Photo courtesy of Adam Chu's Tumblr, Wiki. From the brilliantly defined cast of characters to the lively world-building, there’s a lot to love about “Cowboy Bebop.” However, the live-action adaptation fails to properly translate any of these aspects from the original anime. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the seminal 1998 anime “Cowboy […]
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House of Gucci fills lengthy runtime with tension, laughs and great acting
Photo courtesy of Pedro Moutinho Da Silva, Flickr. The movie “House of Gucci,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Ridley Scott, was absolutely phenomenal. Based on a true story, the film illustrates the events leading up to the assassination of Maurizio Gucci. In the first week and weekend since the release, “House of […]
Our Violent Ends release party a welcome return to in-person book launches
Photo courtesy of Marissa Krasny. After nearly two years of virtual events, the literary world is stepping out of cyberspace and back into the streets. Having been put through a tailspin due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying and shifting book releases, publicity events had to totally reorganize the way they […]
Summer Walker breaks monumental records with new album
Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. Summer Walker has made history by becoming the first R&B woman to top the Billboard 200 charts with her latest album “Still Over It.” Debuting at No. 1 soon after its Nov. 5 release, Walker has also become one of the only women to take […]
The best video games to gift your loved ones this holiday season
Photo courtesy of Igor Karimov, Unsplash. The holiday season is a perfect time for anybody who enjoys video games. Not only are all the new and old video games typically on sale, but we also finally have time to start clearing out our video game backlog during vacation.That is, until […]
Returning to a new normal in cinema: 2021’s top 5 films
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. 2021 was the year of audiences slowly but surely returning to cinemas to enjoy films in a theatrical format, on top of streaming services becoming more viable and acceptable for new movie releases and audience enjoyment. It’s become clear that audiences are willing to […]
Some tasty foods to cook for you and your friends this holiday season
Photo Courtesy of Jed Owen, Unsplash Winter months bring with them some of the best cooking of the year. Holiday recipes go beyond turkeys and stuffing if you take advantage of fall vegetables and warm spices. It’s more than just dinner, too: there’s something autumnal for every meal. Sides can […]
New spin on Oscar Wilde play filled with laughter and gorgeous style
Photo by Jenn French Oscar Wilde’s most popular play has made its way to Ramapo College, its energetic absurdity shaking Adler Theater to its core. “The Importance of Being Earnest” was met with roars of laughter and applause on its opening night of Friday, Nov. 12. Directed by Maria Vail, […]
Silk Sonic amazes with groove-filled debut album
Photo Courtesy of Guise Archives, Flickr Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have made some of the best music in the modern era, both of their sounds hearkening back to eras past with loads of funk and smooth lyrical delivery. As such, when the two announced their collaboration in the form […]
How diverse books have been paving modern mainstream recognition
Photo courtesy of Roffey Park Institute. Literature and the art of reading have been around for so many years that time has personally allowed it to be one of the most diverse areas of entertainment. Unfortunately, that does not mean prejudice is absent in the industry. For many years, it […]