Figure 8 – Elliot Smith Figure 8 by Elliott Smith was crafted and released in 2000 three years before his death at the age of 34. Among Elliott’s unique gifts were his incredibly creative chord progressions. “Son of Sam” opens the album with an amazing harmony throughout the song. The piano and vocals on “Everything Means Nothing To Me” are … Read More
by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 On the streets of the night exist places that produce cherished shows, bustling with familiar friends and new ones alike. In these tiny clubs, music hungry fans tear off the walls. Up in the skies are huge arenas filled with theatrics and pyrotechnics that promise to provide you with a night you will never forget. With … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 Since its release in theaters on September 27, Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot has become an instant classic among audiences, solidifying its legacy among some of the animation studio’s greatest films. Based on the hit children’s series of the same name by Peter Brown, The Wild Robot is set on an island in the Pacific Ocean … Read More
by Paloma Illanes ‘25 This year, the theater department will put together a production of Mamma Mia!, a musical full of exciting dance numbers, singing, and drama. The storyline is based around the songs of Swedish band ABBA, who was first popular in the 1970s and early 80s for a multitude of hit songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” and “Waterloo.” … Read More
by Jordan Costolo ‘25 NBC’s Saturday Night Live is a television institution, featuring some of the most talented comedic writers and performers, together with famous guest celebrities and musicians. But six decades ago, SNL was an obscured live show made by a group of twenty-something comedians that executives thought were destined to fail. The movie Saturday Night is a biopic … Read More
by George Awkard ‘25, Audrey Farris ‘25, Matilda Hawkins ‘27 Over the past year, the music industry has experienced a sonic boom of rising female pop stars who have taken the reins of the pop sphere and dominated the charts. Their music has served as a voice for women, promoting the ideals of female empowerment, self-confidence, and independence. These pop … Read More
by Rachel Themistokleous ‘26 A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, streaming on Netflix, is a six-episode series about 17-year-old Pippa Fitz-Amobi, often referred to as Pip, who chooses her small town murder case to research for her Extended Project Qualification topic to apply to Cambridge University. For five years, it was believed that Sal Singh murdered his girlfriend, Andie Bell, … Read More
Watching Private Practice is a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy where neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery moves from Seattle to Los Angeles to work at a health clinic run by her divorced friends. It’s a fresh and fun take on Grey’s with its emphasis on a setting in a high-paced hospital. The patients are a lot more dynamic and fleshed out than … Read More
by Ben Schoenberg ’24 Created by writer and producer Beau DeMayo, X-Men ‘97 streaming on Disney+ crafts the perfect superhero show the likes of which Marvel hasn’t done in years. Starting development in 2021, the show serves as a continuation of the iconic 90’s cartoon which ended in 1997 and sees the return of several original voice actors such as … Read More
Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé Only God Was Above Us – Vampire Weekend Beyoncé’s most recent release, Cowboy Carter is indicative of a new era in the Beyoncé timeline. Representing her Texas roots, the new album has an overarching country sound while still combining elements of R&B, Soul, and Pop music, making Carter feel familiar with previous releases. Beyoncé’s use of … Read More