Follow the descent into madness in new film Joker as failed comedian Arthur Fleck becomes Gotham’s infamous villain. The film premiered on Oct. 4 and stars Joaquin Phoenix in his eerie rendition of the Joker’s backstory. Todd Phillips directed the film and leads it in a raw, uncomfortable, shocking and artistic direction. The cast features… Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix revives Joker with tragic background
Category: Reviews
Walking Dead season premiere
The Walking Dead season premieres always have a difficult job. They must show the aftermath of the previous episode’s epic conclusion, reintroduce us to our characters, and plant the seeds for what is ahead. This season had a more difficult task as the premiere was made available early in promotion for AMC’s new streaming service,… Continue reading Walking Dead season premiere
Graphic design art exhibited in Humanities
UTM held an opening reception of “Era of Terror,” an art exhibition by Brittney Rose on Oct 1. The exhibition is open through Nov. 23 and can be found in the Hortense-Parrish Writing Center located in Humanities 209. “Era of Terror” features six unique pieces filled with color and creativity. These pieces are all a… Continue reading Graphic design art exhibited in Humanities
Unbelievable: A Commentary
Netflix released a new limited series called Unbelievable on Sept. 13. The series is based on a news article from 2015 called “An Unbelievable Story of Rape,” written by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong. The article and the series both follow the true story of a serial rapist case and the first victim who… Continue reading Unbelievable: A Commentary
Stranger Things: What’s in store for Season 4
****Spoiler Alert**** Stranger Things has been officially renewed for a fourth season, and there are many theories about what’s coming next for everyone’s favorite characters. The Duffer Brothers, creators of the series, released a trailer for season four on Sept. 30. There are typically clues hidden in these teasers for fans to contemplate until the… Continue reading Stranger Things: What’s in store for Season 4
Top 5 Friends episodes celebrating 25 years
2019 marks the 25th Anniversary of the 90s sitcom Friends. So, I thought I would share my top five favorite Friends moments. 5. The episode “The One with All the Cheesecakes” gave viewers a glimpse into the friendship of Chandler and Rachel. The two friends bonded over “stealing” a neighbor’s delicious cheesecakes until eventually the… Continue reading Top 5 Friends episodes celebrating 25 years
Post Malone releases new album
Post Malone released his third studio album Hollywood’s Bleeding on Friday, Sept. 6. The album’s 17 songs include “Sunflower,” “Circles,” “Goodbyes,” and “Wow,” four singles previously released prior to the album. The album includes some of his softer, more heart-filled R&B styles highlighting his hardships in relationships and personal pain like his first studio album,… Continue reading Post Malone releases new album
It: Chapter 2 Review
It: Chapter 2 was released in theaters on Sept. 6, 2019. The film’s length is two hours and fifty minutes, and every minute is worth watching. The movie takes place twenty-seven years after the Losers’ Club defeats Pennywise, but the dancing clown has returned to Derry. The beginning of the movie introduces characters that you… Continue reading It: Chapter 2 Review
Norman rocks well
Norman F—ing Rockwell!, Lana Del Rey’s sixth studio album, was released Aug. 30, 2019. NFR! has a total of 14 tracks and is deeply introspective and rather melancholic. “NFR!”, the title track, is, in Del Rey’s words, “about this guy who is such a genius artist but he thinks he’s the s— and he knows… Continue reading Norman rocks well
Taylor Swift’s Lover is full of stories of, well, love
Taylor Swift released her new album titled Lover on Aug. 23, 2019. Lover features 18 tracks that are, in Swift’s words, “a celebration of love, in all its complexity, coziness, and chaos.” In the months leading up to the album’s release, Swift released four singles: “ME!,” “You Need To Calm Down,” “The Archer” and “Lover”.… Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Lover is full of stories of, well, love