âCry Machoâ preserves the spirit of classic Western films
Early in his almost 70-year career, Clint Eastwood (âThe Muleâ) cemented himself as one of the most iconic faces of the Western genre after appearing as âThe Man With No Nameâ in Sergio Leoneâs âDollars Trilogy.â Later on in his…
âHawkeyeâ trailer gives expectations for joyful holiday adventure
On Sept. 13, Marvel Studios released the trailer for the upcoming âHawkeyeâ series. Coming to Disney+ this November, the trailer did not disappoint. Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner, âAvengers: Endgameâ) is confronted with his past role as an assassin in the…
Laker Review recommends novel for Hispanic Heritage Month
Though Hispanic culture should be celebrated everyday, Hispanic Heritage Month brings special attention to the history and achievements of the Latino community. There are so many great books by Latino authors that go in depth into the struggles of being…
New album âMONTEROâ promises bright future for Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X (âOld Town Roadâ) has struck gold with his new album âMONTERO.â Released on Sept. 17, the project is his first ever studio album. Apart from his â7 EP,â Nas X has always been one to only release…
âMalignantâsâ laughable execution squanders unique premise
Over the course of his career, director James Wan (âAquamanâ) has become a force to be reckoned with in the horror film genre. Through properties such as the âSawâ franchise, Wan has shown a knack for thinking outside the box…
âOnce Upon a Time in Queensâ details rise, fall of 80s Mets
âOnce Upon a Time in Queens,â directed by Nick Davis (âTed Williams: âThe Greatest Hitter Who Ever Livedââ), is a four-part ESPN â30 for 30â documentary that aired on Sept. 14 and 15. The film features interviews with members of…
“WarioWare” franchise brings high quality gaming to Nintendo fans
At the 2021 E3 gaming convention, Nintendo fans were treated to a surprise when it was announced that a new entry in the âWarioWareâ franchise titled âWarioWare: Get it Together!â will be released this September. Like past installments in the…
Kacey Musgraves’ new album sparks powerful blend in genres
Kacey Musgraves (“Justified”), the Grammy-award- winning singer-songwriter stuns yet again with her fifth studio album âstar-crossed.â Released Sept. 10 through MCA Nashville and Interscope Records, the 15 track album has been met with mostly positive critic reviews and received a…
âUntourable Albumâ boasts smooth, relaxing indie tunes
Canadian indie band Men I Trust (âLaurenâ), featuring Jessy Caron on bass and guitar, Dragos Chiriac on keyboard and Emmanuelle Proulx as lead vocalist, released their fourth album âUntourable Albumâ on Aug. 24. Men I Trustâs overall sound is similar…
Mysterious âDark and Shallow Liesâ impresses young adult fans
In September, âDark and Shallow Liesâ by Ginny Myers Sain officially released from Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Since March 2021, when the cover of âDark and Shallow Liesâ was first revealed, Penguin Teen had been promoting the…
