The new KDAG activity lab The Karl Drerup Art Gallery had a rich history at its previous location in the Draper and Maynard building by Main Street. However, this year, the KDAG has been enjoying and acclimating to its new location on Highland Street with just as much vigor and […]
Month: October 2017
“Evil Within 2” Brings Psychological Horror Back with Improvements
The original “Evil Within,” from 2014, was one of the sleeper hits of the year. Featuring the heroic Detective Sebastian Castellanos investigating strange occurrences at Beacon Mental Hospital, it was a phenomenal addition to the survival horror genre. The sequel, which came out on October 13, however, is even more […]
PSU Performance of “Much Ado About Nothing” is Certainly Something
The real magic of a Shakespearean classic does not always come from the words spoken, but in the performance of the actors bringing it to life. With plays that were penned hundreds of years ago, it takes a great amount of dedication and vocational rigor to breathe life into a […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of October 22, 2017
Music: During the week of October 22, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy still had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. Movies: During this week ten years ago, the music-laden film “August Rush” (starring Freddie Highmore and Robin Williams) and crime thriller “Reservation […]
“Stronger” at The Flying Monkey
Most people remember exactly where they were, and what they were doing, when they heard about a national, or even international, tragedy during their lifetime. I remember being a junior in high school, sitting in my family’s mudroom (a New Hampshire term, for sure), logging into my Facebook account after […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of October 15, 2017
Music: During the week of October 15, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy still had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. It had been knocked down from the spot by Kanye West earlier in the year, but bounced back for a lengthy stay, which would […]
Review: Netflix’s “Christina P: Mother Inferior” Comedy Special
In 2017, comedy is a persnickety market. The standards for what is actually “funny” anymore are constantly fluctuating, both due to the amorphous boundaries of what is humorous or offensive, and the fact that everything seems to have been done before. As an avid viewer of stand-up specials since middle […]
From SoundCloud to Charting at #2, Lil Pump Bumps
Ten years ago, the notion of getting famous by going viral online was a ridiculous one. Parents laughed at children dreaming of internet fame, and told them to tone down expectations lest they get their hearts broken by a brutal entertainment industry. Kids like that became the Casey Neistats of […]
A&E Editorial: Weinstein’s Outing Won’t Solve Hollywood’s “Forgiveness” Problem
ldquo;I’ve known Harvey Weinstein for a long time,” Donald Trump stated to CNN reporters. “I’m not at all surprised.” This statement by the President of the United States, responding to the recent reports by dozens of Hollywood actresses about sexual harassment and possible assault by Weinstein, is a chilling one. […]
“Give and Take and Give” – Friendship and Poetry in Motion
(L to R: Ahl and Yannone) Courtesy Photo The Frost house, which is a haven for English majors (as the annual department socials and […]