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(04/25/19 7:18pm)
Growing up, I wasn't plagued by the idea of strange boogeymen lurking in the dark. Instead I was haunted by story of the legendary La Llorona, or the Weeping Woman. Her story is ancient and dates back hundreds of years, so naturally, it varies. But I always knew it as follows: Before she was La Llorona, Maria was a young, beautiful and happy wife to a rich businessman. As their two sons grew older, Maria's husband began to travel more and grew disillusioned with her, as she was not as young and beautiful as she once was. Whenever her husband would visit, he would spend much of his time with his sons, and hardly paid any attention to Maria. Angry and confused, Maria blamed her children for her husband's actions and, in a fit of rage, drowned them in a nearby river. Immediately regretting her actions, Maria threw herself in the river, committing suicide. Her ghost, unable to cross over into the after life, now weeps constantly for her children and kidnaps and drowns any child she comes across, as she mistakes them for her own. The tale has been told to many, including myself, to keep children indoors, to keep safe from real dangers.
(04/26/19 12:58am)
Long gone are the days where cartoons were strictly reserved for small children and hazy late–night re–runs. In the last decade or so, comedic adult–oriented animation has been on the rise, and for good reason, too. Combining whimsical animation styles with adult subject matter and humor produces a seemingly contradictory form of entertainment. But opposites are sometimes better together than they are apart. So if you're in the mood for the sweet–and–salty mix that is adult animation, check out these ten shows that do it best.
(04/18/19 7:52pm)
In the opening scene of Unicorn Store, twenty–something art student Kit (Brie Larson) is seen bug–eyed, inspired, and furiously working on an art piece about her favorite thing in the world, unicorns. As she covers her blank canvas with glitter and strokes of pink, purple, and blue, she can't help but smear some of the material onto her face (an image that reoccurs quite often throughout the film.) When she's finished, Kit turns and proudly presents the sparkly masterpiece to her three monochromatic and stiff–collared professors, who immediately flunk her, and effectively crush her dreams. This first scene is a good representation of what watching The Unicorn Store is like. It's visuals are stunning and wondrous, and it's filled to the brim with whimsy and quirk, but at the end of the day it's not up to par, and a bit disappointing.
(04/22/19 4:00am)
Avengers: Endgame has officially been set to release on April 25, and Marvel fans couldn't be more excited. It's a bittersweet day—the movie will finally answer all the questions posed in its predecessor, Avengers: Infinity War, but it will also mark the end of the Marvel Universe's current generation. From 2008 to 2019, we have grown up with these Marvel movies—but some are better than others. If you're looking to binge Marvel films before Endgame comes out, take a look at this ranking of Marvel's best and worst.
(04/22/19 12:44am)
The strange and ever–changing horror genre seems to currently be dominated by names like Jordan Peele, Ari Aster, and John Krasinski—and rightly so. Their works are inventive, terrifying, and challenge viewers to redefine what they believe to be the typical horror film. But no matter how much time has passed, we can't overlook the classics—and no one does classic horror better than Stephen King.
(04/09/19 6:31pm)
"Formerly a Planned Parenthood director, I now work to save lives."
(04/10/19 5:44am)
Have you found yourself pondering the meaning of life more than usual? Have you started to accept that certain things—like life—are fundamentally unknowable? Have you Googled anything along the lines of "What's the point?" in the last five days? Congratulations—it seems that you may be having an existential crisis.
(04/01/19 6:16am)
On Monday, March 18, the Social Planning and Events Committee (SPEC) announced that R&B singer Miguel will headline the 2019 Spring Fling Concert on Saturday, April 13. The Afro–Mexican artist is well known for his Grammy Award–winning song "Adorn" and self–identifies as part of a new wave of R&B, falling in line with artists like Frank Ocean, the Weeknd and Elle Varner.
(04/03/19 10:49pm)
As we continue to see the mass production and commercial success of true crime television, it's becoming safe to say that true crime has dethroned the romantic comedy genre as audiences' favorite form of guilty pleasure television. Although it's not entirely clear why so many of us enjoy delving deep into the horrifying worlds of real–life killers, convicts, and victims, entertainment companies like FOX, HBO, and Netflix have certainly taken notice. They continue to satisfy our thirsts for blood, gore, and drama in the form of quick, binge–worthy miniseries like Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story and Making a Murderer. The latest addition to the true crime TV dynasty, Hulu's The Act tells the absurd life story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the murder of her mother, Clauddine 'Dee Dee' Blanchard. The unique circumstances surrounding the crimes of the Blanchard household make The Act an equally horrifying and heartbreaking experience that is sure to make your stomach turn.
