Entertainment

Artist Q&A: DJ KJ and the power of Electronic Dance Music

Contributing writer for the Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody talks with Kendall Jeong ’25, whose stage name is DJ KJ, about how a lifelong love of EDM jump-started her DJ career.

Contributing writer for the Prospect Marley Hartnett-Cody talks with Kendall Jeong ’25, whose stage name is DJ KJ, about how a lifelong love of EDM jump-started her DJ career.

Artist Q&A: Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon talks poetry, Paul McCartney, and spoken word music

Isabella Dail, head editor of The Prospect and staff writer for News, interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon about his spoken word group, Rogue Oliphant.

Isabella Dail, head editor of The Prospect and staff writer for News, interviews Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Muldoon about his spoken word group, Rogue Oliphant.

Artist Q&A: Maddie Feldman’s DJ dreams as Disc Rocky

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Annie Wang talks with Maddie Feldman about her DJing experience under the name Disc Rocky.

Assistant Editor for The Prospect Annie Wang talks with Maddie Feldman about her DJing experience under the name Disc Rocky.

Grammy award-winner Laufey talks identity, improvisation, instruments at McCarter Theatre

Head Editor of The Prospect Isabella Dail covers musician Laufey’s talk at McCarter Theatre.

Head Editor of The Prospect Isabella Dail covers musician Laufey’s talk at McCarter Theatre.

Artist Q&A: Roya Reese tells all from covers at Coffee Club to tunes at Terrace

Contributing writer for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin interviews Roya Reese ’26 about experiences performing at Coffee Club and as a student musician.

Contributing writer for The Prospect Gavin McLoughlin interviews Roya Reese ’26 about experiences performing at Coffee Club and as a student musician.

So you think you can dance? Exploring the Princeton dance group audition processes

Regina Roberts, associate editor for The Prospect, leaps into the audition process for dance companies at Princeton.

Regina Roberts, associate editor for The Prospect, leaps into the audition process for dance companies at Princeton.

Tune into “Empire Records: The Musical” at McCarter

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera reviews “Empire Records: The Musical.”

Contributing writer for The Prospect Isabella Rivera reviews “Empire Records: The Musical.”

Oh S*** Look Out: They might be coming to Lawnparties

The USG doesn’t know, and we don’t know either. Still, we spoke to the band.

The USG doesn’t know, and we don’t know either. Still, we spoke to the band.

‘Challengers’ movie review: love triangle drama almost serves an ace

Contributing writer for the Prospect Ed Rogers describes why ‘Challengers’ is short of being an ace of a cinematic masterpiece.

Contributing writer for the Prospect Ed Rogers describes why ‘Challengers’ is short of being an ace of a cinematic masterpiece.

‘If you can't beat them, confuse them’: Academy Award-nominee Jeffrey Wright’s words of wisdom

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

After an evening screening of his latest film “American Fiction” at the Garden Theatre, actor Jeffrey Wright spoke to Princeton community members in a Q&A session on March 19. Wright offered advice to college-age students and addressed the themes of “American Fiction,” which tackles divisive, contemporary topics, especially focusing on art and the Black experience.

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ USG Movies review: raunchy road trip comedy sputters and stalls out

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies’ latest screening of “Drive Away Dolls,” a recent comedy drama directed by Ethan Coen of the Coen brothers.

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies’ latest screening of “Drive Away Dolls,” a recent comedy drama directed by Ethan Coen of the Coen brothers.

‘Right person, wrong time’ exemplified in a film: Past Lives

In every scene, a gentle blanket of minimalism is draped beautifully as the film relies on deft cinematography to tell the story. One of the most memorable shots was on Nora’s last day in Korea before she emigrated. When her and Hae Sung split to leave, the camera captures their backsides as they walk in the same direction but on diverging paths.

In every scene, a gentle blanket of minimalism is draped beautifully as the film relies on deft cinematography to tell the story. One of the most memorable shots was on Nora’s last day in Korea before she emigrated. When her and Hae Sung split to leave, the camera captures their backsides as they walk in the same direction but on diverging paths.

“Problemista” USG Movies review: bizarre love story has a big heart

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies' latest screening of "Problemista," which presents a "unique take on the immigrant experience."

Contributing writer for the Prospect Edward Rogers reviews USG Movies' latest screening of "Problemista," which presents a "unique take on the immigrant experience."

“American Fiction” USG Movies review: humor from the harsh reality

Assistant editor for the Prospect Annie Wang discusses USG Movies’ recent screening of Cord Jefferson’s 2023 film “American Fiction.”

Assistant editor for the Prospect Annie Wang discusses USG Movies’ recent screening of Cord Jefferson’s 2023 film “American Fiction.”

Nine new fall albums to listen to

Read on for a roundup of nine albums released between September and November that Prospect contributing writer Ivy Chen has been enjoying this fall.

USG Movies Review: The Boy and The Heron

After a 10-year hiatus, and a false retirement, legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is back with a stunning new film that bends reality and reminds audiences why Studio Ghibli is revered for creating films that have a timeless appeal.

A complex villain story, turned to film: a review of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

The power of PinkPantheress: a review of ‘Heaven knows’

"PinkPantheress’s new album crafts a masterful sense of etherealness defined by nostalgic beats, yearnings to a return to youth, and deep reflection on her past, current, and future self."

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Killers of the Flower Moon:’ The Osage, oil, and the Reign of Terror

“As the film cuts to a scene of Ernest and his brother robbing and looting the Osage people, it is clear who these wolves are.”

The return to ‘Wonderland’: a review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”