Chloe Mossey PO ’29 returns to her music column with an inquiry into the meaning of Lou Reed’s classic song “Perfect Day,” as shaped by a dinner with her mother. She draws on her current fieldwork in the city of Pomona’s hardcore scene and filmmaker David Lynch’s artistic philosophy to suggest sentimentality as a catalyst for collective care.
Tag: Nostalgia
A Nightmare on 6th St: How ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ uses your memories against you
When is a movie not just a movie? Horror columnist Niko Kay Smith dives deep into the trans phenomenon of Jane Schoenbrun’s recent coming-of-age horror film “I Saw The TV Glow” and the ways it demands participation from its audience.
Moments to Savor: Growing up at Thai Cafe
Food columnist Emily Kim PO ‘25 reflects on one of her favorite restaurants from her childhood, Thai Cafe. Food can be a window into the past, Kim reflects, but can also mark how much a person has grown.
Rom-Com in Review: The Comforting Absurdity of Four Weddings and a Funeral
Rom-coms, once the supreme rulers of movie theaters and the Box Office, has witnessed a mighty downfall. Rom-com columnist Nadia Hsu PO ’27 has come to
Breathe out, tune in: How to handle the seasons of your life
Hannah Weaver SC ’24 offers 13 songs for the change that parents and their children experience during the college years.
Breathe out, tune in: Growing up on Gaga
Inspired by 12 years of listening to Lady Gaga, music columnist Hannah Weaver SC ’24 examines nostalgia’s effect on her listening habits.
OPINION: Nostalgia can be good for you, if done right
Don’t be so quick to dismiss your feelings of nostalgia, writes Alexander Chao PO ’25.
Moments to savor: The perfect match(a)
Nostalgic childhood treats are the best ingredient for coming up with new tasty flavors, says Emily Kim PO ’25. Try creative combos, you might like them!
‘Sex Education’ season three soundtrack mixes the new and nostalgic
The season 3 soundtrack of “Sex Education” smoothly blends the retro and modern feels of the show, writes Barbara Norton PO ’25.
Regularly scheduled programming: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ is ‘Glee’ meets ‘The Office’
TV columnist Claire DuMont SC ’23 reviews spin-off “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and its portrayal of high school theater. “‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ also thrives in its ability to find the balance between making fun of high schoolers and taking itself seriously,” she writes.