New ‘Bojack’ season gallops ahead of the pack
It has become all too common to have “damaged” lead characters in television shows, once a rejection of an age of perfect and pristine plastic...
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‘Purge’ series brings nothing new to tired franchise
USA’s new series “The Purge” asks the question of what would happen if all crime were legal for one night of each year. The idea...
‘Egypt Station’ supplies fans with classic McCartney sound
Following a busy summer full of cryptic Instagram posts, a carpool karaoke appearance with James Corden and an intimate surprise concert at Grand Central Station,...
‘Raise Vibration’ offers fresh message, old sound
Lenny Kravitz’s new album, released September 7, 2018, marks his long-awaited 11th studio album release. “Raise Vibration” is a high-spirited mobilization that marks somewhat of...
‘Slime Language’ demonstrates the danger of the feature
On August 17, with little fanfare, reknowned Atlanta trap artist Young Thug released his newest album “Slime Language”. In the past couple of years, Young...
“One Dollar” premiere narratively bankrupt
In today’s society, cash changes hands incessantly, and one rarely stops to think about where it has been. With the average lifespan of a one...
Aussie star Sivan shines in sophomore album
Lively pop production underscored by an 80’s synth style summarizes the sound profile for Troye Sivan’s sophomore album “Bloom.” The 23-year-old Australian hit the mainstream...
Lloyd LP “Tru” explores innovative analogue sound
Atlanta-based R&B singer-songwriter Lloyd recently celebrated the release his first full-length studio album in seven years, a feature-heavy LP called “Tru.” The record expands upon...
‘Jack Ryan’ blends action with deeper themes
All summer, Amazon Studios has teased its television adaptation of Tom Clancy’s best-selling “Jack Ryan” series, and last weekend, the first season became available. Jack...
‘Go to School’ too complicated for its own good
On Aug. 24, the New York-based rock band The Lemon Twigs released their third studio album since brothers Brian and Michael D’Addario formed the band,...
Leon Bridges exceeds expectations at Chastain
On Tuesday Aug. 28 a few thousand Atlantans descended on Chastain Park for a large picnic. At least that is what the Chastain Park Amphitheatre...
Martin sticks to strengths in ‘The Overthinker’
Comedian Demetri Martin has not ventured too far into the public consciousness since the release of his 2015 Netflix special “Live (At the Time).” His...
‘Ordeal by Innocence’ reinvents detective genre
Amazon recently released an adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1958 whodunnit “Ordeal by Innocence.” The novel follows the struggle of the Argyles, an upper-class British family,...
New Death Cab for Cutie album is alternative perfection
On Aug. 17, Death Cab for Cutie released its ninth studio album since the group first formed in 1997, titled “Thank You for Today.” The...
‘Lamp Lit Prose’ too complicated for its own good
On July 13 the experimental rock band Dirty Projectors released their eighth studio album titled “Lamp Lit Prose.” The band, which centers on vocalist and...
‘Who is America?’ fails as comedy and commentary
Sacha Baron Cohen has made a career out of shameless and confrontational comedy which is often downright difficult to watch. His modus operandi is to...
“How It Ends” leaves viewers disappointed
Netflix’s rapid advance into the motion picture industry has been nothing short of impressive. “Ozark,” “Orange is the New Black,” and “Narcos” all impress almost...
Documentary examines life and career of Robin Williams
Robin Williams made his career out of stylistically upbeat, high-energy comedy. He often discussed dark topics in his routines, but he always did so with...