‘Oldest Daughter’ hints at upcoming Wonder Years album
By Connor LaLone Pop-punk group The Wonder Years (“Local Man Ruins Everything”) released a single, “Oldest Daughter” on April 21. The track is from their upcoming album which as of yet is untitled. The album was initially announced by the…
‘The Northman’ showcases visually impressive revenge story
By Ethan Stinson Having kicked off his career helming modern horror classics “The Witch” and “The Lighthouse,” director Robert Eggers (“Brothers”) has proven he is one of modern cinema’s premier directors. Transitioning to historical fiction and action for his most…
Theatre department brings down house with ‘The Wedding Singer’
By Faith Smith “The Wedding Singer” takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Since “The Phantom of the…
‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ set to reunite fan favorite characters
By Connor LaLone Marvel Studios has released the long awaited teaser trailer for July release “Thor: Love and Thunder.” The film will deviate from the established format of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in the way in which “Love and…
Debut author Caitlin Barasch hooks fans with ‘A Novel Obsession’
By Faith Smith “A Novel Obsession” by debut author Caitlin Barasch is a twisty sort of story within a story. It is a first-person narrative of the general fiction genre. In “A Novel Obsession,” we meet Naomi Ackerman, a 24-year-old…
Humorous ‘Love From Scratch’ leaves readers all smiles
By Gabrielle Kroeger “Love From Scratch” by Kaitlyn Hill is a workplace, rivals-to-lovers’ romance. This is Hill’s debut novel about Reese Camden and Benny Beneventi who are two interns at a company called Friends of Flavor. Both Camden and Beneventi…
‘Wizarding World’ hits new low with ‘Secrets of Dumbledore’
By Ethan Stinson Challenged by the poor reception of its predecessor and the recasting of its primary antagonist, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” had a lot to overcome if it wished to keep the moderately successful “Wizarding World” prequel…
Must-see indie pop band Peach Pit puts on rousing Buffalo concert
By John Custodio Peach Pit (“Alrighty Aphrodite”) performed at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo on April 9, playing a mix of classic bangers and new hits off of their recent album “From 2 to 3.” Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Peach…
Angsty ‘Metal Lords’ shows viewers headbanging good time
“Metal Lords” is about to be your new favorite coming-of-age film. It made its debut on Netflix on April 8, and while it has some fresh faces you may not know, it is sure to win you over with its…
Pro-LGBTQ album ‘Bronco’ defies country music conventions
By John Custodio Orville Peck (“Dead of Night”) released his second studio album “Bronco” on April 8 to favorable response from professional and casual critics on websites like Metacritic. Known for his unique style of dress and cryptic personality, Peck…