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Gary Larson is (almost) returning
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“The Far Side” was an excellent comic series that ran every week for 15 years. Each week between 1980 and 1995, readers got another comic that within one image would contain an exploration of anything, from a joke to politics to an impactful event in history. With these ingenious illustrations, Gary Larson could paint…
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“Cecil Hotel” docuseries is overdramatic
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Lately, Netflix has been blowing up with their original docuseries, such as “Jeffery Epstein: Filthy Rich,” “Don’t F**k With Cats” and most recent, “Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.” Just an hour away from Newbury Park, the Cecil Hotel, also known as the Death Hotel, on Skid Row is known for its…
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“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” wraps up its final film
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After three years of taking fans through Lara Jean Song Covey’s high school romance, Netflix wrapped up the series on Feb. 12 by releasing the final film, “To All the Boys: Always and Forever.” Starring Lana Condor as Lara Jean and Noah Centineo as Peter Kavinsky, the final film depicts Lara Jean learning that…
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Lupin modernizes classic French stories
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Inspired by the classic French tales of the gentleman thief Arséne Lupin, the first half of season one of the Netflix original series “Lupin” has accumulated over 70 million views since its release on Jan. 8. Although only five episodes are currently available, the mystery-thriller has captivated viewers with its exciting and suspenseful heist…
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Music Corner – Issue 7
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Micky James’ “Live At The Met,” released on Feb. 26, is an exhilarating, electric collection of live songs performed at Philadelphia’s The Met. Demanding and utterly addicting, the live EP is full of gritty yet crisp vocals and glam-rock/pop inspired guitars. If you’ve been looking for an artist who hasn’t quite made their way…
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Music Corner – “drivers license”
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Olivia Rodrigo, star of Disney+’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” released the new smash hit single “drivers license” on Jan. 8, which has since topped countless charts. Rodrigo’s vulnerable lyricism has resonated with millions of her fans and instigated widespread speculation on the story behind the song. Fans have drawn many possible…
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WandaVision excites marvel fans
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Cinematically progressing through the decades, the first five episodes of Marvel’s new show, “WandaVision,” were released on Disney+ on Jan. 15. Directed by Matt Shakman, the show is the newest installment of the notorious Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, with new episodes released every Friday. The structure of the…
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Unique teas bring joy
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As two avid tea drinkers ourselves, we are well aware the world of tea and its wide range of flavors can be a bit overwhelming–or even daunting–at first glance. Thus, to ease this process, we have taken the liberty of compiling some of our favorites, rated with an emphasis on how much joy they…
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Celebrate SOPHIE’s legacy
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Sophie Xeon, more commonly known as SOPHIE, passed in an accident on Jan. 30 trying to look at the full moon in Greece. A radical creator and a visionary artist, SOPHIE made an immeasurable impact on the world. A producer, singer-songwriter, DJ and more, SOPHIE paved the way for the hyperpop movement and LGBTQ+…
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“Night Stalker” shocks and informs audiences
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“Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” is a dark, deeply disturbing Netflix documentary series that details the gruesome murders of Richard Ramirez. Set in California in the mid-80’s, the series covers the extensive detective and community work that led to Ramirez’ 1985 arrest, namely with interviews conducted by Detectives Gil Carrillo and…