Last week, I had the pleasure of watching Whiplash for the first time. It is a dramatic film that captures the human capacity of obsession and displays how far someone will go to pursue their dreams. Andrew is the main protagonist of this story, but one character in the film steals the show in every […]
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UFC Teams Up with Zach Snyder for New Movie
The sport of martial arts has always been ripe with storytelling potential for many movie directors who want to create their very own underdog film. It seems that the UFC itself has come in to give Zach Snyder a hand in his endeavor to make such a film. The movie, titled Brawler, will be released […]
Why you should watch Netflix’s The Lady’s Companion
In the wave of Netflix releases, there have been some quality shows on the platform this past month. Some of them are international – it’s interesting to witness global programming with in-sync subtitles. A show that’s been on my streaming rotation is “The Lady’s Companion” Created by Bambu Producciones, the series is set in 1871 […]
AI could upend the fashion industry
While the impending impacts of AI technology have been well talked about in fields like tech and entertainment, its effects on the fashion industry are often overlooked. Like any professional creative field, AI-generated images could have massive implications for Fashion. Considering clothing designs often begin with concept art, this job will definitely be threatened by […]
Why I’m Scared to Start Reading “A Little Life”
Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could happen happens to these characters. […]
Elon Musk and the Myth of the Apolitical Billionaire
Despite Elon Musk’s claim of being politically neutral, his endorsements, tweets, and business decisions have made him a significant political figure, shaping policy on issues like labor rights, AI regulation, and space privatization. The idea that billionaires exist beyond politics isn’t real, yet figures like Musk are eccentric, visionary entrepreneurs whose involvement in political discourse […]
NCAA Final Four Matchups
After all the grueling battles and close-knit victories, we have finally arrived at the NCAA Final Four. The matchups begin on Saturday, April 5th, and will conclude on Monday, April 7th. The teams represented are Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida; coincidentally, all these teams were 1st seeds this season. This instance marks the 2nd time […]
Dear Evan Hansen Should Have Stayed In Musical Theatre
A musical adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen seemed like a logical conclusion on paper. The musical follows the story of the socially isolated high-school student Evan Hansen, whose world changes after a letter he wrote as a writing exercise falls into the hands of the grieving parents of a school acquaintance who bring Hansen into […]
GTA 6 Potential Price May Cause Problems
Although it has become a joke online, GTA 6 has been long anticipated for its arrival ever since it was announced. Being the newest installment in Rockstar’s most popular game series, there is no doubt that the game will be a huge financial hit for the company. However, many rumors are going around that the […]
Rory McIlroy Earns His Large Payouts
After getting fifth place in the Texas Children’s Houston Open, Rory’s winnings placed his total career earnings to around a hundred million dollars from the PGA Tour. This makes him the second player ever to achieve this large amount of money, with Tiger Woods being the first. With the great career that he has led […]
Palestinian Director released by Israeli Forces
Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal and two other hostages have been released by Israel. This is only a couple of days after he was ruthlessly beaten and detained by Israeli Forces in the West Bank. It was reported that three men in military garments beat them while one recorded the assault. It was Tuesday last […]
Don Tolliver & Yeat Collab OTW?
Contemporary Hip Hop hasn’t had a high-profile collab album since November 2022, courtesy of Drake and 21 Savage’s album “Her Loss,” which went No. 1 on the Billboard charts that year. However, for the up-and-comers, an announcement has been made that has gained some traction. Lyrical Lemonade announced the lineup for their Summer Smash event, […]
