Seniors in art departments faced with new challenges
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
May 2, 2020
As the semester comes to a close, so does the undergraduate experience of seniors at Tulane University. While being away from the physical classroom and campus is a devastating blow for all graduating seniors, it has been particularly difficult for some art students. From the Bachelor of Fine Arts showcases to the digital media practices capstone f...
Netflix’s best quarantine movies
Avery Anderson, Arcade Editor
April 4, 2020
Looking for high-quality entertainment to fill those long and lonely days in quarantine? Arcade is here to help! We’ve compiled a list of Netflix recommendations perfect for a cozy night — or month — in. "Groundhog Day" (1993) Has the quarantine isolation made you feel like you’re r...
Arcade’s social distancing survival guide
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
March 25, 2020
Whether you’ve decided to stay in New Orleans or head home, there’s a good chance you’re feeling pretty stir crazy right now. Well, thankfully, Arcade has compiled a list of things for you to do in this time of social distancing. 1. “Visit” the Monterey Bay Aquarium While many non-...
“Color Out of Space”: Cosmic horror for the modern age
Avery Anderson, Arcade Editor
March 11, 2020
From the studio that brought you “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” (2014) and “Mandy” (2018) comes “Color Out of Space,” a cosmic gore-fest that’s guaranteed to shock. The latest adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s short story, “The Colour Out of Space” debuted at the 2019 Toronto ...
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” capturing the queer experience on the silver screen
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
March 5, 2020
After a long wait by audiences across the country, we may finally rejoice in the wide release of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire.” Winner of the prestigious Queer Palm Feature and Best Screenplay awards at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, the movie did not disappoint. Set in 18th century France, th...
“Parasite”: Capitalism and class consciousness
Cameron Slate, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2020
Bong Joon-ho’s 2019 film Parasite won big at the 92nd Academy Awards this weekend, a (seemingly) expected outcome after unanimously receiving the Palme d’Or during its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. However, the film’s critical success is more surprising considering its sharp criticism o...
Airing of grievances: Academy Awards 2020
Haley Soares, Arcade Editor
February 5, 2020
My dearest Academy, This year, just like every other year before it, awards season has come along and, just like every other year, I must feign interest in the opinions of the “Academy.” As a self-proclaimed film buff, I have to admit that I can’t help but look when the nominations are re...
Arcade’s February events preview
Jordan Moskowitz, Contributing Writer
February 5, 2020
Here in New Orleans, the fun never stops. With the annual celebration of Mardi Gras coming up, why not honor the whole month with fun-filled events? While there is an overload of activities on NOLA’s daily calendar, Arcade is here to highlight some of the most entertaining, memorable and amusing c...
DMP Senior Capstone Films to bring personal life to the screen
Patrick Miller, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
Digital Media Production students completing their Capstone requirement this semester each wrote, produced and directed their own short film. The film functions as an artistic thesis and demonstration of cumulative skills. The Senior Capstone Short Films will be showcased to the public on Dec. 10 from 7...
Guide to celebrating the holiday season in NOLA
Elka Cuttino, Staff Writer
November 26, 2019
The holiday season is a special time of year anywhere in the world, but seeing Santa characters walk around the French Quarter and lights adorn City Park make New Orleans a special place to be, even though it’s not snowing. Dozens of activities may put you into the holiday spirit, but this list ...
Arcade ranks ‘Friends’ Thanksgiving episodes
Lauren Berg, Contributing Writer
November 20, 2019
Here is a definitive ranking of all 10 of the “Friends” Thanksgiving episodes to get you in the spirit for the upcoming holiday. The show’s annual Thanksgiving episodes are each iconic in their own right, but how do they compare to one another? The One with The List (Season 2...
Review: Looking for Alaska finds a home on Hulu
Ava Lemos, Senior Staff Reporter
October 30, 2019
When I finished John Green’s debut novel “Looking for Alaska” in my lonely middle school years, my first thought was that it had to be adapted for the screen. The novel about teenagers simply lost and looking for meaning resonated deeply with me, and I wanted others to feel seen in the same way th...
