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'Love Hurts' disappoints with hollow characters and story

‘Love Hurts’ disappoints with hollow characters and story

By Will Caron, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

“Love Hurts” —  released by Universal Pictures on Feb. 7 —  hurt to watch. The film is directed by Jonathan Eusebio, starring the lovable Ke Huy Quan as Marvin Gable as well as Ariana DeBose,...

Comedic duo helps to prop up the horror in 'Heart Eyes'

Comedic duo helps to prop up the horror in ‘Heart Eyes’

By Mila Ventura-Rodriguez, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

“Heart Eyes”, directed by CollegeHumor alum Josh Ruben, follows two art directors for a wedding ring company who are mistaken as a couple by a serial killer who murders couples on Valentine’s Day....

'Companion' draws from the hard drives of horror for endless thrills

‘Companion’ draws from the hard drives of horror for endless thrills

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor February 5, 2025

“Companion” is one of the best multifaceted horror movies to be released in recent times, and is full to the brim with shock factor. After hitting theaters Jan. 31, the film showcases the genre’s...

'Dog Man' causes howls of laughter

‘Dog Man’ causes howls of laughter

By Will Caron, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

“Dog Man” — released by Universal Pictures on Jan. 31 — is a delightful, lightning-paced romp into a wacky childish world of wonder. The film is directed by Peter Hastings, known for his previous...

The Weeknd dives deep in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'

The Weeknd dives deep in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

By Billy Wood, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

When The Weeknd released his fourth studio album “After Hours” in the spring of 2020, he set off what would become his most ambitious project yet. What we know now is that “After Hours” was just...

Dynevor fails to establish herself with 'Inheritance'

Dynevor fails to establish herself with ‘Inheritance’

By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor January 31, 2025

“Inheritance,” released Jan. 24 and experimentally filmed entirely on an iPhone, completely lacked overall character depth and plot development. While director Neil Burger succeeded in creating interesting...

'Flight Risk' carries a talented cast at cruising altitude

‘Flight Risk’ carries a talented cast at cruising altitude

By Nolan Sheehan, Life and Culture Editor January 30, 2025

Headlined by the addition of several veteran actors and famous director Mel Gibson, “Flight Risk” released Jan. 24 with the intention of finding great success in an otherwise quiet month of films....

Bad Bunny shows strong Latin American unity in 'DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos'

Bad Bunny shows strong Latin American unity in ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos’

By Mariana Contreras, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Almost a decade after Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio— known as Bad Bunny— started to gain recognition in the U.S. Hot Latin Songs lists, he released his sixth album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOTos,”...

'Mufasa: The Lion King' proves to be the king of underdevelopment

‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ proves to be the king of underdevelopment

By Nolan Sheehan, Life and Culture Editor January 23, 2025

Attempting to build on Barry Jenkins impressive directing resume, “Mufasa: The Lion King” tells the prequel story of Disney’s “The Lion King.” Continuing the photo-realistic style in Disney’s...

Adrien Brody delivers as star in golden globe winning, 'The Brutalist'

Adrien Brody delivers as star in golden globe winning, ‘The Brutalist’

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

Indie sensation and multi-Golden Globe winner “The Brutalist” is a grandiose spectacle that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. It tells the story of a Jewish-Hungarian architect...

A horror classic worth retelling in 'Nosferatu'

A horror classic worth retelling in ‘Nosferatu’

By Will Caron, Staff Writer January 23, 2025

“Nosferatu," released by Focus Features on Dec. 25, proves to be a visually stunning and interesting take on the age-old tale. The film was directed by Robert Eggers, who directed “The Lighthouse,”...

'GNX' is Kendrick Lamar's followup album to his infamous feud with fellow rapper Drake. The album released on Nov. 22.

Kendrick Lamar continues to flaunt West Coast confidence in ‘GNX’

By John Baker, Staff Writer December 3, 2024
On Nov. 22, one of hip-hop’s most beloved icons, Kendrick Lamar, released his sixth studio album “GNX” by surprise. Although there were no singles or promotions for this release, there was certainly no lack of anticipation after his feud with Canadian rapper and music superstar Drake. This beef was one of the ugliest and most vicious rap beefs, with scathing accusations made on both sides. The battle between the two hip-hop moguls was capped off with Lamar’s hit single “Not Like Us” — which does not appear on this new release — debuted at  #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, earning over 900 million streams over just a few months.
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