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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…
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“Seize the day” with these movies made for fall…
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving: If you are looking for an escape from the holiday chaos and wish to slip into a world of soft jazz and nostalgia, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” is the perfect fall movie staple. The slow action and satisfying sounds create the perfect ambiance for a quiet night in, and the…
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Springsteen’s biopic is more than a rock and roll story
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In the new biopic, “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere,” Jeremy Allen White, award-winning actor known for his performance on “The Bear,” plays iconic musician Bruce Springsteen. Bruce Springsteen is notable for his many hits such as “Born In the U.S.A” and “Dancing In the Dark.” White impressively sang all of the songs himself, proving…
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“Die my Love” bored me to death
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Walking into the theater, I was genuinely excited. I am a huge fan of both Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson, and because Pattinson was attached, I expected something indie, strange, maybe even original— perhaps similar to “The Lighthouse” or “Good Time.” What I didn’t expect was a film that was simultaneously jarring and mind-numbingly…
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“The Smashing Machine” smashed my expectations
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In ancient Rome, gladiators fought in the Colosseum. In 1993, mixed martial arts [MMA] entered the mainstream of the modern sports world, and today, MMA is a quickly developing sport known by fans around the world. “The Smashing Machine,” in theaters since Oct. 3, accurately represents the early days of MMA through the life…
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I felt an ethereal connection to Tame Impala’s “Deadbeat”
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“He’s kind of an underground artist. You probably wouldn’t know him.” If you’ve ever heard someone say this, in an ironic or serious manner, there’s a good chance they are referring to the man, the myth and the legend: Kevin Parker, more commonly known as Tame Impala. I have been a fan of Tame…
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“The Life of a Showgirl” shines like “Opalite”
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My first recollection of freedom was choosing music on my iPod Touch. At the age of five, I could not spell out my own address, but I did know one thing: I liked Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift has been my favorite artist for my entire life; no one has ever rivaled her. After my…
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Books that give off the autumn vibe
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Fall is the cosiest season for reading, curling up with a mug of tea or hot cocoa for a wonderful read. In addition to the nostalgic vibes, fall is the season of Halloween, when mysteries feel especially spooky. When you’re in the mood for something mysterious… Set in the 1840s in Canada, “Alias…
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“The Long Walk” takes viewers on an emotional journey
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“The Long Walk,” a movie based on Stephen King’s short story, took me through a long, emotional ride in theaters. This movie takes place in a dystopian world where 50 boys, one from each of the 50 states, walk until there is one winner. If contestants stop walking, they will be eliminated from the…