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Emily Brönte (Emma Mackey) is the main subject of "Emily" in a fictionalized version of moments in her life.

Review: Period drama gives stunning portrait of Emily Brönte

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023
Although the events of director Frances O’Connor’s "Emily" are somewhat fictional, the film gives Emily Brönte a second life.
"Cracker Island" feels like a truly personal Gorillaz album, largely influenced by dreams. However, nothing has quite crept out of the shadow of the band's 2010 career.

Review: Gorillaz sets off in a new direction on vibey record

By Andrew Tell, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
"Cracker Island" is the most personal a Gorillaz album has ever felt, taking a more laid-back approach to its sound.
Inspired by true events, "Cocaine Bear" gives the experience of watching a bear's violent rampage after taking cocaine.

Review: Action comedy gives viewers a real high

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
"Cocaine Bear" embraces its absurdity, actively giving its audience what it came for: a 500-pound bear getting high on cocaine.
With an eclectic style, appealing sense of symmetry and Caroline Polachek's artistry, “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You” is ultimately a stunning record worth everybody's time.

Review: Caroline Polachek visualizes desire on new record

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • March 7, 2023
“Desire, I Want to Turn Into You” is a convincing title: Polachek seems to be so obsessed with desire itself that she wants to become an emotion.
From left, Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must escape the Quantum Realm.

Review: Third ‘Ant-Man’ film shrinks its potential

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
It has never been more clear than with “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” that Marvel Studios has sacrificed quality for quantity.
To many fans, Skrillex is still the face of Dubstep, an often misunderstood genre.

Review: New Skrillex album is fun but overstays its welcome

By Andrew Tell, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023
"Quest for Fire" marks a solid return for Skrillex, although it begs the question: was anyone really asking for more Skrillex in 2023?
As Andy Shauf did on his previous albums, he plays every instrument heard on "Norm" himself, which is no small feat.

Review: Andy Shauf is back with ambitious concept album

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • February 27, 2023
"Norm" sees Andy Shauf return to another fascinating concept album in one of his most ambitious undertakings to date.
When Pierce the Veil landed its biggest hit in 2012, the emo scene was moving toward an indie sound, something the band never quite latched onto.

Review: Pierce the Veil is late to the punch once again

By Andrew Tell, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023
"The Jaws of Life" is a sad reminder that Pierce the Veil is still riding the coattails of a genre that has expired past its prime. 
Maxandra Mendoza (Salma Hayek) shares a dance with Magic Mike (Channing Tatum) in this refreshing "Magic Mike" series finale.

Review: More movies with this affection would be nice

By Mila Ventura Rodriguez, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2023
"Magic Mike's Last Dance" is meant to be a meta-critique of the “Magic Mike” series, with stronger written female characters.
The story of "EO" follows the donkey Eo as he is taken away from his owner and goes on a life journey.

Review: Tale of lost donkey brings empathy and compassion

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023
"EO," this year’s Polish Academy Award selection, beautifully succeeds at getting the audience to empathize with a donkey simply through his eyes.
From left, drummer Zac Farro, vocalist Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York make up the rock band Paramore.

Review: Paramore is back and better than ever

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer • February 21, 2023
Longtime fans of Paramore who have grown up listening to their music now have "This Is Why," an album that shows the band's maturity over the years.
Shania Twain, often considered the queen of country pop, returns with a mildly danceable album that ultimately doesn't know who it was made for.

Review: Shania Twain’s new album isn’t queen of much

By Andrew Tell, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2023
Shania Twain's new album "Queen of Me" falls under the umbrella of uninspired, bland and generic country music.
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