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Courtesy STX Entertainment

“Peppermint” gives audiences a deja vu experience

Steven Thompson Sep 10, 2018

"Peppermint", the latest action movie from Pierce Morel, will have you thinking that you’ve seen it somewhere before. Make no mistake, no matter how familiar this action/revenge film may seem, you have...

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Photo by Shervin Lainez, courtesy of Hearth PR

Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton’s “Been on Your Side” is quality acoustic folk

Zachary Haigley Sep 6, 2018

Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton’s first collective effort, “Been on Your Side,” provides a reasonable acoustic alternative for Iron and Wine’s latest EP. In fact, you’d be hard-pressed...

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“Kin” is a cliche-ridden mess that lacks identity

Leonardo Paley Sep 4, 2018

There are bad movies, there are boring movies, and then there are movies like Kin. That is to say, movies that are so generic and basic that while nothing actively detracts from the movie experience,...

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Blood Orange gives us hope with "Negro Swan"

Blood Orange gives us hope with “Negro Swan”

Zach Haigley Aug 30, 2018

The cover of Devonté Hynes’ latest release as Blood Orange features a winged man languidly sitting on a car window sill, ear to the roof and arms obscuring his face. To step into the shoes of photographer...

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BTS' "Love Yourself: Answer" album cover. Courtesy of Big Hit Entertainment.

BTS’ “Love Yourself: Answer” is an uplifting discovery of self-love

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 28, 2018

For even the most acclaimed artists, the "concept album" is a challenging beast. Crafting a satisfying, complete story while making sure each individual song can stand on its own two feet is one of music’s...

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The Happytime Murders: Surprisingly enjoyable

Leonardo Paley Aug 27, 2018

Jim Henson’s Muppets are revolutionary in children’s entertainment. Recently, there has been a resurgence of the Muppets in society. James Bobin’s (co-creator of “Flight of the Conchords”) 2011...

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The cover of "Tangerine Reef" by Animal Collective

Animal Collective spreads awareness with “Tangerine Reef”

Zachary Haigley Aug 23, 2018

For nearly two decades, Animal Collective have been showcasing their distinctive brand of experimental pop to an unsuspecting audience, an audience that fluctuates nearly as much as their music. It...

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"Mile 22" misses by a mile (or 22?)

“Mile 22” misses by a mile (or 22?)

Brendan Rodenberg Aug 22, 2018

One of the few downsides to being a newer reviewer is that you need to build an audience somehow. And in most cases, the way for a reviewer to develop themselves as a writer is to take any project that...

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Ariana Grande on "Sweetener" cover.

Ariana Grande trades in bombast for cohesion on “Sweetener”

Alex Toth, Features Editor Aug 21, 2018

“Possibility of loss or injury.” This is the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the word “risk.” Next to it,  you should probably find a picture of Ariana Grande’s upside-down head...

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‘Blindspotting’ skillfully brings implicit bias to light

‘Blindspotting’ skillfully brings implicit bias to light

Andy Moser, Features Editor Aug 4, 2018

“You’re a convicted felon now…until you prove otherwise. Prove otherwise at all times.” The above is a rough Blindspotting quote from a minor character that majorly captures the film’s most...

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‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ pops with color (and a whole lotta shade)

‘Teen Titans Go! To the Movies’ pops with color (and a whole lotta shade)

Andy Moser, Features Editor Aug 3, 2018

Color and shade? You bet! The Teen Titans are using both techniques to paint a beautifully dirty portrait of superhero films. No comic book movie franchise is immune, and the Titans are reading them all...

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‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ dazzles with epic real-life stunts

‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ dazzles with epic real-life stunts

Andy Moser, Features Editor Jul 28, 2018

Possible. That word’s threshold is rarely ever pushed and stretched to its potential the way it is when it comes time to make another Mission Impossible movie. Fallout, the sixth entry in the series,...

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