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Pinhead (Jamie Clayton) leads the Cenobites, a group of deformed humans, in this 2022 reboot of the classic horror franchise "Hellraiser."

Review: Horror reboot retains horrific themes of original

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022
After the recent releases of "Scream" and "Prey," "Hellraiser is yet another classic franchise that has been reinvigorated.
From left, Sienna (Lauren LaVera) is terrorized by Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), the menacing villain in "Terrifier 2."

Review: Art the Clown returns to terrify audiences

By Giancarlo Messina, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2022
A stronger female lead and an overall well-rounded narrative allow this sequel to the first "Terrifier" film to heighten the tension.
In his third studio album, "CHARLIE," Charlie Puth finds a new inspiration: the result of two breakups in his life.

Review: Charlie Puth is not afraid to get personal

By Jadyn Davis, Senior writer • October 18, 2022
"CHARLIE" takes fans of Charlie Puth on an emotional ride with standout tracks like "Charlie Be Quiet!" and "That's Hilarious."
Following the death of her mother, isolation of the pandemic and departure of her daughter, Björk returns with a scattered yet successful album.

Review: Björk returns to earth with magnificent record

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022
"Fossora" sees Björk return to earth, crafting a scattered album brought together by reed orchestras and hardcore electronic beats.
Based on an insane true story, "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" follows John “Chickie” Donohue (Zac Efron) as he travels to Vietnam in order to deliver beers to his friends.

Review: Vietnam war film fails to capitalize on themes

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • October 12, 2022
Academy Award-winner Peter Farrelly, mostly known for "Green Book," imbues his latest film with the same sappy plotting and screenplay.
Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) is a therapist at an emergency psychiatric ward dealing with the aftermath of a patient committing suicide in her care.

Review: Horror film transforms mental trauma tropes

By Patrick Mazzella, Staff Writer • October 11, 2022
With a premise as silly as a woman being haunted by people smiling, writer and director Parker Finn delivers a strong horror film dealing with trauma.
"Blonde" is based on the historical fiction novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, depicting Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas) at her lowest points in life.

Review: Hollywood icon reduced to her worst moments

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • October 10, 2022
Director Andrew Dominik objectifies Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas) throughout "Blonde," making for an extremely unpleasant viewing experience.
From left, Bobby (Billy Eichner) and Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) find a connection despite both of them having serious commitment issues.

Review: Gay rom-com brings all the laughs

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 9, 2022
Billy Eichner of "Billy on the Street" fame is the lead star in director Nicholas Stoller's latest comedy "Bros," one of the funniest films of 2022.
"Guitar Music" is the newest addition to the growing world of post-Brexit British post-punk.

Review: Courting makes strong initial impression

By Jess Williams, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
The indie rock band Courting debuts their inventive first album, "Guitar Music," to much success and acclaim.
After the death of his youngest brother, Karim (Sami Slimane) finds himself at odds with his older siblings on how to move on.

Review: Political thriller loses itself in the chaos

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 5, 2022
Romain Gavras has directed a visually stunning but narratively empty thriller that showcases how political movements spread.
From left, Alice (Florence Pugh) and Jack (Harry Styles) are a happily married couple, until Alice begins to suspect that her picture-perfect life isn't quite as it seems.

Review: Lazy writing fails Olivia Wilde’s thriller

By Sydney Brumfield, Senior Writer • October 4, 2022
Following the success of “Booksmart,” Olivia Wilde returns to the director's chair. Unfortunately, a lazy script makes “Don’t Worry Darling” unsatisfactory, despite Florence Pugh's best efforts.
Leaning into an indie folk sound, Maya Hawke's sophomore album "MOSS" sees Hawke try out a new sound, although with caution.

Review: Maya Hawke does not expand on her potential

By Lily Lipka, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2022
Following her first album "Blush," released in 2020, Maya Hawke's follow-up, "MOSS," fails to capture the full potential of Hawke's clear talent.
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