Listen up, "Cultured" stans: it's the final episode.
In their last appearance on your podcast feeds, Jeffrey and Leah are talking about DJ White Shadow (not DJ White Snake), a new HBO show that's not...
"Cultured" is back, but not for long. In this second-to-last episode, Jeffrey and Leah talk about music, reality television and the circumstances of Lori Loughlin's stint in prison. What more could you...
People quarantine at home. Library books quarantine in a castle.
Behind the children’s section at the Tuscaloosa Public Library (TPL), a room called the Story Castle, once home to regular storytimes...
Today on the pod: Ariana Grande is a coach on "The Voice" (?); Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer" still hits (!); and a movie about the city we live in is... really, really bad.
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This week on “Cultured:” our hosts agree on only one thing: Twitter Spaces are bad for the environment. Also on the podcast this week, two soundtracks Jeffrey and Leah are obsessed with, the best movie of all time and, obviously, the Grammys.
Everyone has a hidden talent. Jeffrey's is crying on cue during Laika stop-motion films. Leah's is reciting the lyrics of "Do It Again" by Steely Dan from memory.
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Keely Brewer will be the next editor-in-chief of The CW. Brewer worked her way up from a contributing writer in her freshman year, and she has since served as a staff reporter, assistant photo editor, assistant news editor and news editor.
We can be honest. Jeffrey and Leah occasionally lose the thread in this episode of "Cultured"—but only because they're vibing so hard. In this episode, our hosts think about some cultural artifacts (think...
This week on "Cultured," Jeffrey and Leah forget to actually stan someone and instead talk about their two snow day obsessions: climate change (Jeffrey) and Céline Sciamma movies (Leah).
In this episode of "Cultured," Jeffrey and Leah talk about The New York Times and Hulu's "Framing Britney Spears," Netflix's "Malcolm & Marie" and the culture desk's recommended love songs (and break-up tracks).
The UA Gallery was hosting one of its largest-ever exhibitions last March. Then everyone went home. It's been a rocky road to get back to hosting guests in the University's galleries.
In our second episode, Jeffrey and Leah talk about people who've never won a Grammy (stan Zubin Mehta), how to pronounce Bon Iver (bone eevare) and whether "Midsommar" is a good movie (honestly, who's to say).
Jeffrey and Leah christen "Cultured," The CW's new podcast from the culture desk. Our hosts talk "Bridgerton," Leona Lewis, celebrity baby names and why Olivia Rodrigo makes them feel out of touch.
If the policy issues at stake don't hold much sway for you in this presidential election, consider being superstitious. In 11 of Alabama's 17 national championship seasons, a Democrat has been president. A win for the Tide this year could help narrow that gap, but winning sprees under presidents like Lyndon B. Johnson and Barack Obama put Democrats in a strong lead.
When I first sat down to write this letter, I figured it should be uplifting. After all, the world is vaguely falling apart in a slightly more radical way than it usually is, and who better to encourage...
For weeks now, Americans have received conflicting reports on the severity of the novel coronavirus pandemic. President Donald Trump has waffled over whether it is a hoax or not. Some students have returned...
The latest movie to hit the Ferguson Center courtesy of University Programs, “Knives Out” is a stylish ode to Agatha Christie that feels deeply rooted in our modern era.
It’s one thing to admire the lineup on a poster for Woodstock in 1969 or the first Coachella in 1999 – but what about the lineup organized by University Programs back in the day? With chart data and awards stats, it’s not so hard to imagine what a similar lineup of A-list musicians would look like in 2019.
Over 30 years ago, Fred Works saw something he couldn’t quite explain. What’s easier to explain is the way that Works’s sighting changed the DNA of his town forever.
“The Strip: Tuscaloosa’s Most Colorful Quarter Mile” premieres this week at the Bama Theatre, and after six years of hard work, the film’s creators are over the moon.
Walk-in closets, hardwood floors and granite countertops—these staples of as-seen-on-TV dream homes are a far cry from the concrete blocks and icy tile floors of a dorm room.
The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular moves from town to town with over a dozen lights on its back and the spectre of Pink Floyd’s still-relevant music hovering overhead.
The show that single-handedly ruined the final scene of “The Sopranos” was often hit-or-miss, but its soap-operatic plotlines and bubblegum pop covers wormed their way into America’s heart.
As graduate student Jahman Hill looks toward the future, it’s hard to ignore what he’ll leave behind at The University of Alabama: a poetry festival, a successful student organization and a brand-new one-man show.
The crash of pins and whirring of bowling ball return machines may trigger memories of tepid beer and greasy junk food. Two new bowling alleys are looking to throw that image out the window.
