Montero Lamar Hill, known in the music industry as Lil Nas X, recently made Grammy history as the first black openly gay artist nominated in top categories and winning two awards.
Entertainment
‘Changes’ fails to meet fans’ expectations
Justin Bieber is back, releasing his newest album, “Changes,” on Feb. 14.
This is the 25-year-old artist’s first album since 2015, cultivating much fan anticipation for his return.
‘Little Women’ leaves big impact
Based on the 1868 novel by Louisa May Alcott, the 2019 film, directed by Greta Gerwig, “Little Women” took to theaters Dec. 25, bringing in $113.6 million.
Miller’s ‘Circles’ completes ‘Swimming’
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist Malcolm McCormick’s, known publicly as Mac Miller, posthumous album, “Circles,” was released Jan. 17. In relation to Miller’s previous album, “Swimming” (2018), “Circles” was thoughtfully named in connection, creating a “swimming in circles” ideology. According to… Read More ›
Stisser’s Scoop: ‘Fine Line’ illustrates transition, honesty
Harry Styles has made his long awaited return.
Harry Styles’ second album, “Fine Line,” came out on Dec. 13.
Comprehensive in soulful guitar riffs, rich imagery and unparalleled background vocals throughout, “Fine Line” asserts Styles continued 70s influence.
‘Frozen II’ lets standards go
Going into “Frozen 2,” there were high expectations fluttering the room due to how amazing the first “Frozen” was. Unfortunately, these expectations were not met.
Starbucks holiday drinks are back
Starbucks holiday drinks are back as of Nov. 7. These flavors are peppermint mocha, toasted white chocolate mocha, caramel brûlée latte, chestnut praline latte and eggnog latte. These drinks are available as Frappuccinos, hot or iced.
Stisser’s Scoop: Podcasts offer business insights, laughs
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist There are two types of people. Either the Apple Podcast app lies untouched on your phone, never to be opened, or you are an avid podcast junkie. Despite your distinction, here are three intriguing podcasts you… Read More ›
‘JESUS IS KING’ shows shift in tone
Kanye West’s new album, “JESUS IS KING,” presents a shift in his music, as well as his state of being. The album is significantly different from his last solo album, “ye.”
Student performers involved in community theater
School theater productions like “Chicago” get students involved in theater, but those who participate in theater outside of school have different opportunities.
Review: ‘Unbelievable’ tells harrowing, hopeful story
Netflix launched a new miniseries in September that was released to critical acclaim.
“Unbelievable” is adapted from a 12,000 word article “An Unbelievable Story of Rape” by Ken Armstrong and T. Christian Miller published in 2015. It follows a series of rapes in Washington and Colorado from 2008 to 2011. The story won several awards, including the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting.
‘Lover’ marks dawn of seasoned era
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist After 15 distinguished years in the industry, Taylor Swift has yet to comply with benchmark expectations. “Lover” only supports this conclusion, and pervading Swift’s empire as female sound of our time. “I Forgot That You Existed”… Read More ›
‘It Chapter 2’ captures audiences fears, emotions
Maeve Taylor Podast Editor “It Chapter 2” is a subversive film, capturing violence and gore and in the same breath hitting home on themes of loss, guilt and overcoming fear. A continuation of 2017’s “It,” based on Stephen King’s 1986… Read More ›
Living Room provides great service, delicious food
For anyone looking to extend dining experiences to outside the Webster bubble, The Living Room is a great place to go.
Netflix’s Ted Bundy Entertainment Continues with ‘Extremely Wicked’
After the Ted Bundy documentaries were released on Netflix and Hulu earlier this year, people spent hours binge watching the psycho killer’s story.
Drama presents concluding One Acts festival May 7
Samantha Massena Contributing Writer After One Act auditions, student actors, stage managers and directors begin the process of preparing seven different plays, all written by students. The show date is May 7, in the Black Box Theater and will cost… Read More ›
Film’s twists build psychological horror
“Us” sets up a terrifying, modern-day framework that plots the psyche against the body. Created by Monkeypaw Productions, the thrilling horror film examines the inevitable mayhem that occurs when these two forces converge.
Josie’s Journal: Student-run theater company to produce spring play
“Freshly Broke Productions,” a theater company founded by seniors Ethan Ryan, Sammy Toskin, and Christian Ragain, will produce the spring mainstage play, “It’s a Mystery.”
“It’s a Mystery” is written by Ryan and directed by Toskin, and it’s the company’s biggest project yet.
Review: Rogers delivers honest chart-topper
“Heard it in a Past Life,” fully written and co-produced by Folk-pop singer Maggie Rogers, comprehensively elates the experiences and feelings of change. Rogers’ first major-label debut album with Capitol Records was released Jan. 18. Upon release, the album placed… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Games’ history must be saved
Although the Wii Shop Channel’s closure may not affect those who’ve moved on to next-generation consoles, its shutdown comes with major ramifications to something that affects the games industry at large: media preservation. The Wii Shop Channel wasn’t just a… Read More ›
Podcast makes depression hilarious
Depression is hilarious, at least to John Moe and some of the comedians and celebrities who come on to his podcast, “The Hilarious World of Depression.” Every episode starts with Moe asking the guest(s), “Do you think depression is funny?”… Read More ›
Josie’s Journal: Kevin Hart should host Oscars
Kevin Hart is one of the few famous figures that willingly and directly addresses their wrongdoings instead of fading into the shadows until the issue is forgotten. Hopefully, Hart will have a second chance to host the Oscars in the future.
‘On the Basis of Sex’ inspires all ages with RBG’s story
“On the Basis of Sex,” directed by Mimi Ledger, was released on Dec. 28. Despite falling short of a Golden Globe nomination, the film did not fail to inspire hope for all ages. Felicity Jones (“The Theory of Everything”) plays… Read More ›
Electric Retrospective- Review: “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” reflects poorly upon interactive media
Since 1967’s “Kinoautomat,” a movie based on audience choices, filmmakers have attempted to make interactive films mainstream, yet little has come of this. “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” shows that basic mistakes are holding back this advancement.
‘Hate You Give’ educates, inspires youth
Zora Thomas Contributing Writer “The Hate You Give,” a PG-13 rated movie based after the creation of the book “The Hate You Give” by Angie Thomas, was released on Oct. 19, and is still in theaters now. The thrilling, well-scripted… Read More ›
