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“Wicked: For Good” changed me for the better
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Some stories stick with you long after the curtain falls, and for me, “Wicked” was one of those. I was first introduced to the musical when I saw it on a family trip to Europe at 8 years old. In London, during a heat wave and sitting inside a sweltering theater with no air…
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Stranger Things turns expectations upside down
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After a long-awaited three years, Netflix’s hit original series “Stranger Things” premiered their fifth and final season on Nov. 26. The streaming giant plans to release season five in three parts, with Volume Two available on Dec. 25 and the last episode on Dec.31. I have been eagerly awaiting the return of the show,…
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Tate McRae’s deluxe album is “so close” to perfection
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Following the end of her Miss Possessive tour, Tate McRae released “SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe)” on November 21. As my most listened to artist this year, I was ecstatic when I saw 4 new songs were included along with her latest single “TIT FOR TAT.” With a fast beat and snappy lyrics, many…
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Now You See Me: now you wish you did not
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In today’s landscape of new movies, it is not uncommon to find another mediocre revival of a classic 2000s film, and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is exactly that. This is the third installment of a series that follows four magicians, referred to as the Four Horsemen, who perform elaborate heists at…
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Christy Martin biopic fails to land punches in theaters
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“Christy,” starring Sydney Sweeney, was released across U.S. theaters on Nov. 7, after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. According to Box Office Mojo, it earned $1.3 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the top 12 worst openings for a new release that opened at over 2,000 theaters.…
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Hands on hobbies allow for productive free time
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According to Heidi Godman, the executive editor of the Harvard Health letter, “hobbies — such as arts and crafts, games, gardening, volunteering, or participating in clubs — involve creativity, sensory engagement, self-expression, relaxation, and cognitive stimulation, which are linked to good mental health and well-being.” Humans were made to not only live but to…
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Music Corner: Modern Baseball reclaims their legacy with The Perfect Cast LP
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Several of my middle school nights were spent lost in the sound of Midwest emo. I found comfort in its whiny vocals, confessional lyrics and gritty guitar backtracks. No band has captured that feeling like Modern Baseball. On Oct. 23, the Philadelphia-based group released “The Perfect Cast LP”, a rerelease that revives the raw…
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Frankenstein brings deceased audiences back to life
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Although Halloween may be over, Guillermo del Toro delivered a thrilling film, “Frankenstein,” to Netflix on November 8th, bringing an eerie vibe back into the fall atmosphere. Starring Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Mia Goth as Elizabeth Lavenza and Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein’s monster, the cast was filled with talent and the acting felt…
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The Decline in Game Show Culture within the modern day
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From touchless pay to mass automation within every industry, human connection has been declining, and if it follows the downward spiral it has been on, it will ultimately be lost. Over the past few decades there has been a rapid decrease in the viewership of game shows and live television programs as a whole.…
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The movie “Regretting You” made me regret everything
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I did not have high expectations for “Regretting You,” a film adaptation of a novel written by Colleen Hoover, and it is safe to say that I was correct. Clara Grant, played by McKenna Grace, is a high school senior in a small town who, shockingly, wants to go to acting school. However, the…