“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.
Free the Food: Crisis at COD
An ongoing lack of later food options at COD, and what it means for the community.
In The Pit: Until I Wake; Dark Divine; Catch Your Breath; Sakoya
On March 16, six emerging metalcore bands took the stage at The W.C. Social Club to bring forth a nuance sound, astounding talent and garner a sound rooted in the community.
Books That “Get” Girl Stuff
In honor of Women’s History Month, these books by women depict and unpack female experiences.
“Fast Color” – a Dystopic, Small-time Superhero Story
“Fast Color" is a flimsy attempt to stray from the ordinary superhero formula.
Killer Klassix: Alive In Standby; “Dream Status” EP
Alive in Standby takes the pain in stride, crafting an EP that is a balance of electronic pop, aggressive metalcore with a touch of sensual R&B that can be for your first time metalcore listener, or a long established fan.
A Parallel, Altered World in “White Noise”
“White Noise” presents a reality that’s both familiar and unfamiliar, and provides insightful and funny commentary on our lives.