Photo courtesy of Netflix, WIkipedia. Netflix’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s Regency-era book series “Bridgerton” has made a stunning comeback with season two on March 25, and it has left all viewers on the edge of their seats. The season picks up roughly 10 months after the events of season one, and […]
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“Girl from Plainville” mirrors source material’s sinister tone
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Streaming services' original shows cannot get enough of mentally-ill teens. From Netflix's adaptation of “13 Reasons Why” to Hulu's adaptation of “Looking for Alaska,” the need for struggling teens on screen has been on the rise. A majority of the shows have been a miss. […]
New play “Everybody” has storied history and stellar characters
Photo courtesy of Cat Sopko. “Everybody” is a morality play written by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. It is a modern adaptation of the first-ever recorded play in the English language, “Everyman.” There were a couple of changes from the original play, but the plot remains the same. The story follows Everybody, the main […]
Weezer releases a boring, withering dud of an EP
Photo courtesy of micadew, Wikipedia. On March 20, Weezer released their new EP, “SZNZ: Spring.” This EP is the first in a series of four EPs set to be released by the band throughout the year with each release meant to correspond to a different season. While the concept for this […]
New fantasy novel draws readers into unfolding trilogy
Photo courtesy of Tara Sim. Fantasy author Tara Sim has just released her latest novel “The City of Dusk,” perfect for readers interested in magic and things hiding in the dark. “The City of Dusk” follows four heirs from different realms, each realm worshiping a god who blesses them with […]
“Human Resources” diversifies “Big Mouth’s” representation
Photo courtesy of MingleMediaTVNetwork, Wikipedia. If you are a fan of the Netflix original series “Big Mouth,” you absolutely have to watch the spin-off sitcom “Human Resources.” “Human Resources” is full of laughs, sexual innuendos and of course “Big Mouth’s” Hormone Monsters. Maury and Connie, the beloved Hormone Monsters, are presented […]
Rochester’s favorite food stops deserve all their love
Photo courtesy of Tori D'Amico. When I travel, one of the things I look forward to most is the food. Though many choose warmer destinations for their spring break, I spent the week in Rochester, New York with friends. They made sure I hit all the best spots to eat. […]
Surprise album “Crest” is a gorgeous hidden gem
Photos courtesy of ParadigmTalentAgency and Daniel-Sannwald, BLIP. Bladee and Ecco2k shocked fans on Friday when they released their joint album “Crest” with no prior announcement. The album marks the latest in a long line of collaboration between the two Swedish artists, both part of the musical collective Drain Gang. The whole album […]
“Turning Red” is a fresh take on a beloved movie genre
Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. The coming-of-age story is one of the most tried-and-true storytelling formulas in today’s modern world. Growing up can be complicated and messy, so having media reflecting that process can help adults cope with that process in hindsight while also letting kids in the midst of that […]
Charli XCX sticks to a stellar but familiar music formula
Photo courtesy of Man Alive!, Flickr. A lot of people, including myself, remember the quarantine periods of this pandemic in a blur: days seeping from one into another, no differences between moments, everything being the same. Details are what made it bearable. Small discoveries like an affinity for baking, online gaming […]