“Hunger” Shows the Flipside of Gordon Ramsay-like Fame
Despite on-the-nose dialogue and visual presentation, the moral development in “Hunger” makes it worth a watch.
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” Remains a Great and Conflicted Romance
“Eternal Sunshine's” clever, pessimistic script is brought to life by detailed visuals, a couple great performances and a melancholy soundtrack.
The MAC Presents: An Afternoon With David Sedaris
On April 23, Sedaris graced College Of DuPage’s MAC with his observant, driven, self-depreciative humor.
Killer Klassix: ALVVAYS – “ALVVAYS”
ALVVAYS solidifies a strong introduction capitalizing on modernizing classic sounds and pushing the envelope in regards to conventional pop
Killer Cuts: boygenius is Back With “the record”
After a 5-year hiatus, the indie supergroup returns with their latest album, a prime example of collaborative artistry.
The Intricacies of “Ethan Frome”
In her novel “Ethan Frome,” Edith Wharton crafts a work with realistic characters, a complex plot and hidden themes that make the short book a worthwhile read.
“Little Miss Sunshine” Embraces the Disappointment in Life
“Little Miss Sunshine” is inspirational in its disappointment, giving us a new view on life and its challenges.
Burdens and Bounties in the “Beautiful Country”: Book Review
The 2021 memoir, “Beautiful Country,” tells the story of author Qian Julie Wang as she navigated her childhood in New York City as an illegal immigrant.
“Tar” Creates a Controversy-Centered World of Its Own
“Tar,” through a seamless combination of its elements, creates a world of its own that mirrors ours to a T, giving us a unique perspective into recent controversies.
“His Only Son” Does Little to Push Beyond B-Movie Status
The combination of bad editing, shoddy makeup and poor pacing make “His Only Son” a mediocre flick.
Killer Klassix: Knuckle Puck: “Don’t Come Home”
The band capitalizes on an abstract composition to entice the listener and using relative, vulnerable lyrics to perfectly match melody to sentiment.
Killer Cuts: Real Friends: “There’s Nothing Worse Than Too Late”
Real Friends’s new lead vocalist adds his own flavor to an ensemble of longtime friends who are dedicated to their craft, using every release as a stepping stone to achieve a great album.