Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Wiki. The story of Critical Role is somewhat of an anomaly. First starting off as a “Dungeons and Dragons” livestream back in 2015, Critical Role has grown into its own company, spanning various mediums and products all while maintaining a staggering grip on Twitch viewers. […]
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New music festival announced, received with major questioning
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 […]
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 […]
Artists and fans boycott against Spotify and Covid misinformation
Photo courtesy of Library of Congress Life, Flickr. On Dec. 31, Joe Rogan invited Dr. Robert Malone onto his podcast, “The Joe Rogan Experience.” Malone, a virologist known for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 in conservative media circles, made outlandish statements including a claim that the Biden administration is hiding proof about […]
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 […]
New Spotify Wrapped reveals what music and podcasts are adored worldwide
Photo courtesy of Julien Sabardu, Flickr. It’s the holiday season, and certainly the most wonderful time of the year. With the chilly weather, rush of finals and last-minute gift shopping, there is no better time to listen to the tunes that got you through this unusual year. For many, their go-to […]
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 […]