‘Easy on Me’ brings hope for upcoming Adele album

Adele (“Someone Like You”) released her latest single, “Easy On Me,” on Oct. 15, and it is easy to love. Set to release again on her newest album coming out on Nov. 19, “Easy On Me” is the perfect breakup/divorce…

Bold ‘When Christmas Comes Around…’ hypes listeners for holidays

Kelly Clarkson (Wrapped in Red) released her ninth studio album “When Christmas Comes Around…” on Oct. 15 and it proves that it is never too early to get into the holiday spirit.  The album has 12 tracks, with four new…

Depressive ‘Working for the Knife’ concludes Mitski hiatus

Mitskisuki Laycock, known as Mitski (“Two Slows Dancers”), has released a new single titled “Working for the Knife” after years of silence following her “Be the Cowboy” album tour, along with a music video for the song. Mitski’s music fits…

Laker Review highlights movies to watch during Halloween season

Every October, Halloween fans make it a priority to revisit certain films in preparation for the Oct. 31 holiday. From “Beetlejuice” to “Hocus Pocus,” certain films have remained popular options for Halloween lovers to watch on a yearly basis, especially…

Anderson film “Licorice Pizza” highly anticipated, casting ideal

Paul Thomas Anderson  (“Phantom Thread”) promises the coming-of-age film of the year with the release of the trailer for “Licorice Pizza.” Set in the San Fernando Valley, 1973, “Licorice Pizza” follows the story of two teens “growing up, running around…

‘Music of the Spheres’ shows introspective, energetic Coldplay

Grammy Award winners Coldplay released their ninth studio album, “Music of The Spheres” on Oct. 15. The concept album is in many ways a journey into uncharted territory for the band, which has garnered worldwide popularity in the past with…

Crossword, Sudoko answers from Oct. 15

New “Cold Heart” remix brings perfect blend of vocals

Elton John (“Rocketman”) and Dua Lipa (“Levitating”) released “Cold Heart – Claptone Remix” on Oct. 8 as the fourth version of their duet. “Cold Heart – PNAU Remix” was released on Aug. 13, “Cold Heart – The Blessed Madonna Remix”…

‘The Manor’ awkwardly subverts horror, thriller genres

“The Manor” brings a somewhat refreshing plot to the horror and thriller genres.  Directed and written by Axelle Carolyn (“Soulmate”), “The Manor” takes place in an elderly home. Judith Albright (Barbara Hershey, “Insidious”) suffers from a stroke, causing her to…

‘Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania’ revives popular SEGA franchise

By William Rogers After a 15-year drought, video game publisher SEGA has revived a dying franchise with their latest “Super Monkey Ball” game. “Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania,” released on Oct. 6, is a blast to play. The franchise has…