Project Almanac flawed, but intriguing
by Brianne Simone Meet the cast of Project Almanac: David Raskin, the MIT hopeful, his sister, Chris, and his friends Adam and Quinn. The entire cast is meant to be…
Whiplash flows masterfully, fluid in timing, pace, character
by Nick Farinola Whiplash is a movie that genuinely surprised me. I can easily say that I have never seen anything like this, but it is one of my favorite…
Ne-Yo’s new album features many well-known artists
by Julia Chirls As an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor, Ne-Yo has graced the music industry with his distinct talent since 1998. On January 27, his sixth…
New D.C.-based music blog wows, finds unknown talent
by Caroline Dorey-Stein If you aren’t following D. C. –based music blog “All Things Go” on Spotify, Twitter, or any other site, you’re doing it wrong. Formed by a group…
Ben’s Bands surprises with good food, good music, good atmosphere
by Livia Meneghin It was a dark winter night. I woke up from my nap, prepping my body for the long hours to come. I’m not your typical “out on…
Anderson’s new film carefully balances absurdity, drama
by Noah Sunshine Oscar bait—it’s a designation for larger-than-life films (think 2012’s Lincoln or perhaps even this year’s Imitation Game) that draw from history’s finest or bleeding-edge technology to convince…
Weaver’s Promises features strong, relatable lyricism with honest vocals
by Livia Meneghin Fairy Pop is so 2015. For a DJ, a new year means new music. To maintain a reputation of taste and trendiness, it is crucial to find…
Fall Out Boy makes disappointing revival overall
by Noah Sunshine Fall Out Boy’s new album, American Beauty/American Psycho truly did something wonderful for me — after perhaps 10 years of growing awareness in the music scene, I…
Perry settles Super Bowl halftime performance controversy
by Caroline Dorey-Stein The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most anticipated events of the year. It costs millions of dollars and attracts viewers from all over the…
Fury rolls in, stalls, fails to make impact at box office
By Preman Koshar II Layout Assistant It’s World War II. We’ve all learned about it; we all know the winners and the losers, the heroes and the villains. “Fury,” directed…
Popular R&B artist Mary J. Blige releases new album
By Julia Chirls II Staff Writer On November 24, Mary J. Blige released her newest album, The London Sessions. This is Blige’s 12th studio album to be released during her…
Lost on the River album displays Dylan’s lyrical prowess
By Caroline Dorey-Stein II Staff Writer Last month marked the finale of Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes, a music event 47 years in the making. T Bone…
Birdman flies due to expert camerawork, deep characters
By Noah Sunshine II Contributing Writer This year, there is a trend of comfort in the theatres. Sequels, Disney hits, biopics, and war movies sit vigil on the top box…