By Alex Nnabue’18 Even after the hype and then controversy surrounding the February release of Kanye West’s seventh studio album, “The Life Of Pablo” (TLOP) stands up to the high expectations. Departing from the experimental electronic tones of his last album, “Yeezus.” “TLOP” is a versatile record that noticeably reflects elements from his fifth studio album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted … Read More
By Lydia Velazquez ’17 When asked about Manchester-based alternative rock band The 1975, most are probably only able to identify their song “Chocolate” from their debut, self-titled album back in 2013. It was only this past February that the band finally released new music, their sophomore album, “I Like When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware … Read More
By Tate Harrop’17 The trial of O.J. Simpson for the gruesome murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman gripped the American public for 16 months. Now a 10-episode series, “The People v O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” is airing on FX network on Tuesday nights and is recounting the events to an audience who may … Read More
By Amanda Allen ’17 Who would have thought the beloved Tanner family would make a reappearance in family rooms years later? Netflix made this possible, introducing the original series “Fuller House” on February 26 with 13 episodes. The series is a resurrection of the ABC sitcom “Full House” and stars many of the original actors. The Tanner family is brought … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 Quite possibly the most well-known sci-fi film ever, “Alien,” directed by Ridley Scott, definitely lives up to the critical acclaim it garnered almost 40 years ago. The film follows main character Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver, and her crew as they struggle to survive aboard their own ship, the Nostromo, after making contact with an extraterrestrial … Read More
By Mallory Carlson ’19 From the line starting to form outside at least thirty minutes before opening to the people laying on the floor to look at one of the works of art, WONDER, the new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, earns its name and the buzz it has been receiving as of late. After undergoing a two-year renovation, the … Read More
Mallory Carlson ’19 From the line starting to form outside at least thirty minutes before opening to the people laying on the floor to look at one of the works of art, WONDER, the new exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, earns its name and the buzz it has been receiving as of late. After undergoing a two-year renovation, the Renwick … Read More
By Lexi Paidas ’17 Are you a history buff? Movie fanatic? Then go to see “Hail, Caesar!” while it’s still in theaters. “Hail, Caesar!” depicts a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a movie fixer, as he struggles to decide whether or not to quit his job and go work as the manager for an airline. While … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is a film that is a part of a collection of TV shows, movies and theatrical plays. Monty Python, the British comedy group that stars in these works, are known for their satirical and surreal humor. The comedy that they utilize in their work is very polarizing. In “Monty Python … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 Of all the films in American history, “Casablanca” is arguably the most recognizable by name alone. To many today, the film is known to be one of the greatest masterpieces of film in the last century. The legends and rumors that surround the movie create so much buzz that it would seem almost impossible to actually … Read More