BY TAMARAH WALLACE It has been roughly a year since the debut of the “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the Hulu series adaptation of the New York Times Best Selling novel of the same name, and what a year it has been. Eight Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for its... Read more
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE One of the many jokes cracked in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” that has resonated with its viewers is its reference to bundt cakes, something that instantly comes to mind when entering Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery in the Pembroke Crossings shopping center. But surprisingly enough, the... Read more
This is a masterpiece: Childish Gambino’s commentary shines in “This is America” music video
EntertainmentReviews May 7, 2018
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN Symbolism, startling scenes and stunning visuals are just a few things to look out for in Childish Gambino’s latest music video “This is America,” released May 5. Donald Glover, also known by his musical stage name Childish Gambino, released the music video for his single “This... Read more
BY ELENA VALDEZ Horror movies in the twenty-first century are made for profit, not for fear. Whatever is popular will show up on the screen, and this has led to the disregard of horror’s true art – the ability to provide a terror that transcends the screen, to create... Read more
BY NOAH CASTAGNA Readers be warned: this review contains no explicit spoilers of “Avengers: Infinity War” but does allude to some major events of the film. It all started with Jon Favreau’s “Iron Man.” And now, a little under ten years later, the near-decade long build up has finally... Read more
Truth or dare: Don’t get played into viewing
EntertainmentReviews April 22, 2018
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Truth or dare is a simple game- do the truth or do the dare, that’s all there is to it. Trying to transform this game into a movie, in the horror genre at that, has led to a film with an unimpressive plot and few jump... Read more
“A Quiet Place”: The terrifying silence
EntertainmentReviews April 17, 2018
BY JULIA WENGIER A tale of horror that hits close to home for many of its viewers, “A Quiet Place” effectively grasps the emotions of those watching and keeps the stakes high at all times. It mixes sheer horror with issues that kids and parents face daily to result... Read more
BY NOAH CASTAGNA In similar fashion to its stellar first season, one promise can be made with the second season of FX’s “Legion”: the viewer will not understand most of what’s happening. But in the case of creator Noah Hawley’s psychological dive into the superhero genre, that’s not necessarily... Read more
BY DARIAN SABLON “Ready Player One,” the debut book of author Ernest Cline, was an instant hit with readers of all ages. Not only did it bring back great memories of the 80s for adults but also included references that kids could understand as well. Although some cried out... Read more
The Neighbourhood: Self-titled Album Review
EntertainmentReviews March 27, 2018
BY ELENA VALDEZ The Neighbourhood has finally released their full-length album, “The Neighbourhood,” on March 9, 2018. Having reached the point in their career in which they have defined themselves, the self-titled album provides a definition of the group itself. As a teaser to their upcoming full-length album, they... Read more