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Doja Cat explores la ‘Vie’ through 80’s beats

By Liam McDermott, Staff writer • October 6, 2025

On Sept. 26, Doja Cat released her fifth studio album “Vie,” which explores all types of themes that come with love, including the crazy events that can lead to finding it.

Paul Anderson continues to succeed in ‘One Battle After Another’

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

It has been almost 30 years since writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson exploded onto the scene, but the visionary filmmaker hasn’t lost an ounce of his subversive talent.

Wednesdays’ heart ‘Bleeds’ into new album

By Breanna Greenspun, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2025

At last, after an anticipatory run of singles, Wednesday dropped its sixth studio album, “Bleeds,” on Sept. 19.

‘Him’ scores a touchdown tackling toxicity in sports through horror

By Brendan Tomaszewski, Staff Writer • September 26, 2025

Gory. Unsettling. Surreal. Messy. These are the four words that describe the theatrical experience of watching Justin Tipping’s “Him.” While Tipping has directed and co-directed “Kicks” and...

‘The Favors’ creates an authentic and dreamy debut

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025

The Favors have carved an intriguing and electric introduction with warm vocals, thoughtful lyricism and instrumentals nostalgic of when music was written and created by authentic musicians.

‘Breach’ highlights Twenty One Pilots versatility

By Abbi Puckett, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2025

Twenty One Pilots are back with their eighth studio album, “Breach,” and they did not disappoint.

‘The Long Walk’ turns the ordinary into the disturbingly grotesque

By Hudson Healey, Contributing Writer • September 21, 2025

“The Long Walk” is a brutally raw take on the dystopian death game genre, first imagined by Stephen King and brought to the screens Sept. 12 by director Francis Lawrence. The film follows 50 boys...

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ raises laughter rather than the dead

By Abbi Puckett, Contributing Writer • September 11, 2025

Empty and lifeless are a few words that describe “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) are back on screen for the final movie and in action for their...

‘Double Infinity’ captures listeners in a cosmic trance

By Sadie Evans, Staff Writer • September 9, 2025

Big Thief's sixth album, “Double Infinity,” released Sept. 5, takes a cosmic spin on themes of aging, love, loss, regret and reminiscence.

‘Caught Stealing’ swipes Austin Butler up in a thrilling thievery

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer • September 4, 2025

When thinking about movie stars, older actors who started their careers far before modern blockbusters always come to mind: Cate Blanchett, Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, etc. Most of them are no younger...

All things pop and petty: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer • September 2, 2025

On Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend.” The album focuses on themes of sexual empowerment and frustration within romantic relationships while telling...

‘Wishbone’ fervently links love and heartbreak

By Lucia Iandolo, Photographer • August 28, 2025

On Aug. 15, Conan Gray released his fourth studio album, “Wishbone,” which tells a story that blends heartbreak and love beautifully. This emotional, melodic album is a standout, with strong production...

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