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"Only Murders in the Building" (Courtesy of Hulu)

‘Only Murders In The Building’ is Wittier in Newest Season

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor August 29, 2023

  In late August of 2021, Hulu released the first season of “Only Murders in the Building”, a comedic mystery show following an unexpected trio of residents attempting to solve a murder in...

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Why You Should Care About the SAG-AFTRA Strike

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor August 1, 2023

  On May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America went on strike. The WGA is a labor union that was formed on April 6, 1933 (originally the Screenwriter’s Guild) to protect and represent writers...

Poster for Video Game "Among Us" (Courtesy of Innersloth)

Video Game Adaptations Are ‘Among Us’

By Edie Raines, Copy Editor July 25, 2023

  In an age of perpetual reruns, belated sequels, spin-offs and sprawling franchises, it seems Hollywood has lost the ability to create anything remotely original. The latest in the constant churning...

Taylor Swift performing on the Eras Tour (Courtesy of Marca)

A Swiftie Examines The Taylor Swift Obsession

By Josi Hinds, News Editor July 13, 2023

  Taylor Swift is arguably one of the most prolific music artists of the 21st century. Swift has 10 studio albums and 237 songs to her name. Within one day, she sold over 2 million tickets to her...

"The Bear" (Courtesy of Hulu)

‘The Bear’ Season Two is Exquisite Storytelling

By Arlo Marler July 11, 2023

  A year after the impeccable yet often stressful first season, “The Bear” returns with a season two that is even better and more exquisite than the last, full of complex and emotional characters...

Robot Clones and Demons: 'Black Mirror' Season Six Has It All

Robot Clones and Demons: ‘Black Mirror’ Season Six Has It All

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor June 29, 2023

  The science fiction anthology series “Black Mirror” has returned to Netflix with its sixth season, the last batch of new episodes coming out over four years ago. “Black Mirror” initially...

Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye in "The Idol" (Courtesy of Max)

‘The Idol’: As Bad As The Critics Say It Is?

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor June 22, 2023

  There's a meme I’ve seen tossed around a few times in reaction to the new HBO series “The Idol.” It's a frame from a 1980s comedy show named “Police Squad!” that reads “Tonight’s...

An improvised hug between Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin in "Succession" (Courtesy of Max)

‘Succession’ Series Finale: And The Winner is…

By Andre Montoya, Arts Writer June 13, 2023

  Major "Succession" spoilers ahead. “Succession” is a critically-acclaimed drama created by Jesse Armstrong that premiered in 2018 on HBO. The series follows the Roy family as it poses...

Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) and Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton) in "Ted Lasso." (Courtesy of Apple TV+ Press)

‘Ted Lasso’ Finale Gives Fans a Tearful ‘So Long, Farewell’

By Audrey Hall, Arts Writer June 9, 2023

  The Apple TV+ original series “Ted Lasso” premiered on August 14, 2020, but it all came to a close on May 30, 2023, after three seasons of what could only be described as pure joy. The show...

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‘Rain Dogs’ Is A Bleakly Comedic and Underrated Gem

By Arlo Marler June 7, 2023

  Rarely is a working-class story represented on screen with equal parts veracity and bleak pitch-black comedy. This is the result in the series "Rain Dogs", a true-to-life story about an impoverished...