‘The Witch’ gives hope to future of horror genre
In terms of critiquing, horror films have been, for at least the last few years, one of the most hotly debated genres in the movie industry. For some critics, artfulness is desired above all else. These movies, possibly losing any…
Weekly EP: Doe releases electrifying debut
In an industry featuring artists that are conquering just about every genre from rock to hip-hop, the ability to stand out often depends on performers’ abilities to blend genres successfully. On “Doe,” the debut, self-titled extended play release by Tessa…
‘Undertale’ still captivates audiences
“Undertale” is a single-player pixel RPG created by Toby Fox, released Sept. 15. After falling through a hole in a mountain, the gender-ambiguous main character, whose name is not revealed until the very end of the game, wakes up in…
Samantha Bee branches out from ‘The Daily Show’ roots
With the premier episode of “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (FFSB) on TBS on Feb. 8, Bee follows in the footsteps of other “Daily Show” correspondents such as Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Larry Wilmore to debut a new show…
Charlie Puth disappoints on first full length album ‘Nine Track Mind’
Written in memory of Paul Walker, Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again” was a surprisingly moving gem in the usually upbeat “Fast & Furious” franchise. For both artists, the track offered their greatest commercial successes to date. For…
‘Deadpool’ excites, delights, disturbs audiences worldwide
When it comes to superhero movies, most viewers expect an action-packed, fast-paced storyline that usually includes one or more characters coming to terms with their special ability to save the day and become the hero they were destined to become….
Kanye reflects, embraces new album ‘The Life of Pablo’
During the performance of his new song “Ultralight Beam” on the Feb. 13 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” Kanye West did something he isn’t normally known for doing. Marveling at the genius of his creation as the music pulsated through…
Grammys: Emotional award show; fans disappointed
In a year where the music industry lost some of its heavyweights, this year’s Grammy Award show paid tribute to some of those who paved the way along with honoring the young artists currently at work. This was a change…
‘Zoolander 2’ back in action; new movie, same humor
Almost 15 years after the premier of the original, the sequel to “Zoolander” hit theaters on Friday, Feb. 12. If you’re a fan of the original, chances are you’ll be entertained by “Zoolander 2,” but not very impressed. The movie…
Weekly EP: LAFAWNDAH stuns in 4 songs
Resonating with listeners can be the most difficult thing for an artist to do when trying to break into the music industry. Through catchy hooks and studio-churned pop, some newcomers would sell their soul to break big. This is not…
