor facing potential crisis, the Emmy nominee delivers a unique and nuanced performance in the new AMC series. Lucky Hank Review: Bob Odenkirk Leaves Saul Goodman Behind for AMC’s Thin Academic Comedy Liz Shannon Miller
Apple Gave a First Took at the “Yellow” iPhone 14 and Meta Is Working on a Decentralized Twitter Alternative in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry learned about an exciting new development coming out of Meta. The company quietly shared that it’s working on a text-based app that sounds strikingly similar to Twitter, but in a somewhat unexpected twist, will be decentralized. Elsewhere in the app space, TikTok debuted a feature called Series, offering creators the opportunity to paywall their content.On the product side, meanwhile, Apple shared an official first look at its “Yellow” iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. The company is also expected to be launching a third-generation HomePod with a 7-inch screen built-in, according to a report from analyst Ming-Chu Kuo. As for accessories for Apple products, Daniel Arsham teamed up with CASETiFY for a product line inspired by his unique take on the 1978 Porsche 928.Below, H...
Song of the Week: On “Nothing’s Free,” Angel Olsen Reminds Us There’s Liberation in Patience
Angel Olsen imparts her wisdom to us like an aging cabaret singer, and the resulting track is thrillingly emotional. Song of the Week: On “Nothing’s Free,” Angel Olsen Reminds Us There’s Liberation in Patience Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: 6LACK, Miley Cyrus, Blxst and More
As the week in music comes to a close, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by 6LACK, Miley Cyrus and Blxst, who each released "Talkback" and the projects Endless Summer Vacation and Just For Clarity 2, respectively. Also joining this week's selection are offerings from Dende, Hit-Boy x Musiq Soulchild, Conway the Machine x Jae Skeese, Madlib x Talib Kweli and G Perico x DJ Drama.6LACK - "Talkback"6LACK preps to release his upcoming Since I Have A Lover with the newest single "Talkback," which follows up last week's release of the title track. Since I Have A Lover marks the artist's first release in five years and drops Mach 24.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicMiley Cyrus - Endless Summer VacationMiley Cyrus returns ...
Ted Lasso Season 3 Sets Up An Intriguing (Final?) Chapter: Review
The return of Apple TV+'s Ted Lasso brings some exciting new characters and storylines to its reliable formula. Ted Lasso Season 3 Sets Up An Intriguing (Final?) Chapter: Review Paolo Ragusa
Adam Driver Pouts at Dinos In the Shoddy, Somber Sci-Fi Thriller 65: Review
In the Sam Raimi-produced thriller, a spaceman lands on prehistoric Earth, and spends more time sulking than shooting dinos. Adam Driver Pouts at Dinos In the Shoddy, Somber Sci-Fi Thriller 65: Review Clint Worthington
How Rapper BK’ Uses Technology to Immerse the Audience in his Narrative
On the opening night of BK's latest show in Rio de Janeiro, fans have packed out a venue that for the last four decades has carried a history of hosting some of the world's most influential bands.BK' is the star of the night. At one point, he appears suspended in the air with wings, before descending to the stage like a fallen angel. Here, the Arches of Lapa compose the red light-bathed scene, designed in reference to the color of sin.It makes sense in the knowledge that for his ICARUS album, crafted in collaboration with producer JXNV$', BK' was inspired by a religious and mythological universe. In a narrative that connects the past with the current daily life of Rio de Janeiro's corners, the rapper worked side by side with technology, using augmented reality and artificial intelligence t...
Scream VI Is the Fun, Thrilling Slash in the Arm the Franchise Needed: Review
In this much-improved installment, the filmmakers have a lock on the amped-up Scooby-Doo mystery tone of Wes Craven's era. Scream VI Is the Fun, Thrilling Slash in the Arm the Franchise Needed: Review Clint Worthington
