Michael Mohan’s new horror movie “Immaculate” is anything but. Despite starring Sydney Sweeney, which is arguably the only reason this movie is popular right now, this film is just another wannabe slasher that lacks character development, direction and good writing. The first issue with this movie is that for a […]
Arts & Entertainment
Berrie Center nurtures arts partnership with P.S. 28
When Berrie Center Director Lisa Campbell joined Ramapo in 2019, one of her highest priorities was to expand the Berrie Center’s outreach into the surrounding communities, especially those it wasn’t already directly working with. “We know that public funding of the arts in the schools has been cut radically, and […]
Hozier’s new EP brings in listeners with sweet hook
Hozier released an EP titled “Unheard” last Friday containing four songs that did not make the final cut for his last album, “Unreal Unearth.” The track list for the EP includes “Too Sweet,” “Wildflower and Barley (feat. Allison Russell),” “Empire Now” and “Fare Well.” One thing that has always set […]
‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ details heartwarming adventure
The new anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” has officially closed its first season, and now it’s time to agonizingly wait for more. The story was beautiful, capturing the journey of the elf mage Frieren, her human student Fern and the cowardly warrior Stark as they walk north to Aureole, their […]
Debut album ‘Mika’s Laundry’ reminds us to take things slow
Sweet-sounding piano and upbeat synth come together on Matt Champion’s debut solo album “Mika’s Laundry.” Released on March 22, Champion brings a slow pace to what we’ve heard from him in the past. The overall feel of the album complements the style of his earlier solo releases very well, and […]
Adrianne Lenker confronts death in beautiful new album
Adrianne Lenker’s new album, “Bright Future,” with songs such as “Sadness as a Gift,” connects the urgency to live with the certainty of death. Many of Lenker’s listeners have planted deep emotional roots in her previous folk solo album songs. I was reminded while listening to “Bright Future” that I […]
Lauran Hibberd gets delightfully personal in new album
English singer-songwriter Lauran Hibberd released her sophomore album “girlfriend material” last Friday. This pop-punk album follows Hibberd’s first studio album “Garageband Superstar” released in 2022. “girlfriend material” transports listeners to the early 2000s with its nostalgic sound and hints of teenage angst. A majority of the album consists of upbeat […]
Ariana Grande gets sentimental in new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’
Pop star and actress Ariana Grande has finally released her long-awaited seventh album on Friday, March 8. The album “Eternal Sunshine” is named after the film, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey. In an interview with Amazon Music, Grande said, “I’m a huge Jim Carrey fan and […]
Ramapo’s production of ‘F*cking A’ proves educational
The theater department put on the play “F*cking A” by Suzan-Lori Parks last weekend. The play is originally based on “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The 90-minute production portrays dark and serious themes mixed with a bit of foul language. Director and professor of theater Peter Campbell wrote about […]
Twenty One Pilots returns with underwhelming new single
Ever since Twenty One Pilots’ (TOP) release of “Trench” in 2018, they seem to have lingered under the radar. Even with their 2021 release of “Scaled and Icy,” it didn’t compare to the pure power of “Trench” and the story that comes along with it. I will never forget seeing […]