Photo courtesy of Kira Constantine. “A tree, a field, a wood” are three phrases that stand out on the program for Ramapo’s Mainstage production of “DNA” by Dennis Kelly. As you sit in the audience, you feel like you are sitting in a field, amongst the trees, watching a group of […]
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Queer romance novels explore every kind of love
Photo courtesy of Ashley Herring Blake, Ashley Herring Blake Press Kit. When you picture a romance novel, you probably picture a small mass market paperback with a shirtless Fabio on the cover. While those books and similar ones like it can still be found in the genre, there has been a […]
The Batman is a fulfilling and intense slow burn
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. When it comes to comic book movies, DC Films’ output has been a much more mixed bag than Marvel. Though their films have had immense commercial success, their critical reception has been inconsistent with each release, ranging from monotonous to being nominated for Academy Awards. […]
Peach Pit dives into relationship hardships
Photo courtesy of Celine Panis-Pardo. Indie rock band Peach Pit made a stunning comeback with their new album “From 2 to 3.” It was released on March 4, and it has been appealing to the masses since the day it dropped. Before the album’s release, the band put out three singles […]
Dolly Parton still hasn’t lost her magic
Photo courtesy of pipilongstockings, Flickr. Dolly Parton is a jack of all trades. Singer, songwriter, actress, business owner and now a mystery-thriller author. Accompanying her 48th album, “Run, Rose, Run,” released on March 4, a novel of the same name written by Parton and best-selling author James Patterson was released on […]
“Bulletproof Ambition” celebrates the life and work of Jerry Gant
Photo courtesy of Jenna Craig. A plethora of colorful pants cover the back wall of the Kresge Gallery from the ceiling to the floor. Each pair of pants was dyed in layers, switching back and forth between fabric dye and bleach. The technique, part of “Gantalism,” and the recognizable design […]
“Euphoria” season 2 leaves fans with mixed reviews
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. Sam Levinson created what I can only accurately describe as Gen Z’s "Gossip Girl" in the past two seasons of “Euphoria.” The cultural obsession began with aesthetics — glittery eye looks and bold fashion — but upgraded this season to conversations about addiction, attachment […]
“The Proud Family” reboot is louder, prouder and more inclusive
Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Comapny, Wikipedia. Disney+ ended Black History Month with their release of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Wednesday Feb. 23, a revamp of the animated series “The Proud Family” that originally aired on Disney Channel from 2001 to 2005. The Prouds are definitely louder […]
Uncharted is a surprisingly enjoyable leap into adventure
Photo courtesy of Jorge A. Rosales, Wikipedia. The movie “Uncharted,” starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, was incredibly captivating. Based on the video game series of the same title, the film took many liberties from the source material. Due to this, there has been some criticism about the movie’s stark differences […]
Inventing Anna is a thinly-stretched misrepresentation of a criminal
Photo courtesy of Harald Krichel, Wikipedia. In May of 2018, New York Magazine published an article titled “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People.” Journalist Jessica Pressler, who was pregnant at the time, spent months gathering information and conducting interviews, including interviews with Anna Delvey, which was the only story […]