Photo courtsey of Eva Rinaldi, Flickr In the overall scheme of fashion weeks: London, New York City, Milan, and others, nothing stands quite as prominent and glamorous as what takes place in Paris, the city of lights. Despite particularly rainy days, some fashion houses dared to showcase their new collections […]
Author: CHRIS BARILLA
Being a ‘VSCO Girl’ is the newest trend flooding the internet
Photo courtesy of caryj180, Flickr Currently, one of the hottest apps for teens right now is VSCO: a photography app that allows users to edit and share their photos. Although the app seems quite simple itself, it’s this new identity of being a “VSCO girl” that is really trending. It […]
Netflix’s ‘The Politician’ is the next best bingeable show
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk are executive producers of “The Politician,” a Netflix original about getting to the top where the impossible is unable to get accomplished. Ryan Murphy, the creator of the show, signed a deal with Netflix for $300 million. He has had major success with […]
Sound and Fury is beautifully animated but falls flat
Photo courtesy of Do512, Flickr Creating a movie that is based off a music album is not an original idea to the film industry. Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” Daft Punk’s “Interstellar 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem” and The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band” are just […]
Melanie Martinez makes a comeback with sophomore album
Photo courtesy of Jose Garcia, Flickr After four years in the making, Melanie Martinez finally released her second album K-12. Melanie Martinez’s music discusses harsh topics, disguised with beautiful pastel color schemes and upbeat melodies. Her first album dealt with internal struggles, struggles in family life, and hardships in romance. Released […]
Netflix film ‘In the Shadow’ is its own worst enemy
Photo courtesy of El Hormiguero, Flickr “In the Shadow of the Moon” is the newest Netflix attempt at producing a thought-provoking and mind-boggling science fiction thriller. Sadly, this was not a complete success, mainly because the movie lost its charm while trying to impress its audience with how smart it […]
Kayne West delivers ‘album of the ages’ with ‘Jesus is King’
Photo courtesy of NRK P3, Flickr Kanye West has always been notoriously unpunctual. Throughout his career, he has promised fans he would release a seemingly endless string of music, teasing the tracks that never actually manifests into a published record. Whether it be his short-lived idea for a sequel to […]
Fall fashion: What to look for in the upcoming season
Photo courtesy of believeinsomething, Flickr As the leaves begin to develop their wonderful fall hues, the colors and patterns we clothe ourselves with tend to undergo a shift as well. Bright, summery colors, as well as whites, are traded in for earth tones, deeper shades of traditional colors and materials […]
CPB hosts Open Mic Night
Photo by Esther Gonzales As the lights dimmed, the center stage of Padovano Commons illuminated with bright neon purple and blue lights. Students buzzed with excitement, eager to support their friends and listen to new performers, as they took their seats at the leather couches or tables placed around the […]
Blink-182’s “Nine” is an improved, darker sound
Photo courtesy of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Flickr The veteran pop-punk trio, Blink-182, improved upon their sound with darker tones and themes on their newest album release, “Nine.” Although “Nine” is the band’s ninth album to date, it’s their second release since founding member Tom DeLonge left the band. DeLonge’s […]