When I learned that the original Lego Movie was getting a sequel, I was very excited, considering how fun the first was. In a very unexpected way, Warner Animation Group surprised viewers with one of the most memorable adventure movies of 2014. Riding the coattails of that success, Warner Brothers decided to give a spinoff in the way of...
“Mad Men” has always touched on Don’s failure to connect with those around him. This week’s episode emphasizes his disconnect with more than just a few comments and clever dialogue, emitting a survival of the fittest kind of vibe.
When “Man with a Plan” kicks off, we see the employees of SCDP and CGC in the midst of a hectic...
In 2016, Tory Lanez released his debut solo project, “I Told You,” an album that was riddled with problems from the start. It not only reflected Lanez’s lack of individuality in comparison to other Toronto rappers and R&B crooners, but was riddled with skits whose purpose didn’t amount to much other than unnecessarily extending the length of an already...
Amid media layoffs and a terrible job market, the entertainment industry is in deep muddy waters for labor exploitation. On Tuesday, May 2nd, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) stepped onto the streets forming picket lines due to unfair labor practices by large entertainment networks. Writers all across the industry, from late-night to animation staff writers, are in their...
'Lopez vs. Lopez’ marks the return of a comedy juggernaut and his next of kin.
George Lopez returns to his sitcom roots on NBC’s new Friday Comedy Hour. However, George isn’t the only Lopez at the forefront of this new sitcom. Lopez teams up with his daughter Mayan Lopez to bring their strenuous relationship to the small screen. George and...
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Time is something that everyone wishes they had more of, whether that means more time to hang out or more time to make things right. This is something that Tame Impala’s long awaited album, “The Slow Rush,” will have the listener wishing for. “The Slow Rush” is the five...
Survival horror games pluck the players from the battlefield and pit them against their worst nightmares. They are an art but few games get it right. Video games are an immersive experience, but for horror games it is easier to be thrown out of the experience with the slightest fault. Horror games must have the appropriate mix of design,...
Both the Jazz and Wind Ensembles, under the direction of Matt Zembley, proved to be powerful groups on their February 3rd performance. What was most impressive, however, was not only their superior knowledge of music theory, but also their relationship with their director, adding to the charisma of the performance.
Opening first was the Wind Ensemble, playing many Concert Band...
“What’s a faggot? Am I a faggot? How do I know?” Berry Jenkin’s “Moonlight,” based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” is a beautiful contemplation on the excruciating and universal plight of identity formation. It is a coming-of-age drama about Chiron — an African-American man from Miami struggling with his sexuality — told in...
At the Highlander, we consistently review and analyze music by more famous artists. However, there are many musicians who receive less attention so here is the first of our series on artists that are flying a little “under the radar.”
Julien Baker - “Sprained Ankle”
I found Julien Baker while listening to NPR. The first line from her titular “Sprained Ankle”...