BY JOSEPH STURGEON Released posthumously on January 17, rapper Mac Miller’s sixth studio album “Circles” is equivalent to a one-way road trip. Albeit only 48 minutes long, the trip seems to last for a lifetime, visiting hopelessness and heartbreak, but also hopefulness and recovery. The album opens with title-track... Read more
BY ISABELLA MARCON Eminem released his 11th studio album, “Music to be Murdered By,” on January 17, 2020. The album was an unexpected, but much-appreciated album from the Rap God himself. The album not only revisits Eminem’s past experiences, but delves into more contemporary topics. Throughout the album, Eminem... Read more
“We’re all in this together”: A review of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”
EntertainmentReviews January 17, 2020
BY ARIELLE KRAUS “High School Musical / Who says we have to let it go?” As these lyrics were sung in “High School Musical 3” back in 2008, fans watched the incredible High School Musical trilogy draw to a close and truly felt that they had to let these... Read more
“In the Kromby house, with a knife!”: “Knives Out” is a movie mystery masterpiece
EntertainmentReviews December 13, 2019
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE In the “whodunit” murder mystery film “Knives Out,” we know exactly who has done it, the murder of the beloved mystery writing tycoon Harlan Thromby—or so we think. Harlan’s family seems to be more concerned with his money than they are with him, and in light... Read more
BY SOFIA MENDEZ For three nights only, theater brought a classic play to life. “The Miracle Worker,” by William Gibson, was brought to CCHS for the nights of November 14, 15 and 16. Performed by Troupe 0784, the show presented a three-hour-long heartfelt story on the stage. The show... Read more
Where’s the horror?: Halloween Horror Nights is not as scary as it seems
EntertainmentReviews October 29, 2019
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Halloween Horror Nights is the place to be for those who love the scary side of the spooky season. With detailed sets, talented actors and special effects makeup that is out of this world, there is usually little to complain about aside from the arm and... Read more
“The best concert of all time”: Tyler, The Creator lights up the AmericanAirlines Arena on his Miami stop for the “IGOR” Tour
EntertainmentReviews October 1, 2019
BY EMMA HUERTA Fashioned with a platinum-blond, bob-cut wig, rectangular sunglasses and a bright baby-blue suit, one of the most influential young artists of this millenium steps onto the stage of the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida on September 29. Seemingly unrecognizable outside of his typical Los Angeles skater-style... Read more
A strong start: The amazing storytelling in “… And Others” shows this year is full of promise for the Thespians
EntertainmentReviews September 17, 2019
BY GENNA NORDLING For one night only, the CCHS Thespians ruled the stage in their production of “… And Others” by Dennis Bush. The 30-minute show told the story of a girl, Amanda, with dissociative identity disorder recounting the traumatic event that had caused her to begin dissociating from... Read more
Three shows, two days, one final bow: “Beetlejuice,” “Waitress” and “Mean Girls” on Broadway
EntertainmentReviews September 17, 2019
BY ARIELLE KRAUS A weekend in New York City is not complete without seeing a Broadway show. The music, acting, dancing and hard work that go into each performance always leave the audience ready to see another show. Squeezing three shows into a weekend trip was definitely the right... Read more
A realistic American horror story: Analyzing Lana Del Rey’s new album “Norman F*cking Rockwell”
EntertainmentReviews September 15, 2019
BY ISABELLA MARCON Lana Del Rey released her sixth album, “Norman F*cking Rockwell,” on August 30, 2019. The album is a bold, hypnotic response to American Idealism, as if Del Rey is picking up where she left off with the song, “Young and Beautiful,” from “The Great Gatsby.” Known... Read more