Photo courtesy of AntMan3001, Flickr Whenever a new “Super Smash Brothers” character is revealed, the internet seems to explode. The morning of Oct. 1 was no exception. After a Nintendo Direct presentation announcing the newest “Super Smash Brothers Ultimate” DLC fighters Steve and Alex from Minecraft was posted, Twitter […]
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Ella Mai releases new single after two-year hiatus
Photo courtesy of The Come Up Show, Flickr On Oct. 2, English singer/songwriter Ella Mai released her new single “Not Another Love Song.” This is her first release since her 2018 debut album “Ella Mai,” officially ending her two-year hiatus. The message “Not Another Love Song” carries within […]
Melanie Martinez pulls us out of class in “After School”
Photo courtesy of DeShaun Craddock, Flickr Released on Sept. 25, “After School” is Melanie Martinez’s fourth EP. A medley of alternative pop, electropop, and experimental pop, “After School” is yet another electric assortment crafted lovingly by Martinez. The EP is thematically connected to her previous album, “K-12,” and it […]
Netflix’s “Enola Holmes” is captivating and lighthearted
Photo couresy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Set in 19th century England, “Enola Holmes” is a captivating story about the path towards independence for the younger sister of the Holmes brothers. Based on the series written by Nancy Springer and directed by Harry Bradbeer, the Netflix original movie is riveting […]
New Jersey-based band, A Boy Named John, releases new music
Photo by Alex Collins A Boy Named John, the sextuplet band hailing from Parsippany, NJ, classifies themselves as an alternative and progressive rock band. Made up of members Nick Spillert, Jack Lips, Josh Lustig, Brandon Martinez and brothers Paul and Chris Singh, the local band has over four thousand […]
“The Babysitter: Killer Queen” is a playful tribute to the slasher genre
Photo courtesy of Public Domain, Wikipedia There is no denying that Netflix’s 2017 film “The Babysitter” was far from a perfect movie. Much like its young protagonist Cole, the film seemed uncertain as to just how grown-up it was prepared or allowed to be. In a horror/comedy that sees […]
Netflix’s “Ratched” tells an origin story worth watching
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr Screenwriter, producer and director Ryan Murphy has never made a disappointing show. From “American Horror Story” to “Pose,” he can do no wrong. The latest creation from Murphy’s mind is “Ratched,” a drama and thriller series that tells the origin story of nurse […]
“Deaf U” trailer sparks conversation around media representation
Photo courtesy of Public Domain, Wikipedia Netflix has dropped a new trailer for their next reality television program, and this show is unlike any program they have done before. Netflix’s newest reality show “Deaf U” follows a group of friends at the historic Gallaudet University. It is set to […]
Classic Halloween movies you need to watch this season
Photo courtesy of Andrea Davis, Unsplash As we enter October, the spooks and scares of Halloween are among us. To get into the Halloween spirit, having a horror movie marathon is the perfect way to go. Horror movies have been around for decades. They have shaped our culture and […]
Sony announces two versions of PlayStation 5 console
Photo courtesy of Public Domain, Wikipedia After many long months of speculation about what the prices of the next generation gaming consoles are going to be, the world now finally has all the information regarding the two big titans in console gaming: Xbox and PlayStation. On Sept. 16, all […]