What are the limits of representation? That’s a moral question that hovers over any depiction of the Final Solution, and it’s not considered lightly by László Nemes’ Son of Saul, which turns unimaginable horrors into tangible ones. By venturing inside the death factory of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nemes risks greeting obscenity with…
A sure-bet time-waster with a clutch of big laughs? A 100-minute brief on Hollywood’s lack of imagination? Grist for future essays about how quickly the idea of Ice “Fuck tha Police” Cube playing a gun-happy hero cop became routine? Whatever you make of Ride Along 2 beforehand is certain to…
Anime is probably something of a mystery to most people. In fact, quiz the average person on their familiarity with the Japanese style of animation and they’d probably reference Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Voltron, Princess Mononoke, or another well-known anime that’s been imported to these shores. That, or they might…
On Friday, January 15, Degrassi: The Next Class will première on Netflix under their easy-to-binge model, with all 10 new episodes arriving at the same time. The news of the previous iteration’s cancellation on it’s long-time network, Teen Nick, created an outcry not only from it’s fans who had followed the…
Walking into Sam and Anita Means’ Craftsman home on a cold, wet January day is like being transported to another season. One where the sky is clear, the sun is shining, and the flowers are in full bloom. The walls in the front room are painted an eye-popping coral hue,…
For the first time since late-’60s urban renewal chased Phoenicians from the city’s core and into the suburbs, sales of condominiums are passing those of single-family dwellings here. The Valley is home now to a record number of townhome, condominium, and loft developments. In 1997, Phoenix topped the nation’s list…
Still recovering from that post-holiday financial slump? That doesn’t mean you need to sit around waiting for that next paycheck to roll in. Take a stand against boredom this week with these totally free events. “Buckhorn Baths I: Identity – Authenticity – Eternity of a Landmark” Once a thriving bathhouse known for…
Arizona Commission for the Arts announced on January 11 that 10 Arizona artists had been awarded a total of $50,480 in research and development grants, as well as the Bill Desmond Writing Award. Valley-based artists who received up to $5,000 in funding include Juan Freitez of Phoenix, Carla Keaton of Tempe, Cristóbal Martínez…
After news broke on Monday, January 11, that musician, artist, and fashion icon David Bowie had died the night before, Phoenicians were quick to commemorate the life and work of the late creative force. Valley Bar promised an evening of spinning nothing but Bowie’s records on Monday. And this weekend,…
The hair salon and art space Palabra is moving to a new location on Friday, January 15, according to owner Jorge Ignacio Torres, who was a visual arts finalist for the New Times’ Big Brain Awards in 2015. Torres revealed the new address, which is 909 North First Street, via Instagram…
Few shows capture life in your 20s quite as well as HBO’s Girls. Lena Dunham’s project covers everything from employment and financial struggles to friendships and relationships. Of course, sex — realistic sex, at that — has always been one of the show’s major topics (both because it’s appropriate and…
Roosevelt Row underwent some serious changes in 2015. The small section of downtown Phoenix renowned for its thriving arts scene saw several buildings, including those that were home to GreenHaus and Bodega 420, demolished to make way for new multi-level residential developments. Lauren Lee’s iconic Three Birds mural was torn down in…
New Times picks the best arts and culture events from January 11 to 16. Naughty or Nice Bingo It’s barely two weeks into 2016 and we’re willing to bet you’ve already settled into a boring routine. Don’t give up! Buy a motorcycle! Get a tattoo! Live the dream! Or just make…
The seventh episode of Transparent’s second season, now available on Amazon, takes place on Yom Kippur. The holiest day of the year in the Hebrew calendar, it’s a holiday on which Jews fast to symbolically atone for their sins. It’s also a significant occasion for Transparent, which, like the Pfefferman…
It’s hard to imagine a more unsettling setting for a horror movie than Aokigahara, the famed “suicide forest” of Japan to which scores of pilgrims travel every year to end their lives. At the edge of the woods — which, per Japanese mythology, are rife with demons — is a…
“Free beer” is coming, Phoenix. That’s thanks to Danish art collective SUPERFLEX, Welcome Chicken + Donuts, Flowers Bottleshop, and Mother Bunch Brewing. Now, before you get too excited (and as you might know if you are familiar with the ways of SUPERFLEX), “free beer” does not mean no-cost sudsy beverages…
Hey, the 1990s called. And actually, they are mad stoked about your nostalgia for them. Not only are all your favorite shows from the era — Full House, Twin Peaks, The X-Files — getting the reboot treatment, but ’90s Saturday Night Live heavyweights are banding together and stepping into the spotlight, too. Case…
Phoenix artist Eric Kasper caused quite the stir in Bisbee last fall, when Windows Gallery at the Copper Queen Plaza displayed his work alongside that of Ty McNeeley in an exhibition called “Spirits of the West.” The show’s aim was to blend Kasper’s eerie, sometimes ghostly figures with McNeeley’s photographs…
Murals abound in metro Phoenix – where local and international artists regularly add to the city’s vibrant street art scene. You can’t turn a corner without seeing some sort of street art, whether it’s a large-scale mural or a tiny wheat paste work. It’s part of what makes Phoenix look…
Hey Phoenix, thanks for all the love you’ve been giving Bar Flies! New Times’ new(ish) live reading event at Valley Bar has been selling out for months now. We suggest you get your tickets (just $5!) early for the Thursday, February 4, installment of Bar Flies. Doors open at 6…
Hey Phoenix, you ready to get schooled in storytelling? Better start taking notes now: Arizona School for the Arts faculty Julie Hampton and New Times are teaming up to present Shooflies, an occasional reading series that puts the spotlight on stories from ASA high school seniors who are encouraged to explore…
The 16th annual Phoenix Film Festival has been announced for this spring, leaving you just enough hours to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens roughly 960 more times. While the festival’s lineup has yet to be released (and won’t likely feature anything from J.J. Abrams), the festival itself will return to…
