Seven years after its initial release on March 3, 2017, the Nintendo Switch announced its successor, the Switch 2. This has led to mixed reception to many long-standing fans of the company. While some fans are over the moon for the new console, many felt unimpressed, sharing their disappointment in the design.
From the teaser, the only observable difference to...
Directed by French filmmaker Jacques Audiard, the cartel-gangster musical “Emilia Pérez” has garnered a lot of attention and notoriety for its contents. From its choice of casting to depictions of the transgender identity, the film reeks of performative inclusivity. Despite that, the film has been reaping in recognition with four Golden Globe Awards and 13 Oscar Nominations.
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There have been too many times to count where somebody says that they “listen to all music except for country” when asked their favorite genre of music. However, when hearing that, one cannot help but wonder if they have that opinion because they’ve only heard — what artist Bo Burnham calls — “stadium country.” “Stadium country” is the type of country...
Star stuff filled the air at the University Theatre as “Peter and the Starcatcher” transported audiences to a world of pirates, mermaids and the origins of Peter Pan. Directed by Daphnie Sicre, the production embraced the play's creative spirit, using extravagant sets and dynamic performances to weave a tale of courage, friendship and finding one's place in the world....
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“EPIC: The Musical” is a series of albums by Jorge Rivera-Herrans that retell Homer’s Odyssey in song form — specifically inspired by the style of musicals. The songs in this series of sagas include many musical aspects common in musicals, such as background choruses, character dialogue and sound effects for certain scenes.
Each “saga” is an individual album, detailing...
Directed by Gia Coppola, “The Last Showgirl,” follows Shelly (Pamela Anderson) as a Las Vegas showgirl whose show, after 30 years of performing, abruptly closes — forcing her to forge a path for her future. The film explores the price that women pay for their beauty and careers. This theme of sacrifice is pervasive throughout the film's runtime, allowing...
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In the highly anticipated ninth episode of “Abbott Elementary’s” fourth season, which aired on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 on ABC, blends the show's heartfelt humor with the antics of the Paddy’s Pub gang. The result: an interesting, but entertaining experience.
The episode begins as Principal Ava announces the arrival of the volunteers sent by the district. However, these volunteers end...
The tall task of portraying a timeless and well-revered artist such as Bob Dylan through a biopic is a grueling job for any actor. With the role teetering on the fine line between endless acclaim or meticulous scrutiny, it is a challenge that encapsulates risks and rewards. Many Dylan fans are eager to express their skepticism of anybody being...
Oftentimes, modern audiences overlook older films, but French New Wave cinema proves that this could not be further from the truth —- older films are anything but boring. Emerging in the late 1950s, this French New Wave cinema movement helped push for innovation. Before Old Hollywood films, filmmakers followed strict rules and guidelines. American filmmakers were limited to indoor...
Ethel Cain is an indie artist who amassed a sizable cult following after the release of “Preacher’s Daughter,” an extensive and highly praised album with a rich storyline, haunting ambience and unique emotions captured through her voice and production. In turn, fans eagerly anticipated the release of her next album, “Perverts,” which came out on Jan. 8.
The album was...