The movies, developments that defined the 2010s
Though few things are certain in this world, the claim that cinema as a form of art and entertainment remained static during the 2010s it...
Entertainment
Eggers’s ‘The Lighthouse’ impresses with style
Robert Eggers burst onto the feature film scene in 2015 with “The Witch,” a period horror piece set in Puritan New England, notable for its...
‘Bojack Horseman’ continues surprising to the end
After some delays, Netflix announced that everyone’s favorite show about a terrible, alcoholic horse would return for its final season. While the sudden news was...
Soulful vocals make ‘Kiwanuka’ one of the year’s best
This past week, singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka released his third studio album, the self-titled “Kiwanuka.” The soulful crooner transcends time with a voice and sound reminiscent...
Come ‘Cry’ with Cigarettes After Sex’s new album
Cigarettes After Sex does not disappoint with the release of their second studio album, “Cry.” Despite having a limited discography released over a decade, the...
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’: movie of the year
This last weekend saw the release of one of the best movies of 2019, if not the singular best. Pick any appealing movie quality —...
‘Little Miss Sumo’ challenges gender inequality
On Oct. 28, Netflix released “Little Miss Sumo,” a documentary short from British filmmaker Matthew Kay. The 20 minute film, which was first released in...
‘Tell Me Who I am’ explores memory, trauma
Movies often utilize amnesia as storytelling devices. The villains of “Captain Marvel” erase the heroine’s (Brie Larson) memory in an effort to suppress her humanity,...
Beabadoobee impresses with vocals on new EP
Rising star Beabadoobee proves that her obnoxiously long name is worth knowing with her EP release, “Space Cadet.” In roughly twenty minutes, this record takes...
‘Joker’ fails despite excellent cast, cinematography
After “Joker” took home the biggest prize of the Venice Film Festival, a pandemonium of anxiety and debate erupted across the internet. Although the hysteria...
‘El Camino’ gives ‘Breaking Bad’ fans one last ride
Good endings are a luxury in television — closure, doubly so. Renowned shows as recent as “Game of Thrones” revolutionized television but failed to stick...
Wilco’s ‘Ode to Joy’ brings lyrical, thematic variety
Jeff Tweedy is particular. The Wilco front-man has never been one to pick up an aesthetic for an album and drop it by the time...
‘Angel’s Pulse’ brings eclectic blend of sounds
Blood Orange takes listeners on a psychedelic ride with mixtape “Angel’s Pulse” through its gentle vocals and bouncy synth sounds. This mixtape is not intended...
‘Zombieland’ sequel lives up to quality of original
When another horde of zombies arrive on their doorstep, Woody Harrelson repeats his iconic line: “It’s time to nut up or shut up.” Quickly, a...
‘Judy’ connects young viewers to classic performer
The average college student most likely has a limited relationship with Judy Garland (“The Wizard of Oz,” “Meet Me in St. Louis,” “A Star Is...
Twice’s ‘Feel Special’ brings more mature sound
Korean pop phenomenon Twice is widely known as the nation’s girl group for their charming, girly concepts, with some worldwide hits including “TT,” “Cheer Up,”...
Whitney impresses in show at Variety Playhouse
On Sept. 20, Atlanta’s tattooed masses filed into Variety Playhouse in Little Five Points, shuffled to the bar for 20 ounce cans of Yuengling, Miller...
Imagine festival continues to improve experience
Imagine Music Festival was back for another crazy weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway this past weekend. This year’s lineup featured some familiar names for regular...