‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

Hannah HallStaff Writer Once again, Netflix is fueling the binge addiction for many media consumers with an all-new original television series. Just a few weeks after releasing the smash hit,‘The Politician’, the streaming platform released ‘Daybreak’. Will this series live up to the success of other fantasy-based Netflix Originals such as ‘The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’, ‘The Order’, and ‘Hemlock Grove’? On October 24, 2019, … Continue reading ‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

Commercial or Contemporary? A Peculiar Observation of UNCG Dance

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer UNCG’s dance department is currently two performances into their fall concert season, with one performance showcasing faculty choreography, and two performances choreographed and performed by students.  As usual, the dance department had a strong performance season, but I couldn’t help but notice a quite cavernous compositional gap between the textbook techniques, and the actual dancing in the shows. It seemed that students … Continue reading Commercial or Contemporary? A Peculiar Observation of UNCG Dance

‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Earl Sweatshirt has come out with another collection of alternative and lyric heavy songs, and this one does not disappoint.  ‘Feet of Clay’ is not so much an album as it is a musical experience. It’s something that you put on late at night when you’re feeling fed up with the politics and atrocities taking place around the world. The labyrinthine lyricism … Continue reading ‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience

Happy Birthday, “Zeppelin IV”

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”

“Dolemite is My Name”

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”

“There Existed an Addiction to Blood”

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”

Rex Orange County: “Pony”

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”

RWBY Vol. 7 to Premier with Two More Volumes in the Future

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

‘Dracula’ At the Triad Stage

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

‘The Addams Family’: The Reanimation of America’s Favorite Scary Family

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