Iconic moments during Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction
Energetic and memorable are the words to describe the inductions of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 38th class. Dua Lipa opened the star-studded ceremony to sing Cher’s hit, “Believe,” with the icon joining her halfway through to make…
‘Zeppelin II’ belongs to dying breed of fans 55 years after initial release
As 2024 is almost coming to a close, it is better late than never to reflect on the 55th anniversary of “Led Zeppelin II,” Led Zeppelin’s groundbreaking second studio album. With a total of nine songs amounting to 42 minutes…
‘American Idiot’ at 20 years: how an iconic album remains relevant
2004 was a year full of musical milestones; Kanye West released his debut album “The College Dropout,” MF Doom with back-to-back releases of “MMMM…FOOD” and “Madvillainy” and Usher releasing his most popular song “Yeah.” However, no one could have expected…
Controversial Menendez Show narrative directionless: blurring fact, fiction
Rating: 3/5 stars In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shocked America when they brutally murdered their wealthy parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills mansion. Their trials became a media spectacle, revealing allegations of abuse and a complex…
Netflix true crime movie retells horrific story of Rodney Alaca
Rating: 4/5 stars “Woman of the Hour,” is a bone-chilling and gut-wrenching new Netflix movie, that follows an aspiring actor and her just-missed date with death—starring Anna Kendrick (“Self Reliance”) as Cheryl Bradshaw and Daniel Zovatto (“The Pope’s Exorcist”), as…
Oswego Film Club’s “Panic Fest” brings spooky student creations to life
Rating: 3/5 stars Oswego Film Club hosted its annual “Panic Film Festival,” presenting nine horror-themed student films, all produced over 48 hours. Panic made for a fun and fitting seasonal treat, with every screened film bringing some spooky enjoyment. “Geranium,…
Sally Rooney’s ‘Intermezzo’ beautifully ties grief, relationships
Rating: 4/5 stars When the release of Sally Rooney’s fourth novel was announced back in February, fans of the highly beloved author could not stop talking about this book. Rooney has mentioned in interviews, and it is evident in her…
The Cure’s new single deemed ‘aging disappointment’
Rating: 1/5 stars The Cure, the band who brought us classics like, “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven” has released new music this month, almost 16 years after the release of their album “Wish.” Did…
Lady Gaga lastest album “Harlequin” cannnot stand alone without film
Rating: 3/5 stars Lady Gaga’s new album “Harlequin,” a companion to her latest film, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a melting pot of classical theater and jazz standards with funk and soft pop. The spirit of the late great Judy…
Anticipated sequel for “Joker” leaves fan confused and disappointed
Rating: 1.5/5 stars The musical thriller “Joker: Folie à Deux,” directed by Todd Phillips (“The Hangover”), lacks the anticipation and buildup of the Joker’s persona from its original film. The sequel to “Joker” starring Joaquin Phoenix (“Napoleon”) and Lady Gaga…
