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Spotify creates playlist of newly released songs

Every Friday, Spotify launches an updated compilation of new music releases. This week’s update features new songs by renowned artists such as Ariana Grande (“Thank u, Next”), Halsey (“Hopeless Fountain Kingdom”), Drake (“Scorpion”), and French Montana (“Jungle Rules”). This week’s…

‘Tigers are Not Afraid’ tackles devastation of Mexican drug wars on families

Recently released for English language audiences on Shudder, only the second most inconvenient streaming service after DC Universe, “Tigers are Not Afraid,” originally titled “Vuelven,” directed by Issa LĂłpez, is a sort-of horror, sort-of realist drama film that tackles both…

Student Spotlight (9/14/19): ‘Rebel Pebble’

There once was a pebble, Rebel Pebble and a rebellious pebble she was. Most pebbles were adorned with one solid color, they adorned themselves with their very favorite one. They became amber, cyan, azure and more, but always one color….

Billie Eilish morphs into demon for new interpretive music video

Billie Eilish has made headlines for her “anti-pop” hit singles and album “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?” Her haunting voice, distinct fashion sense and open personality captivated audiences and catapulted her into stardom which only escalated…

Dave Chappelle does stand-up, everyone loses their minds

The comedic mastermind that is Dave Chappelle has added another stand-up comedy special on Netflix and it is not for those who have thin skin. The title “Sticks & Stones” is clearly attributing to the old saying. It is plain…

With three-hour films being accepted, should intermissions return?

The year 2019 has provided the public with more blockbuster films pushing the three-hour mark than any other year in recent memory. “Avengers: Endgame,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “IT Chapter Two” have all been noted for their…

Post Malone spreads his artisitc wings in ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’

On Sept. 6, Post Malone released his third album, entitled “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Before releasing the album, he dropped four of the included songs as singles: “Sunflower,” “Wow.,” “Goodbyes” and “Circles.” These were solid indications of what was to come, but…

‘Blinded By The Light’ provides testament to impact of music and culture

“Blinded by The Light” was a wonderful way for the summer of 2019 to end. This Gurinder Chadha (“Viceroy’s House”) directed homage to the artistry of “The Boss” is everything it needed to be. During an influx of music-related films…

New film ‘Good Boys’ like ‘Big Mouth’ meets ‘Ferris Bueller’

“Good Boys,” the newest collaboration released by friends and producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (“Long Shot”), designates itself from a significant amount of the duo’s past works in that it does not require showcasing the variable effects of drugs…