‘Good Riddance’ redefines the lyrical pop genre
It’s been two weeks since Gracie Abrams released her debut album, and it remains a hotbed of discussion within the music industry. Gracie Abrams is the daughter of JJ Abrams, director of films such as...
View ArticleThe women of ‘boygenius’
Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers have all had successful solo careers. Before the artists reached stardom on their own, however, Bridgers, Dacus and Baker were members of the band,...
View ArticleWeekly Playlist: Staff picks for Women’s History Month
“Not Strong Enough” — boygenius By Jamie Long, Collegian Staff The fourth single off the indie trio’s second album, “The Record,” is possibly the most quintessentially boygenius song they have released...
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‘Alright, Alright, Alright’: Thirty Years of ‘Dazed and Confused’
30 years ago, one of the biggest day-in-the-life films was released: the Richard Linklater cult-classic, “Dazed and Confused.” The film takes place during the last day of school for Austin, Texas...
View Article‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves’ manages to perfectly convey the...
Directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves” sets out on the almost impossible task of capturing the adventure, creativity and improvisation that...
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UMass AASA’s Asian Night takes over the Mullins Center
This past Saturday, April 22, the UMass Asian-American Student Association held its 39th annual Asian Night: “Memories in Motion.” One month ago, the cultural RSO announced the event would be held in...
View Article‘Beastie Boys Story’ review: Three bad brothers you know so well
In April 2020, Apple TV+ released “Beastie Boys Story,” a live documentary hosted by Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond, where the two reflect on the making of their band along with their...
View ArticleTop highlights from season 48 of ‘Saturday Night Live’
Season 48 of “Saturday Night Live” came to an end on April 15, with the “Ana de Armas” episode. With massive cast turnover from season 47, I was unsure how this season would pan out. Despite getting...
View ArticleA24 has found its stride in horror
A24 Films has been at the forefront of arthouse cinema, being recognized during the past awards season for films like “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and popular television shows like “Euphoria.”...
View ArticleInside the mind behind Esmer’s music
“I was working as a barista and was very unhappy with my job. While working, I would dream of becoming a big and successful artist, but I had to be content with a nine-to-five. Big things don’t happen...
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