This review contains spoilers from season three of “The Circle.” When “The Circle” aired for the first time last year, it quickly became one of my favorite shows because its concept, gameplay and cast instantly drew me in. In this reality show, individuals are housed together in separate apartment units […]
Entertainment
Blue’s Clues: the show that listened back
Today I would not be surprised to catch a 20 to 30 year-old watching old episodes of the children’s TV show “Blue’s Clues.” I will admit I have done it myself recently. Although odd, it is not “out of the blue” that I return to the familiar company of Steve, […]
Laufey’s ‘Typical of Me’ embraces the past, creates something brand new
What modern music is often lacking is an artist of pure originality, and the industry has found that originality. Laufey Lin released her debut ep “Typical of Me” on April 30. The Icelandic cellist and singer/songwriter has already had years of musical experience, from performing with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra […]
New Square Enix platformer ‘Balan Wonderworld’ lacks wonder and fun
Spending money on most AAA games seems like it can cost an arm and a leg for college students with a $60 price tag. However, most of the time this expense is made up for by the quality and duration of the game in question. That is not how “Balan […]
Titans clash again after 59 years
This review contains spoilers for “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” In the world of blockbusters, both the Godzilla and King Kong franchises are literally and metaphorically dominant monsters. And in a tradition almost as old as the two franchises, such titans of cinema are almost obligated […]
‘Chet Baker Sings’ helps alleviate stress
Most people have a certain type of music that helps them destress from overwhelming situations. Mine happens to be a jazz album from 1956. “Chet Baker Sings” was the first vocal album cool jazz trumpeter Chet Baker ever recorded. What makes this album so calming and timeless is the relaxing […]
Taylor Swift takes back ownership of ‘Fearless’
Released on April 9, “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)” strikes back at Big Machine Records after the independent record label purchased Swift’s past music without her permission in June 2019. Swift’s music catalog, from her self-titled debut that was released in 2006 to 2017’s “reputation,” is now owned by Big Machine Records. […]
‘Disco Elysium’ introduces new faces and voices
In Martinaise, the grimy seaside district of the capital Revachol, an amnesiac detective jogs across streets marked with scars from a failed revolution. In the role-playing video game “Disco Elysium,” you play as a detective who drank so much he forgot that he was a police officer. He doesn’t even know his own name. Nevertheless, […]
Beach Bunny is sick of nice guys
Growing up, the minds of young women are filled with the “do’s and don’ts” of life, femininity and appropriateness. Some have noticed that many of these notions are centered on men and what could be a mild inconvenience to them. Taking a stand against sexism and toxic masculinity, indie rock […]
‘Persona 5 Strikers’ sees the Phantom Thieves’ return
Released worldwide on Feb. 23 for PC, PS4 and Switch after a Japan-only launch last year, “Persona 5 Strikers” reunites the Phantom Thieves of Heart for one more adventure. Much like “Persona 5,” “Persona 5 Strikers” focuses on the Phantom Thieves of Heart using their supernatural powers to change the […]