Music Reviews
Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” is a glitzy, glamorous pop fantasy
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On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, “The Life of A Showgirl,” a record chronicling her experience headlining the highest-grossing tour in history, The Eras Tour, and steering the public eye at the height of her career.
Bright visuals, lavish jewels and synth-pop sounds define this album, a dramatic shift from her last album, “The Tortured...
With his second feature film recently released, it felt like the perfect time to sit down with DreamWorks director Pierre Perifel and hear about his experience making animated movies. Pierre has brought a fresh artistic style to DreamWorks with “The Bad Guys” and “The Bad Guys 2.” But long before directing a feature, he was already shaping stories as...
The case has been made that with the landscape of television and movies right now, original stories are a rarity. Every “new” release is actually a modern continuation of an old classic that’s become part of the zeitgeist, whether it be “That 70s Show” or “The Devil Wears Prada.” Given this, it’s easy to judge media before consuming it.
“The...
Nothing rings in a new academic year at University of California, Riverside (UCR) quite like the Associated Students Program Board’s (ASPB) fall concert, Block Party. Block Party has been a staple when it comes to welcoming students, old and new, back into campus life, giving them the opportunity to mingle and vibe to the performances of famous musical artists....
It remains true that a director whose work was categorized as part of the “New Sincerity movement” is just as sincere and earnest in his newest endeavor as he’s been since he began in 1996.
Over the last three decades, Wes Anderson has steadily released 12 feature films. In this time he has also done collaborations and commercials with brands...
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society" released its season finale on May 17, and the show was a thrill. Its mix of red herrings and mystery makes it a truly captivating and entertaining watch.
This suburban mystery of murder unfolds with complicated love lives and hidden affairs. The affluent, flower-filled world of Grosse Pointe serves as a striking contrast to the lies,...
Lana Del Rey is a genius songwriter who is known for allusions to pop culture, literature and Hollywood. She specifically references her experiences living in Los Angeles and New York City. Her songs feel like a classic novel set in the Hollywood 1960s or a wild party. Here are some recommendations for fans who want to experience a book...
After 14 years, the Final Destination franchise is back in cinemas with the newest installment, “Final Destination: Bloodlines.” However, this film is an example that some franchises should be left in the past. The film has some interesting moments in between and with great and clever kills that might be some of the best in the franchise, but the...
With commencement ceremonies right around the corner, one might assume that the class of 2025 is only thinking about one thing: celebrating to the fullest. But between planning parties and dreading final projects, this year’s graduates still have much to do in these last two weeks — or at least, much to figure out.
Nestled among these hallmark moments of...
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Early this year, cinephiles and everyone in between with a love for film mourned the heart-wrenching loss of one cinema's most cherished and unique visionaries ever to hold a camera, the great David Lynch. A master of dream-state surrealism and hauntingly beautiful visuals, Lynch has left behind an influence within the film industry, all on his terms.
In celebrating...













