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Anderson .Paak performs in Oslo, Norway in 2016. Photo licensed
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R&B duo Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak start on a high note

Charlie Raynor January 28, 2022

After conquering almost every sector of modern pop and R&B music, Bruno Mars enlisted longtime friend and tourmate Anderson .Paak for their newest project — ”An Evening with Silk Sonic.” The...

Songs in Sonic Blumes debut album “We’re Drifting Further Apart, Aren’t We?” have many students wanting to get up and dance.
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Review: Indie dream pop band Sonic Blume releases new album

Katherine Manatos September 17, 2021

“I wrote you a song, I swear this one’s the best, but you didn’t like it so it’s trash with rest.” Indie dream pop band Sonic Blume released their debut album “We’re Drifting Further Apart,...

Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” became the first Netflix show in 2021 to spend its first 12 days after release at the top of Netflix’s Top 10 charts. 
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“Shadow and Bone” Review

Ella Lukowiak June 17, 2021

“You and I are going to change the world.” Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” did just this when it became the first Netflix show in 2021 to spend its first 12 days after release at the top of Netflix’s...

The new series The Haunting of Bly Manor is just as terrifyingly brilliant as its previous sister series The Haunting of Hill House.
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“The Haunting of Bly Manor” is the eerie sister series fans hoped for

Danielle Hannah November 25, 2020

If you devoured “The Haunting of Hill House” when it was released in 2018, you’ll love “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” the newly released sister series that is just as terrifying.  The show...

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Netflix’s “The Social Dilemma” details the unseen dangers of social media

Carla Vreeland October 9, 2020

“There are only two industries that call their customers ‘users’: illegal drugs and software.” Writer and professor Edward Tufte demonstrated in just one sentence not only the detrimental impact...

Trail by the Media highlights how the courtroom and media have evolved. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

New Neflix docu-series “Trial by the Media” sheds light on media coverage in court cases

Carla Vreeland June 12, 2020

“[For] high profile cases there are two trials: outside the courthouse and inside.” Donald Watkins, the defense attorney for the former CEO of HealthSouth, Richard Scrushy, had perfectly encapsulated...

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Harley Quinn shines in “Birds of Prey” despite unsuccessful opening

Jacynth Apora May 8, 2020

“Being Joker’s girl gave me immunity. I could do whatever I wanted, to whoever I wanted, and no one ever dared to object.” While in her relationship, Harley Quinn could be reckless because everyone...

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“The Invisible Man” seeks to portray abuse but masks the reality in science fiction

Tess Rempel May 8, 2020

Universal Pictures has long been awaiting a film to revive an aged story and redefine a classic monster. With the release of “The Invisible Man” in February, the studio has accomplished this and much...

“After Hours” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and is already breaking records. The album received 1.02 million pre-adds on Apple Music prior to its release, setting a new record for pre-saves on the platform.
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The Weeknd’s “After Hours” album explores dark topics and messages

Will McHale and Luke Latorre May 8, 2020

Fourteen tracks, production from some of the best in the industry, and no features for the first time on one of Abel Tesfaye’s projects. Also known as The Weeknd, his new album “After Hours” is one...

Director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” started as a little-known Korean film and has garnered accolades at the Cannes Film Festival and grew into an international success, winning Best Picture at the 92nd Academy Awards.

“Parasite” movie leaves viewers laughing and at the edge of their seats

Vaughn Battista March 9, 2020

Director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” has embarked on a long journey; it started as a little-known Korean film that garnered accolades at the Cannes Film Festival and grew into an international success,...

“Joker” follows Arthur Fleck, a struggling clown who aspires to become a stand-up comedian but is held back by mental illness. 
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“Joker” film casts light on mental illnesses

Vaughn Battista November 15, 2019

“Joker” is a film that has been mired in controversy long before its release, with the Washington Post describing it as “one of the most divisive movies of the year.” Many, without even watching...

The cast includes actors Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg.

Second “Zombieland” movie mixes horror, humor, and friendship

Sam Skolnick November 15, 2019

Society collapses… zombies have taken over the world… but for four misfits, the only way to survive is to stay together and live by a set of rules. Some have always wondered what Earth would look like...

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