‘This Woven Kingdom’ signals start of compelling fantasy series
By Gabrielle Kroeger âThis Woven Kingdomâ by Tahereh Mafi (âShatter Meâ) is an epic fantasy novel full of magic, danger and forbidden love. Alizeh is Jinn, meaning she has magical powers that make her stronger and faster than the average…
Knuckle Puck EP shows maturity, progress for band
By Connor LaLone Chicago-based punk-pop band Knuckle Puck (âNo Goodâ) released their new EP titled âDisposable Lifeâ on Feb. 4. The EP features two singles, as well as a cover: âHereâs Your Letter,â originally performed by Blink-182 (âI Miss You.â)…
Mitski opens up to listeners in reflective album âLaurel Hellâ
By Jade Gatling âLaurel Hellâ by Mitski (âTwo Slow Dancersâ) is the artistâs sixth studio album. It was released to most music platforms on Feb. 4, 2022. The Japanese-American singer managed to include numerous musical styles into her work. The…
Bastilleâs âGive Me the Futureâ creates sense of mystery, reflection
By Mackenzie Shields The British band âBastilleâ released their fourth album âGive Me the Futureâ on Feb. 4. In a world full of uncertainty, the band seeks to explore possibilities for what the future may hold. Clocking in at only…
âWeather Girlâ boasts humorous romance story, positive representation
By Gabrielle Kroeger âWeather Girlâ by Rachel Lynn Solomon (âWe Canât Keep Meeting Like Thisâ) is a romantic comedy that follows main character Ari Abrams, a weather girl for a Seattle news station. Ari loves everything about her job, except…
âHome Teamâ avoids discussing scandal, falls flat comedically
By Ethan Stinson During his one-year suspension from the NFL, former New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton assumed a new position as the offensive coordinator for his sonâs sixth-grade football team. The youth teamâs subsequent success and the controversy surrounding…
2 Chainz outshined by contributing artists in new album
By Patrick Cammarata Rap veteran 2 Chainz (âGrey Areaâ), formerly known as Tity Boi, returns after two years, following the release of âSo Help Me God!â in 2020. The newest album may be the final from the artist, following a…
Kristen Bell shines in satirical Netflix psychological thriller series
Once viewers get past âThe Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Windowâsâ incredibly long title, they can enjoy Kristen Bell (âBad Momsâ) delivering a stunning performance as Anna, a former painter struggling with grief…
‘Adventures of Buck Wild’ represents new low for ‘Ice Age’ series
By Jacey LaComb The sixth film in the âIce Age” series, and the first produced by Disney rather than Blue Sky Studios after Disneyâs acquisition of the studio, âAdventures of Buck Wildâ is a film that will probably please children…
Anthology film âThe Houseâ showcases macabre scenery, unique stories
By Ethan Stinson Perplexingly billed by Netflix as a dark comedy, âThe Houseâ is a stop-motion animated fantasy horror film presenting three self-contained stories centered around the titular abode. While slight instances of humor present themselves throughout, the heart of…