In just a few years, Ann Mollengarden’s father went from an involved, community-loving child to a bullied, isolated victim during Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. Now, it is Mollengarden’s mission to take her 93-year-old father’s story to students across the state.
Lifelong Alabama fans Brandon Watkins and Brett Forsyth were making concert posters in Forsyth’s basement 10 years ago – now they’re taking on their design destiny.
Despite the threat of rain, Tuscaloosans, Birminghamians and even Memphians congregated by the Black Warrior River on Saturday for a day of local music.
Everybody has a childhood dream in the back of their minds. For some people, that dream comes true. For Bethany Patterson, that dream comes with a brand new car.
Panama City Beach, Florida, was once the center of spring break debauchery, but after a ban on beach alcohol and a damaging natural disaster, students are wondering if PCB is for them.
Leading up to March 7, UA students’ social media feeds will be full of amateur political pundits stumping for their favorite SGA candidates – their friends.
If the Alabama Student Ticket Exchange is any indication, UA students have plenty of opinions on plenty of things: So why not start a podcast about it?
John Kay used to parade around global stages in leather trousers and dark sunglasses. Now, he and his wife throw on their safari gear and make friends with elephants.
One of the 2000s’ most progressive television shows plans to make a comeback ten years after its finale--but will it correct it’s most glaring mistakes?
Soon-to-be retired Recording Academy President Neil Portnow told women to “step up” last year—so this year, they didn’t leave room for Portnow to say a word.
One UA art gallery has been taking local elementary school students under its wing since 2014. Its February display celebrates the Harlem Renaissance just in time for Black History Month.
The Black Warrior Film Festival returns in March, and its co-directors can hardly wait. Several students experienced in event production discuss what it takes to host a large-scale event.
The Black Eyed Peas won’t be winning any awards for most-improved anytime soon, but when their #10YearChallenge looks this good, maybe they don’t have to.
Whether in middle school, high school or college, students who love to write need a place to cut their teeth. For many, that place is just a few clicks away.
In Netflix’s latest addition to the streaming platform, Penn Badgley stars as an obsessive, criminal stalker striving to make his girlfriend’s world perfect in bizarre, troubling ways. Note: This article contains spoilers for ‘You.’
Clad in signature grey T-shirts and black pants, Sunshine 2.0 seems like any old theater troupe – but the four-person team integrates American Sign Language seamlessly into each performance.
A menorah sits proudly at the Ferguson Student Center, and a Christmas tree has sprouted up at Gorgas Library, but for many students, the real holiday celebration won’t begin until they are reunited with their families.
In a new book from UA professors past and present, it becomes clear just how complicated, offensive and personal the Native American mascot debate can be.
In dual exhibitions opening Monday, two photography-minded friends will display their work in Sella-Granata Gallery as they prepare to graduate. Their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree exhibitions, presented by The University of Alabama Department of Art and Art History, serve as one last on-campus calling card for the graduating seniors.
The leading ladies of the UA production of “Little Women” agree the show still has a lot to give to modern audiences. The show runs through Sunday at the Allen Bales Theatre, and tickets are $10 for students.
With only a couple weeks to rehearse and one night in the spotlight, UA students and Tuscaloosa community members came together for a staged reading of “Othello.” The performance drew record attendance for the group.
Native American Seductress, Sugar Skull Señorita, Ninja Assassin – all are costumes available to Halloween party-goers this spooky season. But they carry more weight than some may realize.
Pop star Taylor Swift was heralded for her Instagram call to action for young voters, but for some students, it didn't make a difference. A professor said to be cautious about saying Swift is responsible for the voter registration spike.
It seems that every generation gets their own era-appropriate version of “A Star Is Born.” In the Bradley Cooper-helmed 2018 version, the film improves upon its past depiction of alcoholism and introduces an audience to Lady Gaga: the actress.
Poet and professor Meg Day relayed their life experiences through a poetry reading. The reading took place in Gorgas Library and featured several poems detailing Day’s various struggles and triumphs as a deaf storyteller and part of the genderqueer community.
When Gay Burke arrived at The University of Alabama in 1973, she had no idea her colleagues and students would still be paying homage to her influence 45 years later. Burke’s legacy will be honored Oct. 5-26 with two exhibitions: one of her own work, and another of her students’.
Josh Tillman, better known as Father John Misty, made a stop in Alabama on Wednesday night, sharing songs from his latest album as well as other fan favorites. Tillman was joined by King Tuff, an opener whose stage presence was a hard act to follow.
“America loves pure, and you are messy.” Those are the words of featured poet Mercedez Holtry, the centerpiece of Tuesday night’s celebration of Hispanic culture through spoken word. The first event of its kind, Para La Cultura focused on the expression of cultural identity as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.
