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. […]
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‘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 […]
‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’ claws its way onto the Nintendo Switch
When a game is rereleased, it needs to provide something new to make it worth the price tag. This is exactly what is present in the port of “Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury” for the Nintendo Switch. Originally released in November 2013, the game came out on […]
‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’ piques fan interest
Sometimes video game companies release a game to tide fans over that becomes much more interesting than a spin-off should be. This is the case with Nintendo’s “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity,” released Nov. 20 for the Nintendo Switch. After the success of 2017’s “Breath of the Wild,” Zelda fans […]
‘The White Tiger’ illustrates India’s complex caste system
How far would you go to break free from a system responsible for your oppression? “The White Tiger,” based on the book of the same name, examines this question through the cynical tale of Balram Halwai (Adarsh Gourav). “The White Tiger,” available to watch on Netflix, was released in theaters […]
The ‘Animaniacs’ remain totally insane-y in reboot
The 1990s is often reminisced upon by millennials as the greatest decade for cartoons and animation. While this notion can be contested, there is at least one show that stood out among the rest as something special. Steven Spielberg’s “Animaniacs” is a series that modernized classic Looney Tunes cartoon violence […]
Agora’s favorite festive holiday films
Klaus If you’re looking for a cozy family-friendly movie to enjoy this Christmas season, “Klaus” is the movie for you. “Klaus,” a 2019 film available to watch on Netflix, takes on the origin of Santa Claus. After fumbling his way through postman academy, spoiled and lazy Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) graduates […]
‘A Tori Kelly Christmas’ keeps on giving
To anyone not already in the holiday spirit, one album can surely do the trick. Singer Tori Kelly released her fourth studio album “A Tori Kelly Christmas” on Oct. 30. Kelly’s self-made music career first gained recognition when her YouTube video song covers, such as Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You” […]