Arts, Interrupted

There’s something about storytelling and humanity’s fascination with fear that go hand in hand. For centuries, we’ve orated and written about the things that go bump in the night — those creatures, people, and monsters that make our skin crawl and prompt us to scoot a little closer together in the dark. For this episode of Arts, Interrupted, the team comes together to investigate what it is about horror films that make us so scared, how they’ve changed since their inception, and what the state of fear is right now. Featuring a special interview with English professor and horror expert Gina Brandolino. Written by Beat Editors Addie Nicolaou and Tessa Valera-Castro, and Content Producers Madison Austin and Ryne Van Andel. Written, produced, and engineered by Executive Producer Matthew Popp.

It's craft night at Arts, Interrupted! Join us as we investigate why crafting has become so popular again, and discuss how it is, and always has been, politically powerful. With interviews from creative director of ⁠VIPS Fund⁠ Susanne Udell, Sustainability Steward of ⁠Debs Co-Op⁠ and Editor of ⁠Accessing Disability Culture⁠ Tess Charichner, and Senior Content Producer Kyla Kralapp's own grandma, you won't want to miss this very special episode. Susanne Udell can be found on Instagram at @sus.medinaTess Carichner can be found on Instagram at @t.error.dactylThank you to Managing Editors Ava Chatlosh and Megan Gydesen, Executive Producer Matthew Popp, Senior Content Producer and Audio Engineer Kyla Kralapp, Film/Television Beat Editor Tessa Valera-Castro, and Content Producers Ryne Van-Andel and Grace Wilson. “You Can Do Whatever You Want To” by Lily Talmers used with permission from the artist. Episode Sources:⁠https://morningcrafter.com/blog-posts/craftivism-through-history/⁠⁠https://www.aidsmemorial.org/quilt⁠

Arts, Interrupted is rolling out the red carpet! It’s the best time of the year (if you’re a dedicated Letterboxd user). This awards season has been truly unpredictable and with the 97th Academy Awards  right around the corner, we’re here to go over the nominations, the drama and comment on whether Timothée Chalamet will finally win best actor or not. Tune in to be the smartest person at your Oscar watch party!

At the University of Michigan, love is in the air. Whether it be regarding relationships, situationships, or one-off encounters, Michigan students are obsessed. But, isn’t every other college campus? Between the Michigan Daily’s very own Sex Survey and the Michigan’s Marriage pact, we are in love with the idea of finding love. Join the Arts, Interrupted team as we dive into what makes the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor so unique as we experience these lovely (and not so lovely) encounters. 

In this part one of a special Valentine’s series, Arts, Interrupted talks movies! This is not-your-typical V-Day special screening. Stilted romcoms, anti-love stories, and lots of heartbreak. And we’re joined by very special guests, “I Love You Forever” filmmakers Cazzie David and Elisa Kalani. What’s not to love?