Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” is an odd but moving watch
February 28, 2019
Netflix’s new hit “The Umbrella Academy” is an emotional rollercoaster for every viewer. “The Umbrella Academy” focuses in on a family of 10 dysfunctional characters, one of whom is dead when the series starts. The Hargreeves are not even close to a typical family: children with super powers, ...
The “Oscars” made history with record wins for women; “Green Book” won best picture
February 25, 2019
The “Oscars”, which aired at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24, made history with a record amount of women that won. Additionally, many African-Americans won awards in categories they had not previously won in. Both of these things lead to many surprising wins throughout film’s biggest night. It was also firs...
Weezer Releases “Weezer (Teal Album)”
February 25, 2019
It’s been 25 years since Weezer released their first album, and before the release of their much anticipated “Weezer (Black Album)” next month, they have dropped a 10 track cover record that runs for just over 36 minutes. Weezer was all over social media in May of last year when they released their...
Theme of the Month: Revenge
February 24, 2019
Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. These works explore the topic of revenge and how it can affect people in surprising ways. "Blue Ruin" Before Jeremy Saulnier made the tense, hor...
“13 Reasons Why” Did Not Need a Second Season
February 22, 2019
One of Netflix’s most popular shows, “13 Reasons Why,” developed by Brian Yorkey, has become more famous for the criticism it has received rather than the actual show itself. The show was based on the 2007 novel “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher, and contains two seasons with 13 episodes ea...
“Happy Death Day 2U” mildly entertains but does not exceed expectations
February 17, 2019
The slasher and comedy movie series “Happy Death Day” returns with its sequel “Happy Death Day 2U.” The main character, Tree Gelbman, finds herself stuck in a time loop- just as she was in the first movie. She also has to worry about getting murdered by someone in a baby-faced mask all ov...
“The Prodigy” is just another movie about a scary kid
February 10, 2019
Another scary kid movie just hit theaters this past Thursday, Feb. 7 and "The Prodigy" tells the spooky story of an 8-year-old Miles. Fans of Netflix's "Orange is the New Black" will recognize Taylor Schilling gracing their screen as Sarah, an expecting mother, as well as her husband, John (Peter...
The Backstreet Boys are ‘back’ and better than ever
February 8, 2019
It has been six years since the pop sensation Backstreet Boys released their latest album “In a World Like This,” and in their downtime, the band members have been enjoying a relaxing break in Los Angeles while pursuing their own separate musical projects. But now “The Backstreet Boys” are b...
Music Talk 2: 21 Savage’s “I Am > I Was” Album Review
February 4, 2019
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“Serenity” Proves to be a Thriller
January 31, 2019
The new "Serenity" movie has hit the ground running, this suspenseful film to leave viewers on their toes and the ratings are not doing that well. Director Steven King has tried his best to make this film from the scene settings all the way down to the cast members. Stars and big names in Hollywood are ...
James Blake Returns With “Assume Form”
January 31, 2019
London-based singer, songwriter, and producer James Blake hadn’t released an album in over two years, but was extremely active working on a number of massive albums like, “Lemonade,” “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight,” “4:44,” “Black Panther: The Album,” and “Astroworld.” He is fin...
“Sharp Objects” fulfills the need for a wickedly good thriller
January 25, 2019
One thing that I’ve learned about myself as a reader, and a professional book worm, is that I love anything and everything about thriller and suspense books. From the author’s subtle integration of hints and clues to the twists and turns around every corner of the plot- once I pick up a mystery I c...
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