Asst. Arts Editor Jacob Schick defends his love of good country music, with the emphasis on good, in this week’s I’m Just Sayin’
Always Realistic, HBO’s ‘Crashing’ Brings Unique Sense of Humor
HBO’s new comedy ‘Crashing’ is a little more real than funny, but the show starring Pete Holmes provides laughs amidst reality
HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’ Is Realistic, Complex, and Beautiful
Starring Shailene Woodley and Reese Witherspoon, ‘Big Little Lies’ sets up a complicated drama full of mystery, intrigue, and murder
‘Get Out’ Boasts Unique Horror Premise, but Botches Execution
‘Get Out’ doesn’t deliver on its promise of a more horrifying version of ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’
BC’s Chamber Music Society Cast a Classical Spell on Audiences
BC’s Chamber Music Society featured talented student and faculty pianists, cellists, and a lone flutist playing the stylings of Mozart, D. Shostakovich, and Louise Farrenc.
An Interstellar “Love” Affair
The celestial music video for Lana Del Rey’s “Love” combines all of my favorite elements – love, the ’70s, and all things space related.
‘Logan’ Soars and Sets a Precedence for All Superhero Movies to Come
‘Logan,’ starring Hugh Jackman, is an action-packed superhero film full of heart that focuses on crafting a great movie, rather than creating a mediocre series.
Bebe Rexha’s ‘All Your Fault Pt. 1’ Is Full of Tired Tropes and Overplayed Cliches
Bebe Rexha’s debut studio album, ‘All Your Fault Pt. 1,’ has the potential to be a hit but falls flat. The unique rhythms and beats make for a great listen but the lyrics are too tired and cliche to ignore.
The Orgy of Ego at Award Ceremonies
When award ceremonies become overly politicized, artists risk jeopardizing interest in the arts as even recreational aspects of life become polarizing and arduous.
The Orwells Are ‘Terrible Human Beings,’ But Decidedly Tasteful
The Orwells bares its influences and continues on a track of brash lyrics. Though the band does not reinvent the wheel, they certainly breath new life into the rock genre.