Weekly EP: DNCE fails to ‘SWAAY’ audiences
This year has been a big one for Disney’s former stars. Artists like Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas and Selena Gomez have all been met with mainstream and sometimes critical success following their latest releases. For each, creating a…
‘Supergirl’: More romance, less action
Look, up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the new CBS program “Supergirl.” Although the pilot leaked online a few months ago, the show premiered on CBS on Tuesday. Although the show’s cast and crew have…
Carrie Underwood weaves together masterpiece on ‘Storytellers’
At a certain point, artists reach a level when introductions are no longer necessary. For Carrie Underwood, this is most definitely true. From her first moments on “American Idol” to the release of her most recent album, Underwood has become…
New ‘Jobs’ movie shows tycoon’s personal growth
“I love that you don’t care how much money a person makes, you care what they make. But what you make, shouldn’t be the best part of you.” These words embody the central theme of director Danny Boyle and screenwriter…
‘The Bacchae’ offers surreal take on Greek mythology
“The Bacchae” was an intense, abstract theater production. The play left many audience members in the theater wondering what just happened with its “dreamlike” quality. It was a performance that could be thoroughly enjoyed even though audience members might have…
Weekly EP: Latest pioneer of pop genre
Born and raised in the South, new artist Alexx Mack is a surefire success story. With the confidence of a long-standing pop diva, Mack seems like a well-known artist. Drawing on the ever-growing synth-pop subgenre, Mack should soon find herself…
‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ reinvents terror
Are you ready to check in? “American Horror Story: Hotel” premiered Wednesday, Oct. 7 on FX. Many tuned in to see what dark, twisted reality Ryan Murphy wanted to create this year. Murphy did not disappoint. The premiere can be…
Selena Gomez’s mature, alluring comeback to spotlight
Selena Gomez has shed her Disney-star skin with her latest release, “Revival.” A turn from her dance-oriented 2013 release, “Stars Dance,” “Revival” is filled with sensual and soft beats that create an overall lovely atmosphere. Unlike Gomez’s previous albums, “Revival”…
‘The Walking Dead’ lurches back to life in new season
AMC’s juggernaut zombie drama is back. “The Walking Dead” has always been a ratings hit and hit-or-miss for critics. However, last season’s impressive run proves it has potential to be both a commercial and critical hit. Season six premiered on…
‘Sicario’ leaves audiences thrilled, contemplative
“Sicario” is the kind of jarring thrill ride that moviegoers all love. The anticipation and perpetual state of angst keeps viewers on their toes eager for what’s about to unfold. The movie literally opens up with a bang, as a…
