May 7, 2019
With 20 films and a myriad of characters, the Marvel Cinematic Universe had a lot to wrap up entering “Avengers: Endgame.”
Luckily, the three hour and two minute film lives up to the hype.
From the start, the film is highly character-based, following the superheroes after the events of “Avengers: Infinity War.”
However, the large character ensemble does not feel thrown together as no main character is glossed over. Characterizati...
April 5, 2019
graphic by Marissa Arnold
Although Billie Eilish has become a rising sensation for this generation, she failed to perfect her singing performance in her new album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO."
Her album was released March 29. This is Eilish’s first album in her career succeeding the many singles she has released along with covers she has done in the past.
Eilish’s showers her songs with her personality while also dee...
March 15, 2019
Despite continuing a series of movies that made Tyler Perry famous, the new film, A Madea Family Funeral has failed to continue his legacy.
Starting off with sublime acting, Sylvia played by Cierra Payton (“The Runner” 2015, and “Madea Goes to Jail” 2009) and Carol played by Kj Smith (“Baker’s Man” 2017, and “Throwback Holiday” 2018 ) are preparing a family reunion inviting Madea, played by Tyler Perry (“The Haves and Have Nots...
March 14, 2019
Juice wrld released his third studio album “Death Race for Love,” equally sad in sound and quality, on March 8.
Most people, whether they are fans of Juice wrld or only heard a few of his songs, recognize him for his sad rap lyrics.
“Death Race for Love” features 22 mediocre songs about love, depression, lean broken hearts, depression, regrets, betrayal, depression, etc.
Though the album is mostly depressing and poorly written, l...
March 14, 2019
graphic by Marissa Arnold
The latest superhero film is a ‘marvel’ on many accounts.
“Captain Marvel” was released March 8, serving as the origin story for its heroine.
The plot, set in 1995, follows Kree Starforce member Vers, played by Brie Larson (“Room,” 2015 and “Kong: Skull Island,” 2017) as she is stranded on Earth. A rogue agent, she attempts to find and defeat the shapeshifter Skrulls that followed her to the planet.
Vers,...
February 25, 2019
graphic by Marissa Arnold
Playing it safe, Avril Lavigne broke her six year silence with an album characterized mostly by its dull and repetitive nature.
Avril Lavigne released new album “Head Above Water” Feb. 14, largely inspired by her experience with Lyme disease.
The titular opening song, “Head Above Water,” represents the album’s intentions. It is beautifully written, with powerful orchestral accompaniment and empowering ly...
February 25, 2019
graphic by Marissa Arnold
Presenting little diversity from the original, the sequel “Happy Death Day 2U” is a surprisingly enjoyable film.
The film picks up directly where the prequel left off, and the audience begins to see another day loop unravel.
Collegian Tree Gelbman, played by Jessica Rothe (“La La Land” 2016, “Forever My Girl” 2018) attempts to save her friend from a fate she once faced, but instead wakes up to find herse...
February 4, 2019
Backstreet’s back and it is just alright. The Backstreet Boys released their 9th studio album “DNA” a generation too late.
Attempting a comeback, the Backstreet boys threw together a monotonous album with sound dating back to the early nineties. While big in their day, their a capella style and frequent solos make the album boring and tedious.
“Is It Just Me” is the worst on the album due to its trivial sound. It is completely u...
January 25, 2019
Based on the true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s rise to notoriety, “On the Basis of Sex” is an inspirational film about fighting for equality under the law.
The film starts out following Ruth Bader Ginsburg, played by Felicity Jones (“The Theory of Everything” 2014, “Rogue One” 2016), as she studies at Harvard Law School and struggles to find a job as an attorney because of her gender.
She gains an opportunity to challenge this...
January 10, 2019
Concerts are a luxury some enjoy frequently while for others it can be a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks to Netflix, Taylor Swift fans can enjoy the experience her newest concert tour without the ticket cost.
Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour shows one of Swift’s many shows on her Reputation world tour. This film follows the show she played in Dallas, Texas.
Viewers can enjoy songs from Swift’s newest album as well as s...