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Hunter Killer sinks in latest submarine thriller

Steven Thompson Oct 31, 2018

Donovan Marsh's action thriller "Hunter Killer", based on the 2012 book “Firing Point” by Don Keith and George Wallace, is yet another movie depicting America’s reaction to Russian military action...

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The cover of The Stress of Leisure's "Eruption Bounce." Courtesy Plus One Records.

1,000 Listens or Less: The Stress of Leisure’s “Eruption Bounce”

Nicole Moore, Assistant Music Director Oct 16, 2018

"Eruption Bounce" is the sixth studio album by Brisbane-based post-punk rockers The Stress of Leisure, bringing their own unique twist to an already decorated genre. The simple orange cover, void of anything...

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Hands Like Houses fail to form a new identity on “Anon."

Hands Like Houses fail to form a new identity on “Anon.”

Alex Toth, Features Editor Oct 16, 2018

One thing I can say about “Anon.” is that it probably has the most fitting album title of the year so far. Ever since they cast aside their image as the “band that does post-hardcore instrumentals...

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“First Man” vividly brings Neil Armstrong to life

Steven Thompson Oct 15, 2018

A number of movies and documentaries have been made to recapture and retell Neil Armstrong’s courageous first walk on the moon, but none have ever highlighted his vulnerabilities as well as “First...

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Album cover of Cat Power's "Wanderer." Courtesy of Cat Power.

Cat Power’s “Wanderer” is Chan Marshall Coming Back Down to Earth

Zachary Haigley Oct 11, 2018

Charlyn Marie “Chan” Marshall’s tenth studio album as Cat Power, “Wanderer,” opens with an acapella track performed entirely by Marshall. This isn’t unusual for Cat Power, as Marshall typically...

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The album artwork for "Trench." Courtesy of Fueled by Ramen.

Twenty One Pilots break old habits on “Trench”

Alex Toth, Features Editor Oct 9, 2018

I did not expect this album from Twenty One Pilots in 2018. To be honest, I’d be surprised if anyone did. After “Blurryface” catapulted them into the mainstream three years ago, it seemed certain...

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Venom: Dumb and fun

Leonardo Paley Oct 6, 2018

The fate of “Venom” has been in constant question since it was announced. Functioning outside of the MCU, and after Marvel had bought the rights for Spider-Man, expectations for the film were low....

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The cover of Mountain Man’s new record, “Magic Ship.” Courtesy Partisan Records.

Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship” is the perfect campfire soundtrack

Zachary Haigley Sep 25, 2018

Mountain Man, despite what you may infer from the name, isn’t a bluesy-rock group of 40-somethings with long, white beards. The trio of Molly Erin Sarle, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Amelia Rundall Meath...

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The House With A Clock In Its Walls: Subpar in every aspect

The House With A Clock In Its Walls: Subpar in every aspect

Leonardo Paley Sep 22, 2018

When Jack Black had his breakout, Golden Globe-nominated performance in 2003’s “School of Rock,” it was something fresh. A loveable goofball with fun faces, crazy voices and a true dedication to...

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The cover of Noname's new record, "Room 25." Courtesy noname.bandcamp.com.

Noname’s “Room 25” is an honest portrait of the artist

Zachary Haigley Sep 20, 2018

Noname’s “Room 25” opens with a self-examination of the Chicago-born artist’s music, involving a series of guessing-statements involving the listener, for example: “Maybe this the album you listen...

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Mothers’ “Render Another Ugly Method”: From Folk to Post-Punk

Mothers’ “Render Another Ugly Method”: From Folk to Post-Punk

Zachary Haigley Sep 17, 2018

Mothers’ latest, “Render Another Ugly Method,” opens unlike any other Mothers album. Granted, there’s only been one other release by the group led by singer-songwriter Kristine Leschper. On their...

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Courtesy of Insomniac Games.

Spider-Man PS4 is the love letter the character deserves

Leonardo Paley Sep 13, 2018

As someone who grew up with a deep love for both comics and video games, I have been waiting for a perfect unity of the two for years. The Arkham games created a resurgence for the superhero genre, but...

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