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All content by Joseph Arnold
Culture Pick: Netflix’s “Heartstopper” is a Joyful Breath of Fresh Air 

Culture Pick: Netflix’s “Heartstopper” is a Joyful Breath of Fresh Air 

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer • August 21, 2022

Netflix’s series “Heartstopper” is unique in its depiction of LGBTQ teenagers, especially when compared to other popular shows like “Euphoria,” “Skins” and “13 Reasons Why.” Instead of...

Portrait of Alayna Pernell.

‘It’s so much more than just an image’: UA alum Alayna Pernell works to give restorative justice to Black women in a new photo series

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer • July 25, 2021
Alayna N. Pernell, a 2019 UA alumna who holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art with a concentration in photography, knew she wanted her work to make an impact. It wasn’t until she began her Master of Fine Arts in photography at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago that she saw just how big of an impact her images could have.
Culture Pick | “Practical Magic” is a popcorn movie

Culture Pick | “Practical Magic” is a popcorn movie

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer • July 14, 2021
Griffin Dunne’s 1998 film “Practical Magic” is a “popcorn movie.” It’s not exactly life-changing or even intellectually stimulating, but it’s fun to watch, especially if you’re a fan of magic or strong sisterly bonds. The film is a guilty pleasure of mine, and considering its cult status, it’s a favorite among others as well.
Preview | Mario Andres Robinson’s examination of the human condition

Preview | Mario Andres Robinson’s examination of the human condition

Joseph Arnold, Contributing Writer • June 23, 2021
The exhibition marks the first time Mario Andres Robinson — an American painter, pastelist and draftsman — has displayed his work for the Alabama public.