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‘Die My Love’ burns bright despite overwhelming narrative

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

Over a decade after her Academy Award-winning portrayal of a troubled young woman in “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), Jennifer Lawrence returns to that archetype with “Die My Love,” released Nov. 7.

Ambitious adaptation misses the mark with ‘Frankenstein’

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 11, 2025

Since Mary Shelley released her novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” in 1818, the tale has received hundreds of adaptations, spanning from film to television to plays.

‘Nobody Wants This’ keeps it authentic and relatable to viewers

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • November 6, 2025

On Oct. 23, Netflix released the second season of the show “Nobody Wants This” and overall it did not disappoint.

Florence + The Machine has ‘Everybody Scream’ for more

By Brendan Tomaszewski, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

UK alternative rock band Florence + The Machine continued to showcase its diverse array of talents with the release of its sixth studio album, “Everybody Scream,” on Oct. 31. It is an album that is an incredible display of the band’s talent in its production, lyrics and emotional themes that it performs in a span of 49 minutes.

‘Bugonia’ invades with an out of this world production

By Riley Young, Staff Writer • November 5, 2025

A remake of the South Korean film “Save the Green Planet! (2003)” directed by Jang Joon-hwan, “Bugonia” is one of the best and most memorable films of the year.

Demi Lovato revisits her roots in ‘It’s Not That Deep’

By Liam McDermott, Senior Writer • November 3, 2025

On Oct. 24, Demi Lovato released her ninth studio album titled “It’s Not That Deep.” The album marks a return to a pop style sound, though with more electro sound this time.

Ethan Hawke shines in a bewitching ‘Blue Moon’

By Brian Murray, Staff Writer • November 2, 2025

Is there a price to partnership? If “Blue Moon,” the newest film from frequent collaborators Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke is any indication, the price is a wonderful product. The film is remarkably simple, but it is brought to life by a finely-tuned script and excellent performances.

‘Regretting You’ is a movie you will regret seeing

By Allison Dolan, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

“Regretting You,” based on the bestselling romance novel by Colleen Hoover, arrived in theaters Oct. 24 to the anticipation of many of Hoover’s fans.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ hits most of its notes

By Abbi Puckett, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Biopics have been a common genre in the world of Hollywood over the past few years. The trend now continues with “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” which was released on Oct. 24. Director Scott Cooper created a successful movie sharing the intimate aspects of songwriting aside from certain downfalls in timing.

‘Deadbeat’ is an album of self-exploration for Tame Impala

By Jordan Kahn, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2025

Australian musician Kevin Parker released his fifth studio album, “Deadbeat”, under his stage name Tame Impala on Oct. 17.

‘Our Town’ captures the mind but keeps the heart at an arm’s length

By Andrew Poma, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2025

The Center for Theater and Dance Productions at Ithaca College opened its proper mainstage season with “Our Town."

Ansari’s latest film needs more than ‘Good Fortune’

By Nolan Sheehan, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025

It is hard to understate how difficult it is to create a movie in which Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen share screen time and manage to sound exactly the same. Through some uninspired choices in the writing and directorial departments from Aziz Ansari, “Good Fortune” unfurled its angelic wings Oct. 17, only to find they were too small to handle the weight of its own expectations.