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‘Dune: Part Two’ has dune it again
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It wasn’t too long ago that Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel epic, “Dune” was considered unfilmable. Most people figured it was too weird and slow for the palette of general audiences. Even resident freak filmmaker David Lynch found little success with his 1984 adaptation of the book. Thus, when it was announced that upcoming director…
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Declan McKenna’s third album contemplates modern society
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On Feb. 9, English indie songwriter Declan McKenna–best known for his track titled “Brazil,” a commentary on the costs of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and inequity within the country–released his third studio album, “What Happened to the Beach?” The album outlines McKenna’s retrospective outlook on past decisions and viewpoint on looming societal issues,…
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‘Griselda’ delivers criminally good drama
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Griselda is one of Netflix’s newest drama six-episode limited series telling the story of a real Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco.The show is set primarily in Miami, in the late 1970s into the 1980s with the show being primarily set in Miami. The show is an explosive and dramatic fictionalized retelling of the rise…
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‘Madame Web’ swings into disaster
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Sony’s “Madame Web” is a fresh take on the popular Marvel universe franchise “Spider Man”, and might be the worst movie I’ve ever seen. The film lacked technical aspects, humor and really any emotion. The plot follows Cassandra Webb, a young paramedic played by Dakota Johnson, as she unveils her psychic powers and uses…
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Matthew Bourne’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is hauntingly beautiful
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First premiering in 2019, the touring company of Matthew Bourne’s modern ballet, “Romeo and Juliet,” came to the Ahmanson Theater on Jan. 28, and ran until Feb. 25. Bourne’s vision is certainly unconventional, but his masterful choreography undeniably justifies his adaptation. The curtains open to a two tiered, simplistic set; white walls, sliding barred…
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‘The Monk and the Gun’ meditates on democracy
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When “The Monk and the Gun” caught my eye on a list of newly released films I had no idea what I was in for. After scouring the internet for showtimes, I finally found one just barely less than an hour’s drive away. I sat in a very small, but lively theater to finally…
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‘Bob Marley: One Love’ fails to inspire
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Whether you just heard him playing at a restaurant on vacation one day or your favorite type of music has been reggae since you were born, everyone has heard Bob Marley and his inspiring music. Luckily, my dad actively listened to reggae music so my love for Bob Marley started at a young age.…
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Music Corner
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Within the first two weeks of 2024, Kali Uchis warmed up January’s chill beginning with her fifth studio album, and sophomore-spanish album, Orquídeas (Orchids). The R&B-pop album encapsulates a journey of self-love, divine femininity and luxury, with the classic allure that makes Uchis’s sound her own. The title track “¿Cómo Así?” (How So?) sets…
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21 Savage returns with his “American Dream”
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After a solo album hiatus since 2018, endless features and even a deportation scare, 21 Savage returned with his third studio album on Friday, Jan. 12, “American Dream.” While this album is set to be the soundtrack to the dramatized, autobiographical film under the same name, it holds as a standalone release. The album…
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Percy Jackson TV show pulls viewers in like the tide
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Reading “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” can be considered a right of passage. Completing the series is a nearly uniform event for all middle schoolers and remains a prominent part of their personality for ages to come. For many it is considered a kickoff into a lifelong reading obsession. Rick Riordan’s best-selling series is…