As one of the contenders for this year’s Best Picture at the Oscars, “Call Me by Your Name” has a lot of buzz surrounding it. It also holds nominations for Best Actor (Timothée Chalamet), Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Song, only furthering expectations for the piece. This film was […]
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Poet Martín Espada Rocks Silver Center with Words
Photo Credit: Paige Schoppmann Some days, powerful art can heal hearts and connect people more than ever. Artistic expression, in many mediums, is both fun and cathartic for the artists who make it. But, it can also be just as pleasant and therapeutic for those absorbing and processing it. Acclaimed […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of February 18, 2018
Music: During the week of February 18, 2008, “As I Am” by Alicia Keys and “Sleep Through the Static” by Jack Johnson were on the top of the Billboard 200. Movies: Thriller/drama“Conspiracy” (starring Val Kilmer) and drama/mystery“Vantage Point” (starring Dennis Quaid and Forest Whitaker) were popular at the box […]
“Black Panther” Delivers One of Marvel’s Best Films
There have been a lot of eyes on this movie, especially with so much social unrest in the air. But, I am happy to say, one of Marvel’s most compelling characters, and more importantly worlds, has had an amazing live action portrayal within “Black Panther.” The film stars Chadwick Boseman […]
Dim the Lights for Frank Ocean’s Cover of “Moon River”
Almost a year and half after the release of his most recent album “Blonde,” Frank Ocean has been keeping busy and reminding audiences that he has more to offer. Between his previous albums, there would be months of silence from the artist and producer, sometimes leading fans to craft intricate […]
“PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS”: A Fresh RPG
quot;PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds," also called "Pubg" for short, is one game that is a must-buy if you like intense situational games. This is a battle-royale style of game. Players can start off solo or in duos and squads. Flying high in the sky, you jump out of a plane as it […]
Fan Fears Over “Solo: A Star Wars Story”
One of the biggest franchises in the world is returning to theaters this May. Advertisements have already begun. One aired during this year’s Super Bowl. It’s looking up to be everything you could expect from a Han Solo-based “Star Wars” movie: The Millennium Falcon, bigger-than-life characters and the world’s favorite […]
Oscar-Nominated Short Films: A Collection of Overlooked Gems
When watching the Oscars, much of the attention is placed on the big categories like “Best Picture” or “Best Actor.” But, when one takes a moment to look at the stories presented in the other categories, they find that the world has a lot to offer, even if it doesn’t […]
Poets and Writers Kicks Off New Semester with “Centripetal” Release
As new semesters commence, there is always an indefinite amount of time where both students and faculty have to get back into the “swing” of things. For some, winter break was a time away from constantly needing to implement time management strategies, and a time where relaxation was the […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of February 11, 2018
Music: During the week of February 11, 2008, “Low” by Flo Rida feat. T-Pain was still at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and it would stay there until March 9. Movies: The sci-fi/fantasy thriller “Cloverfield” and the romantic comedy “27 Dresses” (starring Katherine Heigl) were popular releases […]