Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you think of when you hear the name Led Zeppelin? For a lot of people, their iconic song “Stairway to Heaven” comes to mind first. Even for those who aren’t avid listeners of the iconic rock and roll band of the late 60s and 70s, “Stairway to Heaven” is a classic that has been heard on the radio time and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”
Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer “Dolemite is my name and fucking up motherfuckers is my game!” Is a line that reigns true as Eddie Murphy makes a triumphant return to comedy by portraying the legendary comedian, Rudy Ray Moore, in the 2019 Netflix film, “Dolemite Is My Name.” The film had its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7th of this year and … Continue reading “Dolemite is My Name”
Roni MartinezStaff Writer The eclectic rap group Clipping’s latest project is one that will leave listeners discombobulated and in deep thought. With themes of racism, gun violence, police brutality, and several instances of vivid and gory imagery, “There Existed an Addiction to Blood” is a buffet of ideas and experimentation. On top of all this, you also get fantastic and complex lyricism, worthy of looking … Continue reading “There Existed an Addiction to Blood”
Hannah HallStaff Writer Rex Orange County has been on a steady rise to popularity within the alternative and indie music scene in the last few years. From his bluesy beats to his catchy lyrics, he is a favorite for the social media-based generation of today. With his latest release, “Pony”, Rex Orange County is entering a new chapter of his music career in the best … Continue reading Rex Orange County: “Pony”
Marlas WhitleyStaff Writer ‘RWBY’ is an American web-series created by the late Mounty Oum, and produced by Rooster Teeth productions; the same studio also known for the popular web-series ‘Red vs. Blue’. RWBY has been running since 2013, and has spanned six volumes, with volume seven premiering soon. The show follows Ruby Rose as she attends Beacon Academy, an elite school for training Huntsmen and … Continue reading RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Get your garlic, crucifixes and wooden stakes ready for Triad Stage’s production of ‘Dracula’, but you might also want to bring your thinking cap. The adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic story is elaborately executed and brilliantly visually constructed, but the casting gives the audience many a hoop to jump through. It is obvious that the production crew heavily valued the aesthetic aspects … Continue reading ‘Dracula’ At the Triad Stage
Hannah HallStaff Writer It is no secret that we are living in the era of remakes. Every few months there are previews for new and improved versions of movies we all know and love on our screens. From live action versions of Disney classics such as, ‘Aladdin’ and ‘The Lion King’, to modern revamps of films such as, ‘A Star is Born’, remakes are on … Continue reading ‘The Addams Family’: The Reanimation of America’s Favorite Scary Family
Eden LangroverStaff Writer This Halloween season, Carolina Ballet presented the world premier of ‘Frankenstein’, an all new ballet created by the company’s Artistic Director, Zalman Raffael. Debuting brand new choreography, costumes and set design, as well as new music from J. Mark Scearce, Frankenstein certainly stands up to the company’s sensational Halloween predecessors- ‘Sleepy Hollow’ and ‘Dracula’. Complete madness meets impeccable classicality as Frankenstein’s monster … Continue reading Carolina Ballet Debuts ‘Frankenstein’
Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer With Spooky Season soon ending, it only seems right to breakdown one of the most revered slasher films in cinema history. ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” was the beginning of a new wave in the horror genre during the 1970s of iconic villainous figures that would later bring Michael Meyers, Freddy Kruger, Pinhead, Jason Voorhees, etc. Practically all the big guys we love … Continue reading Classic Horror in Introspection: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Roni MartinezStaff Writer Yes, it did take ten years for the ‘Zombieland’ sequel to come out, but some may like to think of this wait as merely aging the film like a fine wine. ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has just recently been released, with the entire original cast reprising their roles for one more ride. Just as it has been ten years in our world, ten … Continue reading ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’
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