Jessica Knoll reimagines Ted Bundy story through victimsâ eyes
Rating: 3/5 stars True crime is a genre that has been exploited for decades, and the genre has grown exponentially recently through podcasts, television and books. âBright Young Womenâ is a book based loosely on the killings of Ted Bundy….
Troye Sivan dances to isolation on queer-focused new album
Rating: 5/5 stars Songs about love, passion and desire are no rarity in the media; modern pop stars such as Katy Perry (âI Think Iâm Readyâ) and Taylor Swift (âI Can See Youâ) have laid the groundwork for relationships of…
Indie rock leading ladies release ârestâ of recent recordings
Rating: 4/5 stars Despite what the name suggests, the new EP from indie supergroup boygenius (âthe recordâ) is not simply âthe restâ of what they recorded for their recent full-length album. In fact, âthe restâ is a brand new, consciously…
Eras Tour concert film satisfying despite steep ticket price gimmick
Rating: 4.5/5 stars On Oct. 12, Taylor Swift (âMidnightsâ) brought her global phenomenon âThe Eras Tourâ to movie theaters everywhere. Swiftâs tour is known for having an intense demand for tickets, creating massive problems on TicketMaster and prompting some of…
âMosquitoâ by PinkPantheress bites charts without leaving itchÂ
Rating: 4/5 stars English musician PinkPantheress (âAngelâ) has not changed much after reaching the mainstream. Her remix of her bubblegum pop banger âBoyâs a liarâ with Ice Spice (âBarbie Worldâ) topped the Billboard Hot 100, giving her both commercial success…
The Rolling Stones, Gaga, Wonder drop their holy trinity collab
Rating: 5/5 stars The collaboration no one could have predicted is here. On Sept. 25, The Rolling Stones (âBlue & Lonesomeâ) released âSweet Sounds Of Heaven,â which will be on their upcoming album âHackney Diamonds.â The song features Stevie Wonder…
Fallinâ for films: Movie recommendations for Halloween, autumn season
As it is now sweater in the morning, regret it in the afternoon weather, fans of cooler temperatures can start to embrace their love for the fall season. It is time for delicious pumpkin cookies, apple picking and spontaneous trips…
Castlevania stays true to historical background with âNocturneâ spin-off
Rating: 4/5 stars The Castlevania series is one of the longest franchises in gaming history and one of the first in the Metroidvania genre. The gothic horror action series follows a Belmont family member as they defeat the lord of…
âMean Girls: The Musicalâ has âfetchâ performance on stage in Syracuse
Rating: 4/5 stars From Sept. 26 to Sept. 30, a touring production of the musical version of âMean Girlsâ came to the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse. I was fortunate to be able to attend the production on Sept. 29. âMean…
Wes Andersonâs âHenry Sugarâ proves directorâs storytelling expertise
Rating: 5/5 stars Wes Andersonâs (âAsteroid Cityâ) adaptation of Roald Dahlâs (âCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryâ) short story, âThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,â is about the mystical extrasensory perception of Imdad Khan (Ben Kingsley, âLearning to Driveâ). Actually, it…
