Reviews

‘Beef’ returns with a compelling new season

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • May 20, 2026

After finding enormous success as a miniseries, Netflix’s “Beef” returned for a second season  April 16, with a different premise and brand-new characters. Creator Lee Sung Jin has again crafted a wildly entertaining narrative with excellent performances, even if it falls short of the first season’s highs.

How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ redesigns a classic without losing its flair

By Georgie Gassaro, Staff Writer • May 7, 2026

From Meryl Streep’s character screaming at the real Donatella Versace to the Lady Gaga-anointed original soundtrack, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” does not just satisfy fans of the 2006 original with its nostalgia-driven one-liners and reminiscent costumes; it also stands on its own as incredibly witty and entertaining, with emotional twists, exciting cameos and some bones to pick with big billionaires taking over legacy media outlets. 

‘Hokum’ is a fun but flawed folktale

By Riley Jones, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

Damian McCarthy’s highly anticipated sophomore horror outing “Hokum” released in theaters worldwide May 1. The big question is: does “Hokum” live up to the terrifying reputation of its director? Yes and no.

Michael Jackson biopic lacks substance and soul

By Logan Thompson, Staff Writer • May 5, 2026

Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael,” a biopic on the infamous singer, Michael Jackson, provides less substance than a glance at his Wikipedia page. While the casting of his nephew (Jaafar Jackson) to play the singer is intriguing, it does not mask the movie’s overt bias. The movie constantly falls back on its music, but that backing can only go so far. It is a movie without a soul.

Magic, mayhem and misdirection in ‘The Comedy of Errors’

By Andrew Poma, Contributing Writer • May 3, 2026

Directed by Dean Robinson, associate professor of Theatre and Dance Performance, this cartoonishly slapstick rendition of Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” leans into the absurdity and campy nature of the classic play. Robinson’s cut of the text is 90 minutes long, providing the already short story with a speedy throughline, but sadly removing some normally memorable moments between the women of the show.

Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ steers fans through emotional backroads

By Beatrice Mantel, Assistant Photo Editor • May 2, 2026

Noah Kahan debuted his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” on April 24. The raw and emotionally driven instrumental and lyrical choices are what drew fans to Kahan’s music with his previous releases, and this album certainly fulfilled that as well.

‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 explores self-discovery and class consciousness

By Mei Dennison, Opinion Editor • April 16, 2026

Season 3 of Netflix’s “XO, Kitty,” released April 2, marked a triumphant third iteration of a series that should be a generational classic. The latest season serves as a reminder for audiences to lean into the fun and enjoy some semi-unserious, drama-filled entertainment while also successfully engaging in very unexpected topics like societal class structures. 

Ella Langley blooms with second album ‘Dandelion’

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • April 15, 2026

Ever since the release of the single “Choosin’ Texas” in October 2025, Ella Langley has become the face of the country music genre. Langley rode that high into the release of her highly anticipated second studio album “Dandelion,” on April 10. While country music is still in the grips of bro-country, Langley brings a classic sound that is refreshing to hear in an era of overproduced, genre-bending records. 

‘Exit 8’ is a refreshing spin on video game adaptations

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

Three years after the release of the independent horror video game “The Exit 8,” film director Genki Kawamura released the Japanese adaptation “Exit 8” in the U.S. on April 10, eight months after a successful theatrical run in Japan.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ caters to fans, but fails to stand alone

By Alec Aleva, Contributing Writer • April 13, 2026

The Nintendo Company, over its tenure, has been mainly focused on the video game genre. However, with “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”,which was released in 2023, Nintendo has begun to dip its toes into the world of animated film. Upon the release of this first Mario movie, audiences' opinions were a mixed bag of reviews. Some loved it, some hated it.

‘The Drama’ falls short of its title

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • April 9, 2026

Weddings and the days leading up to that special moment can be full of drama, but in “The Drama” which released April 3, the chaos is taken to another level. Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson) have their love tested to the maximum in the week leading up to their forever after.

‘Love Story’ is relatable, extravagant and anything but romantic

By Prakriti Panwar, Editor-In-Chief • March 31, 2026

FX’s “Love Story” is anything but a romantic tale of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.'s relationship. It is a tragic biographical drama that thoughtfully tackles complex topics surrounding grief and identity across nine episodes.