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Anna Delvey and “Inventing Anna”: The Story of the Greatest and Smartest Pretender of Manhattan

Netflix’s ‘Inventing Anna’ is a captivating exploration of deception, ambition, and the intricate world of New York’s elite. The series is based on the real-life story of Anna Sorokin, who adopted the

January 15, 2025

News·TV

Art in the Big Apple : NYC’s independent galleries to visit this winter

New York City holds a pivotal role in the history of modern and contemporary art, serving as a global epicenter for creativity and innovation. From the vibrant movements of the mid-20th century

November 22, 2024

Travel

The punk rock’s blueprints : The Ramones’ top three albums

The Ramones, the legendary American punk rock band formed in 1974 in Forest Hills, New York, are often credited with creating the blueprint for modern punk rock. With their fast, raw, and

November 20, 2024

Music

Headless horsemen and haunted history : your ultimate guide to Sleepy Hollow

Nestled along the banks of the Hudson River in Westchester County, New York, Sleepy Hollow is a town steeped in history and mystery. With its colonial roots and famous ties to American

September 21, 2024

Travel

“Only Murders in the Building” Takes the Murder Mystery to L.A. – Season 4 Episode 1 Review

The fourth season of Only Murders in the Building kicks off with a bold move—literally, to Los Angeles. Just when you think the show’s title might be getting a little loosey-goosey, it

August 28, 2024

TV

Asteria Friday Classic Albums, Episode 5 : The Velvet Underground & Nico: Where Music, Art, and NYC Collided

Released in March 1967, The Velvet Underground & Nico was a seismic event in the history of music, marking a radical departure from the flower-powered optimism of the era. Conceived in the

August 16, 2024

Friday Classic Albums

The 5 Best Parks to Chill at During the Summer in NYC: From Most Chill to Most Cinematic

In the midst of New York City’s bustling urban landscape, the parks scattered across its five boroughs serve as tranquil sanctuaries, offering residents and visitors alike a reprieve from the heat and

August 12, 2024

Travel

A Journey Through Queer Identity and Art in “Chelsea Girls” by Eileen Myles

‘Chelsea Girls,’ authored by the distinguished poet and writer Eileen Myles, was first published in 1994. This semi-autobiographical novel captures vivid snapshots of Myles’ life experiences, delving into themes of identity, sexuality,

August 11, 2024

Books

Buffalo ’66: An Exegesis on Alienation, Aesthetic Rebellion, and the Poetics of the Fragmented Self

In the annals of late 20th-century cinema, Buffalo ’66 exists not merely as a film, but as a raw nerve, an open wound, a cinematic poem scrawled in the margins of a

August 11, 2024

Movies

Catching Waves and Chasing Dreams in “Surviving Summer”

Released in 2022, Surviving Summer takes us from New York to Australia, where we follow the adventures of Summer, a determined teenager who is set on following her desires and pursuing her

August 11, 2024

TV