Today, we will be sharing our picks and predictions for the 96th Academy Awards. OPENheimer your ears and we’ll help you BarBE prepared to not be Poor Things at your Oscars viewing parties. We’ll be talking about the foreign and American Fiction nominated. These films reminded us of our Past Lives, and brought us to new Zones of Interest. We have a lot that we love and some … Holdovers, but we’ll be your movie Maestros. Let’s KILL(ers of the Flower Moon) this.  ..read more

Twilight has become a cultural phenomenon since Stephanie Meyer, film producer and New York Times bestselling author, published the first book of the series in 2005. The film, which was released three years later, kick-started the careers of actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart — and the feud of a generation: #TeamEdward vs. #TeamJacob. In this episode, we’ll be going tier-ranker style to talk about some of the most iconic moments in the Twilight films and the lore surrounding them.  We are joined by Chelsea Grey and Maeson Linnert, who are currently working on a vampire-themed ser ..read more

On this week’s episode, the Arts, Interrupted team — joined by Arts writer Nick Holcomb and some highly scientific Daily-wide polling data — weigh in with predictions for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards and discuss surprises, snubs and WTFs before the big show on Feb 4.  ..read more

In this special episode of Arts, Interrupted, we are joined by the Campus Life beat to talk about what life was like for Michigan students through the decades. With personal takes from alums and faculty, we paint a picture of the university through years of lived experience, covering the rise and fall of the journalism major, the introduction of personal computing and the struggles of cramming your final paper when your textbook is on a CD-ROM. Tune in to find out what's changed- and the struggles that have stayed the same. Produced by Rachel Mintz, Christopher Brown, Clare Jones Content by A ..read more

Happy Halloween! I know you want to know what's hot and what's not this spooky season, and Arts, Interrupted has got you. Our team is here to give you the over/under on this years Halloween trends, their takes on FNAF, and answer the question: What IS the deal with Spirit Halloween? Produced by Matt Popp, Christopher Brown Content by Isiris Acevedo, Avery Haynes, Megan Gydesen, Amina Cattaui, Cole McCarthy Mixed and Mastered by Christopher Brown ..read more

In this episode of Arts, Interrupted, the team sits down with local Ann Arbor band VUP! to talk about their origins, their place in the music scene, and the future of the band. Join us for an exclusive talk where we talk about Jazz, the music scene, and what makes their stage dynamic so fun! Produced by Matt Popp, Christopher Brown Content by Scott Smith Mixed and Mastered by Cole McCarthy Special Thanks to Ariana Kertsman, Darren Lee, and Adam Solomon from VUP ..read more

CW: Descriptions of Graphic Violence In this very special episode of Arts, Interrupted, the crew takes a look at one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time: Friday the 13th. Kyla, Cole, and Matt take us through the highs, the lows, and everything in between in the iconic franchise and we pitch our version of the 13th installment of this much loved series. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the rise of slashers in popular media and learn a bit more about the horror icons you know and love. Produced by Kyla Kralapp Content by Matt Popp, Cole McCarthy Mixed and Mastered by Christoph ..read more

CW: Sexual Assault The digital age has given rise to a number of issues, however none is more spoken on than the impact of technology on human relationships. In many ways, ASMR and the cultivation of digital intimacy is a case study of this broader topic. Youtube, Onlyfans, and dating apps like Tinder, have found a way to take vulnerability out of the intimacy equation. Without meeting face to face, or having to surrender information about ourselves, we are able to establish intimate relationships and connections over the internet. But what does this mean for human relationships? And how is ou ..read more

Welcome back to a new season of Arts, Interrupted, the Michigan Daily's premiere arts and culture podcast. Today, the arts team has an exciting roundtable discusses a new trend that seems pervasive in all recent media. From Red White and Royal Blue to Beyoncé's Renaissance tour, it seems that LGBTQ+ narratives are all over the airwaves. But the question is: are they here to stay? Kyla on the film + tv beat takes a look, hard look at Bottoms, Matt on music explores Harry Styles and queerbaiting, and Addie on the culture beat explores some common slayings in the queer community that have hit the ..read more

With Thanksgiving on the near horizon, the Art’s, Interrupted team decided to dedicate this week’s episode to the songs, movies and T.V. shows that they’re especially grateful for this year ..read more