Super Bowl commercials ranked
BY TAMARAH WALLACE For some, the anticipation of the Super Bowl is completely devoid of any thought of football or ability of the playing teams. Appreciation for the sporting event comes from a love of something else entirely- a good laugh and a chance to see prominent actors outside... Read more
Quiz: What type of breakfast food are you?
BY TAMARAH WALLACE Eggs, toast, jam and juice. Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But very few are aware of their alternate breakfast food identity. The Lariat aims to solve this dire problem by analyzing the complexities of your personality and cross-matching them... Read more
Quiz: So you think you can edit?
So, could you be Lariat editor? Take this quiz and find out. Read more
Puppy Bowl rivals NFL Super Bowl this past Sunday
BY SOPHIA WENGIER This past Sunday, Americans excitedly gathered around their TVs, equipped with snacks and surrounded by friends and family. For the last few days, families have been planning large neighborhood parties, while others were resting their vocal chords in preparation for a long night of cheering and... Read more
“Big Little Lies” deserves its award success
BY TAMARAH WALLACE HBO’s limited television series adaptation of the best-selling novel by Liane Moriarty of the same name, “Big Little Lies,” first exploded onto the award scene at the primetime Emmys, where lead actress Nicole Kidman, supporting actor Alexander Skarsgård, supporting actress Laura Dern, diretor Jean-Marc Vallée and... Read more
The issue with modernization: The “Heathers” scandal
BY ANNABELLE ROSA In the case of modern cinema, remakes are largely prevalent with movies such as “It” and “Jumanji” recently taking over theaters nationwide. This isn’t something that is strictly rooted to the movie scene, it’s also relatively prevalent within television. It also seems apparent that cult classics... Read more
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is a quirky treat
BY TAMARAH WALLACE As the first big win for Amazon Prime, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” made headlines last week after it won two Golden Globe Awards (Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Rachel Brosnahan) on January 7. The premise of... Read more
The Quiver: New “Crocodile Dundee” trilogy set to hit theaters
BY DARIAN SABLON In a time filled with remakes, reboots and cinematic universes, a new franchise is now trying to join the fold, “Crocodile Dundee.” Often referred to as the Indiana Jones of the land down under, “Crocodile Dundee” was a phenomenon that swept the world during the 1980s.... Read more
“The End of the F***ing World”: The brilliance of cockney accents and raw humor
BY ANNABELLE ROSA In many television series, it can easily be said that the themes of love, loss and torment are incredibly prevalent, awarding many shows a spot in the great pantheon of televised acclaim. However, the most successful shows utilize these themes while simultaneously bringing forth a new... Read more
A second look: The most anticipated sequels of 2018
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN People aren’t going to the movies anymore. In an age of endless streaming options like Netflix and HBO Go, movie theater chains are suffering. Blame it on the expensive concessions or lackluster releases, but consumers are not as inclined to spend their time and money at... Read more