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High Flying Bird exposes the hidden relationship between politics and sports that is not often seen in media. The movie is a refreshing take on sports movies.

Review: “High Flying Bird” shoots and scores

By Noa Covell February 19, 2019

The new Netflix film “High Flying Bird,” which was shot completely on an iPhone, delves deep into the relationship between sports and the politics of the United States’ capitalist society. With...

Review: Singles for the week of 2/17

Review: Singles for the week of 2/17

By Olivia Riggio, Life & Culture Editor February 17, 2019

Raise a Man Alicia Keys Released Feb. 11, 2019 RCA Records Passionate, sultry and strong, Alicia Keys’ latest track chronicles the difficulties — and triumphs — of deep love. It is lush...

Ariana Grandes thank u, next tells a story about growth after loss. It isnt without its flaws, but Grandes ability to use her music as a tool to transparently and publicly cope with personal struggles is admirable.

Review: “thank u, next” is a story about love, loss and self-discovery

By Sobeida Rosa, Contributing Writer February 16, 2019

Ariana Grande is what some might call a “problematic fave.” She is a human with flaws and is not exempt from making mistakes. Her fifth album, “thank u, next,” is no exception. But criticizing...

Despite their first album being a hit, Said the Whales second record, Cascadia is overall flat and uninspired. The tracks that redeem the album are raw and fun.

Review: Said The Whale record flounders

February 15, 2019

After the success of their previous album, “As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide,” in 2017, and after signing to Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts last year, Vancouver-based indie rockers Said the Whale...

Jessica Pratt bears it all with her heartfelt album Quiet Signs. The album is combination of many genres and comes together as a truly unique listening experience.

Review: “Quiet Signs” is an intimate look into singer’s universe

By Sean Murphy February 11, 2019

It’s easy to listen to Jessica Pratt and forget the world around you. The folk singer-songwriter released her much-anticipated album, “Quiet Signs,” on Feb. 8. “Quiet Signs” comes after Pratt’s...

The Prodigy is full of predictable twists and turns and brings nothing new to the horror genre. However, the camera work and lighting make up for these pitfalls.

Review: “The Prodigy” is nothing special

By Selin Tuter February 11, 2019

What happens when a cold-blooded serial killer reincarnates into a newborn baby’s body? It becomes a huge mess. Though the events in “The Prodigy” are messy and gory, the storyline is even more...

Weezer reached meme status when the group released a cover of Africa by Toto after a fan on Twitter requested it. Now, they have a whole album of covers. While most covers are strong, some fall short.

Review: Weezer’s Teal Album keeps the covers coming

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 8, 2019

In December 2017, Twitter user @weezerafrica posted a tweet tagging Rivers Cuomo, the lead singer of Grammy Award–winning rock band Weezer, with a simple request: “it’s about time you bless the rains...

Kingdom puts a new spin on the zombie apocalypse genre, with a setting in ancient Korea. The show also uses vivid symbolism to show separations between social class.

Review: “Kingdom” shows the horror of zombies and social class

By James Baratta February 4, 2019

Netflix original series “Kingdom” takes zombie-horror to a whole new level. A pandemic looms over a version of feudal Korea, ruled by the totalitarian Haewon Cho Clan and its mysteriously distant...

Ty Segalls voice is charming in Freedoms Goblin and is accompanied by sweet acoustics and swinging trumpets.

Review: “Freedom’s Goblin” is free of faults

By Arleigh Rodgers February 4, 2019

In his 10th studio album, “Freedom’s Goblin,” Ty Segall joins fuzzy guitar with electronic funk. The result exceeds all expectations of what his brand of alternative-rock can be. The album is...

The album is a powerful one and in it, the band successfully subverts their own style and introduces new attributes of their sound.

Review: “amo” ultimately succeeds despite various drawbacks

By Hannah Fitzpatrick February 3, 2019

English rockers Bring Me The Horizon initially came into the music scene as a death metal band, but almost 12 years after the release of their debut LP, “Count Your Blessings,” they are far from their...

Review: Singles for the Week of 2/1

February 2, 2019

“Fine Mess” Interpol Released Jan. 30, 2019 Matador Records New York rockers, Interpol’s surprise single is moody and raucous. “Fine Mess”  is about a passionate but doomed love....

From left, Micah (Anthony Mackie) and Sam (Margaret Qualley) find human connection in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Despite the actors abilities, the script falls victim to canned, overly dramatic romance cliches.

Review: Netflix’s attempt at sci-fi romance falls flat

By Jake Leary January 29, 2019

Every month, a slew of sci-fi thrillers, rom-coms and documentaries dribble out on Netflix — most with little or no fanfare. “IO,” from director Jonathan Helpert, is the streaming platform’s latest...

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