Arts

Review: boygenius’ EP “the rest” Stands On Its Own

By Caitlin FitzMaurice | October 23, 2023

Following boygenius’ successful album “the record,” new EP “the rest” builds upon the past work to create a uniquely powerful collection. 

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Review: New Album ‘Something To Give Each Other’ Celebrates Self-Discovery and Freedom

By Maria Hebling | October 16, 2023

Troye Sivan’s new album proves his musical maturity with songs that are emotionally complex and consistently engaging.

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Review: Ed Sheeran’s New Album ‘Autumn Variations’ is a Triumph Teeming with Vulnerability and Raw Emotion

By Emily Broome | October 16, 2023

The pop star’s newest album about his fourteen closest relationships contains a wide range of human experience and emotion.

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Review: Drake’s New Album ‘For All The Dogs’ Lacks Cohesion and Inspiration

By Joe Daher | October 9, 2023

The album may contain select successes, but overall lacks artistic direction.

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Review: New Movie ‘Bottoms’ is an All-Around Miss and Leaves Viewers Confused

By Emily Broome | October 9, 2023

The producers of the much-loved films “Cocaine Bear” and “Pitch Perfect” miss the mark in their genre-defying release “Bottoms.”

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Review: Doja Cat’s New Album ‘Scarlet’ Fails to Deliver

By Joe Daher | September 25, 2023

While “Scarlet” shows Doja Cat’s undeniable talent, its lack of cohesion cripples the success of the album as a whole.

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Arts

‘A Haunting in Venice’ Is Kenneth Branagh’s Best Poirot Film Yet, but Still Falls a Bit Short

By Jessica Sun Li | September 25, 2023

Despite great acting and cinematography, “A Haunting in Venice” feels uncommitted to any genre.

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Review: Netflix’s ‘You’re So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ is a Cliche But Endearing Look at Growing Up

By Btari Laksono | September 18, 2023

The new movie authentically portrays the challenges of growing up with a heartwarming narrative, but it over-relies on familiar coming-of-age tropes.

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Review: ‘GUTS’ Tackles the Intricacies of Girlhood, Heartbreak and Fame

By Caitlin FitzMaurice | September 18, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo's second album elevates her previous work, offering a poignant exploration of emotional complexity from an angst-ridden lens.

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Review: New Album ‘Zach Bryan’ Embraces Pop Sensibilities Without Forgetting its Roots

By John Renda | September 11, 2023

On his fourth album, Zach Bryan finds balance between pop and country, refusing to compromise one style for the other.

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Reviews

Off the Shelf: River Reads

By Marius DeMartino | July 7, 2023

Marius DeMartino ’25 recommends four books perfect for a trip down to the Ledyard docks.

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Reviews

Review: ‘Asteroid City’ takes Wes Anderson’s soulful style to the cosmos and beyond

By Sahil Koul | June 30, 2023

With his tried-and-true crew of star actors and a multi-layered screenplay, Anderson adds a fresh, cosmic adventure to his already shining filmography.

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Reviews

Review: The Eras Tour is the tour of our generation

By Elle Muller | June 30, 2023

Taylor Swift culminates her discography and draws on memories fans have associated with her and her music. 

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Arts

Review: Headliners Neon Trees and Cochise Offer Vastly Different Styles

By Celine Choi | May 19, 2023

Celine Choi ’26 reviews Green Key Headliners Neon Trees and Cochise’s respective discographies in preparation for Friday’s long-awaited concert. 

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Arts

Review: ‘John Mulaney: Baby J’ marks John Mulaney’s rebirth

By Lauren Halsey | May 15, 2023

Mulaney returns with a new Netflix special that explores his controversial past and time at rehab.

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Review: Lizzy McAlpine’s performance in Boston exhibited her versatility as a musician and performer

By Caitlin FitzMaurice | May 8, 2023

Her concert on May 1 at House of Blues delivered a new rock twist on her typical soft pop style.

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Review: ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ is Daniel Caesar’s most intimate project to date

By Ryan Yim | April 17, 2023

“NEVER ENOUGH” is a poignant and introspective reintroduction to the R&B artist’s musical persona.

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Review: ‘Love in Exile’ shows the beauty in collaborating to create something new

By Jack Jervis | April 17, 2023

Arooj Aftab, Shahzad Ismaily and Vijay Iyer’s collaborative album exhibits success in its simplicity.

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Review: ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’ explores new territory

By Alexandra Surprenant | April 10, 2023

Though Lana Del Rey incorporates her usual themes of desire and abuse in her new 16-track album, it finds a unique sound through its production.

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Review: boygenius’s ‘the record’ is more than strong enough

By Meghan Powers | April 10, 2023

boygenius’s debut album and first release since a 2018 EP is an ode to the romance of powerful friendship.

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