On his new album, ‘KOD,’ J. Cole addresses complex and heavy issues and calls the listener to reflect on its deeper meaning.
Music, Arts, Review
“The Rage,” “Guatemala,” and More in New Singles This Week
“The Rage,” “Guatemala,” and “Walls” are all new singles this week.
Arts, Music, Review
Saba Grapples With Loss and Disillusionment on ‘Care For Me’
Saba’s new album, ‘Care For Me,’ deals with the various problems our current society faces.
Arts, Movies, Review
‘First Match’ Finds Success in Performance, Cinematography
Netflix’s ‘First Match’ explores the emotional journey through the New York foster care system while illuminating the beauty and sadness of struggle with striking cinematography.
Arts, Music, Review
Solid Singles from Snail Mail, Anderson .Paak, and serpentwithfeet
Snail Mail navigates adolescent love, self discovery, and the monotonous progression of life with syncopated guitar riffs on “Pristine,” while the most recent singles of Anderson .Paak and serpentwithfeet follow close behind in quality.
Arts
‘Collateral’ Addresses Illegal Immigration, Pole Vaulting in Murder Mystery
‘Collateral,’ a four-part British drama on Netflix, deals with important issues that pierce our modern-day lives, such as illegal immigration and evolving religious beliefs.
Arts, Music, On Campus
Toni Blackman Bridges Hip Hop Cypher and Community
In an interactive event, the first ambassador of hip hop to the U.S. State Department Toni Blackman led students in an engaging discussion about mental health in the music industry.
Arts, Movies, Review
Just as Many Losers as Winners in ‘Game Night’
Patrick Bateman and Rachel McAdams provide plenty of laughs in ‘Game Night’ but not enough to save the movie from mediocrity.
Review, Music, Arts
Born Ruffians Grapple with Bigger Ideas
‘Uncle, Duke & The Chief’ is nothing to write home about, but delivers an emotional and insightful sound through strong songwriting.
Movies, Review, Arts
Commendable Message of ‘Bilal’ Stifled by Platitudes and Rigidity
The universal message about identity and goodwill of animated film ‘Bilal’ is lost due to sermon-like delivery and emotionless, underdeveloped characters.