(03/18/19 10:32pm)
Netflix has officially released the highly anticipated third season of the Emmy award–winning reboot, Queer Eye.This season we're following the Fab Five—Tan France (the fashion guru), Antoni Porowski (the food and wine connoisseur), Jonathan Van Ness (the grooming specialist), Bobby Berk (the design whiz), and Karamo Brown (the culture expert)—as they travel through the Midwestern city of Kansas City, Missouri to offer advice and make people over from the inside–out. This is the reality TV series' best installment yet—and this is why.
(03/17/19 8:47pm)
Marvel’s first female superhero origin story is finally here: Brie Larson stars as extraterrestrial Kree warrior fighting a war between her people and the evil, shape shifting Skrull people. All the while, she struggles with keeping her emotions in check at the direction of her Kree comander, Yon–Rogg (Jude Law), and working through recurring snippets of her past life that she can’t quite piece together. After a mission goes bad, she finds herself on Earth in 1995, where she meets future SHIELD director, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and enlists his help to end the war with the Skrulls. She eventually uncovers her true identity as U.S. air force pilot Carol Danvers and realizes her true power to become Captain Marvel.
(02/27/19 2:00pm)
The art of adaptation has been put into practice a lot in film, and the trend is not stopping in 2019. Now, some of our favorite classic novels are hitting theaters. Here are ten of them to look out for.
(02/18/19 5:56am)
Based on the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, Broadway's 2003 premiere of Wicked—a revisionist tale exploring the origin stories of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch of the South—took the world by storm. The musical has claimed an enviable spot as the second highest grossing Broadway show of all time. Now, the beloved and wildly popular musical is finally getting the cinematic makeover it deserves. Universal Pictures recently announced its official release date for the Wicked movie adaptation as Dec. 22, 2021, and let’s just say fans are (understandably) excited.
(02/25/19 12:45am)
February is Black History Month which means there’s no time like now to watch extraordinary film and television that honors black creatives and preserves black narratives and culture. To celebrate, Hulu just released a new collection, Black Stories. Comprised of hundreds of titles, Black Stories features unique artists, histories, and stories across all genres. I’ve rounded up a list of the collection’s best five titles you need to watch ASAP.
(02/12/19 5:32am)
If you obsessively watched Disney movies as a kid, you know the nostalgic hold they have over us. Even now as adults, we can still find ourselves re–watching classics like Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid more times than we probably should. It’s because they’re feel–good movies, with captivating animation, fantastical adventures, and the promise of true love around every corner—until you grow up a little and realize they’re not as feel–good as you once thought.
(02/04/19 11:59pm)
He’s been dubbed the "Jack the Ripper" of the United States. He’s admitted to brutally violating and murdering over 30 women during the 1970s. He’s known for his disarming charisma and (literally) devilish good looks. His story has been recounted in media and popular culture countless times. Ted Bundy—the household name that plagued headlines and haunted millions for decades—is emerging once again. 30 years after his execution, we’re offered yet another allegedly unique look into the mind of America’s most infamous serial killer—this time, through a Netflix Original.
(01/30/19 10:51pm)
Ghostbusters is one of those classic films that everyone loves. The catchy theme song, iconic white hearse, and clunky proton packs are easily recognized by all and beloved by many. In the era of sequels and remakes, it’s no surprise that this cherished franchise is being adapted to entertain a new generation of viewers. But the drama surrounding the 2016 and 2020 Ghostbusters remakes may come down to more than just creative differences.
(01/24/19 11:32pm)
The Talk—we all know it, hate it, and under normal circumstances, would probably avoid revisiting the embarrassing, pubescent eras of our lives in which it was given to us. But Sex Education is The Talk revamped. This new Netflix Original is a witty, raunchy, and unexpectedly touching exploration of the confusing topics of teen sex and love, minus the awkward parental intervention.
(01/23/19 12:01am)
Ten thousand men of Harvard want vict'ry today
For they know that o'er old Eli
Fair Harvard holds sway.
(01/22/19 2:29am)
We’re watching YOU, and loving it. The ominous, all–caps, three–letter word is the perfect title for this juicy ten–episode Lifetime original series, based on a book of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. Since its release on Netflix just three weeks ago, YOU has developed a considerably large following and has both critics and fans itching for a second season.