Photo courtesy of Dan Cox, Flickr. When We Were Young Fest (WWWYF), initially a one-day festival scheduled for Oct. 22 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, was announced earlier this month to the surprise of die-hard music fans. The lineup is what one could call a Warped Tour setlist dream […]
Author: DANA LIVELLI
Poet Amanda Gorman’s debut book full of life and passion
Photo courtesy of Peter Stevens, Flickr. Over the past few years, the world has changed from the familiar to the unrecognizable at a breakneck speed. Almost like blinking, surroundings twisted and became daunting and unfamiliar. Once a semblance of order began to return to the world, the psychological trauma we had […]
Comfy ways to spend Galentine’s Day with your closest friends
Photo courtesy of Jill Wellington, Pexels. “February 14, Valentine’s Day, is about romance, but February 13, Galentine's Day, is about celebrating lady friends. It’s wonderful, and it should be a national holiday," says Leslie Knope, the loveable main character of NBC's hit comedy “Parks and Recreation.” While Galentine's Day still […]
God of War reaches new heights with a well-crafted PC port
Photo courtesy of Rodnae Productions, Pexels. While writing reviews is an inherently personal and subjective form of expression — quite opinionated actually — I always try to present the art I am reviewing as objectively as possible. That will be almost impossible with “God of War” because of how essential the […]
Encanto is a gorgeous ode to Latinos that shines with color and prowess
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. “Encanto” is Disney’s latest — and 60th — animated feature, and I was nothing short of amazed at the artistry in this new film. Disney has become an increasingly diverse movie studio. With an increase in movies showing more cultures throughout the world, the company […]
New autobiographical play by Ramapo student tugs at heartstrings
Photo courtesy of Catherine Sopko. Luka Marjanovic stands between two flags hanging in the Adler Theatre: Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United States. Below him is a suitcase filled with personal belongings such as a bag full of green army men figurines, cigarettes and a Croatian flag. In a one-man-show […]
Chucky’s TV return embraces its campy past and a diverse future
Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures. A true classic never dies: a statement proven to be true with the 1988 slasher classic “Child’s Play” making a comeback television series this October. The series originally released episodes on YouTube, then began airing on Syfy and USA TV every Tuesday. “Chucky” follows Jake […]
Mayday Parade goes back to its roots in seventh album
Photo courtesy of Le Grande Ana, Wiki. Mayday Parade’s emo roots are making a comeback with their seventh studio album “What It Means To Fall Apart.” All bands grow their sound over time, but the 12 songs on this album represent a unique ability to change their style while maintaining their […]
Some old and new reads to stuff your Christmas stockings with
Photo courtesy of Mel Poole, Unsplash. Have a bookworm or casual reader in your life? Unsure on what to get them during the holiday season? Here's a list of suggestions of old and new good reads to give the book lovers in your lives. “My Best Friend’s Exorcism” by Grady […]
No one leaves for good: The passing of beloved musical composer Stephen Sondheim
Photo courtesy of WestConn, Flickr. The world is mourning the death of American musical genius Stephen Sondheim, 91, who passed away in the early hours of Nov. 26, reported the New York Times. Two days later, members of the New York City theatre community gathered in Times Square to sing a […]