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A&E 6/19/25 9:32pm

Review: 'Adults' couldn’t have matured better

By Ridhi Dondeti

Sitcoms are back, and they’re actually funny. FX’s “Adults” is an original comedy following a friend group navigating New York and what it means to be an “actual adult.” From ever-mounting medical bills to chaotic dinner parties, the group attempts to tackle this new stage of life together, only to be met with varying levels of success. 

A&E 6/19/25 9:29pm

Review: HAAPI Fest showcases Texas filmmakers

By Hongtao Hu

On a hot and hazy Texas day, the Houston Asian American and Pacific Islander Festival devoted an entire block of time towards Texas filmmakers. This June 7 showcase was but a small slice of the two weekends where HAAPI Fest centered Asian artists in film and other mediums, capping its final day with a comedy show. 

A&E 6/19/25 9:25pm

Top 10 songs of the summer so far

By Arman Saxena

Finals have wrapped, campus has emptied out and our playlists have exploded with fresh releases. From 10‑minute punk epics to sun‑drenched disco revivals, the early‑summer drop has been generous. Here are 10 tracks — in alphabetical order — that have ruled my headphones since the last textbook closed.

A&E 4/22/25 11:11pm

Rob Kimbro returns to Rice, focusing on ‘stories that matter’

By Charlie Cruz

When Rob Kimbro graduated from Rice University in 1995, he said he envisioned a career in the United States Foreign Service. Now, nearly three decades later, he returns as a full-time lecturer in the theatre program having established himself in Houston’s theater community and as a mentor to Rice students.

A&E 4/22/25 11:10pm

Review: “Sinners” is Hollywood filmmaking at its finest

By Jay Collura

Oftentimes, film critics (myself very much included) exaggerate the death of cinema as we groan about the dominance of intellectual property, when in actuality, many good, unique films constantly surround us. 2025 has been an excellent reminder of this; for every “Captain America,” there’s a “Black Bag.”

A&E 4/22/25 11:09pm

Choose your own adventure for summer reading

By Sarah Motteler

The summer, that much-needed three-month stretch of time between spring and fall semester, can be spent in many ways. If you’d like to brush up on your reading skills to stay prepared for your upcoming classes but don’t know where to start, consider the following five books and series, sorted based on summer plans for your convenience.

A&E 4/22/25 11:07pm

2025 Albums of the Summer

By Arman Saxena

From long‑rumored comeback records to underground favorites ready for a breakout, this summer is stacked with new music that could soundtrack every pool day, road trip and late‑night study session you have planned. Here are nine projects we’ll be spinning the moment they drop.

A&E 4/22/25 11:00pm

BASYK Cypher brings dance and community to life

By Charlie Cruz

The Grand Hall pulsed with energy and music on April 12 and 13 as Rice’s BASYK dance club hosted its annual Cypher showcase, highlighting a wide array of dance styles ranging from K-pop and hip-hop to ballroom performances.

A&E 4/22/25 10:58pm

Top films of the 2020s so far

By Jay Collura

As my time as the Thresher’s film columnist comes to an end, and with the decade almost half over, I wanted to spotlight my 10 favorite films of the 2020s. Despite a global pandemic, a writers’ strike and the decline of movie theaters, the 2020s have given audiences a great selection of cinematic experiences.

A&E 4/15/25 10:44pm

Media to celebrate Arab voices this month

By Arman Saxena

This month is Arab American Heritage Month  — so what better time to highlight media created by and about the Arab world? Here are some of the best works by Arab filmmakers, musicians and writers that showcase the diversity and complexity of Arab experiences. 

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