New Weezer EP ‘SZNZ: Spring’ fails to live up to popular band’s early hits
“SZNZ: Spring” is the newest EP by legendary alt-rock band Weezer (“My Name is Jonas”), appropriately named as it dropped on the spring equinox March 20. If you are a fan of their earlier works, be warned that this new…
Wallows’ ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ asks listeners to do just that
By Abigail Connolly So-Cal band Wallows (“Remember When”) released their sophomore studio album that leaves listeners looking for something more. Formed initially in 2011 under the name “Join the Band,” band members Braeden Lemasters, guitar and vocals, Cole Preston, guitar…
‘The Suite Spot’ sports lighthearted romance, inclusive characters
By Gabrielle Kroeger “The Suite Spot” by Trish Doller (“The Float Plan”) is the second book in the “Beck Sisters” duology. In this novel, Rachel Beck is working her dream job as a hotel manager until she gets fired for…
Nintendo solidifies position as greatest gaming company of all time
By William Rogers With the recent announcement of the lineup of games being released for the Nintendo Switch this year, Nintendo has launched itself into the spot of being the number one video game company in the world. With recently…
Laker Review predicts 2022 Academy Award winners
Delayed by a month to avoid conflict with the Beijing Olympics, the 2022 Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday. Following the notably troubled, unorthodox 2021 Oscars broadcast, this year’s ceremony aims to draw in viewers through a…
‘Big Mouth’ spinoff ‘Human Resources’ balances crude humor, heavy topics
At long last, the “Big Mouth” spinoff “Human Resources” arrived on Netflix on March 18. Equally raunchy and expletive-filled as its predecessor, “Human Resources” follows the inner lives of all those “hormone monsters” who pilot their humans through grief, anxiety…
‘Hook, Line, and Sinker’ successfully concludes ‘Bellinger Sisters’ series
By Gabrielle Kroeger “Hook, Line, and Sinker” by Tessa Bailey (“It Happened One Summer”) is the second book in “The Bellinger Sisters” duology, and it is in the contemporary romance genre. The first book, “It Happened One Summer,” followed main…
‘Fresh’ offers unique take on traditional suspense-horror genre
Hulu’s original film “Fresh” circumvents many typical horror-thriller tropes for a unique and exciting movie that is sure to satisfy. With the title and intro credits not appearing until 33 minutes into the film, it is clear to viewers they…
Grim ’80s animated film ‘The Brave Little Toaster’ still holds up today
By: Gavin Gonzalez The ’80s were a wild time for children as the tensions of the Cold War were nearing a close and the popularity of new hobbies like video games and roller rinks ruled the school playgrounds. This could…
Coheed and Cambria, The Wonder Years rock Rochester with tours
By: Connor LaLone Alternative and progressive rock group Coheed and Cambria (“The Liars Club”) performed live at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, NY on March 14. The band’s stop in Western NY was one of the last for the…
