Arts

Review: Lizzy McAlpine’s second album elevates her previous narrative work

By Elle Muller | April 26, 2022

“five seconds flat” builds upon raw lyricism and extends her storytelling through a longer exploration of heartbreak.

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With a few missteps, ‘It’s Almost Dry’ is Pusha T’s musical victory lap

By John Renda | April 26, 2022

The album capitalizes on its renowned producers to combine powerful lyrics with versatile sound.

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Review: Syd’s 'Broken Hearts Club' lacks her usual unique identity

By John Renda | April 14, 2022

While Syd cultivates a constantly chill atmosphere on her second album, it lacks the substance of her previous release.

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Review: “It Ends With Us” is heart-wrenching in the best way possible

By Valeria Pereira Quintero | April 7, 2022

Hoover’s novel gained popularity through BookTok, introducing a conversation about relationship abuse for young adults.

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Review: Charli XCX’s ‘Crash’ Lacks Usual Experimental Character

By Jack Hargrove | March 31, 2022

Due to her artistic efforts to highlight the concept of “selling out,” Charli’s new album is forgettable and constrained, although it has some enjoyable highlights. 

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Review: ‘Turning Red’ Turns Coming-of-Age on Its Head, and It’s About Time

By Chloe Jung | March 29, 2022

The movie unapologetically unpacks generational trauma and shines light on the experiences of women of color.

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Reviews

Essential Dartmouth Playlists

By Lucy Turnipseed and Shera Bhala | March 8, 2022

From studying to pong, we’ve got you covered.

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Review: Season Two of ‘Euphoria’ Excels with Phenomenal Acting, Cinematography and Music

By Eleanor Schifino | March 3, 2022

However, the show falls short by chronicling countless train wrecks that lack resolution and leave viewers craving more.

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Review: ‘Red Rocket’ Brilliantly Explores the Cost of Desire

By Alexandra Surprenant | February 15, 2022

Produced by A24, the film follows ex-porn star Mikey Saber’s return to his Texas hometown, providing beautiful imagery and sinister humor.

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Review: 'To Paradise' Took Me to Three Different Americas, Left Me Begging for More

By Armita Mirkarimi | February 1, 2022

Hanya Yanagihara presents an alternative history of the American experiment through three different time periods and characters with the same names.

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Review: 'Hype House' Reveals the Misery of Being an Influencer

By Jessica Sun Li | January 25, 2022

In the past decade, social media influencers have grown more and more in popularity. First, it was on YouTube. Then, it was on Instagram. Now, with TikTok, it’s easier than ever to become famous. On the Netflix reality show “Hype House,” these influencers break out of our phone screens and onto our televisions.

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Review: ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Offers Witty Take on Freshman Year

By Alexandra Surprenant | December 21, 2021

Co-created by Justin Noble and Mindy Kaling ’01, “The Sex Lives of College Girls” provides thoughtful entertainment with a title that promises intrigue.

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2021 Music in Review: The 10 Best Albums of the Year

By Jack Hargrove | November 16, 2021

This year saw the release of albums featuring new directions that artists devised during the lockdowns as well as albums postponed from their 2020 release due to COVID-19.  

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Review: JPEGMAFIA’s album “LP!” a continuation of the rapper’s signature style

By Jack Hargrove | November 11, 2021

With his fourth full-length album in five years, “LP!,” JPEGMAFIA furthers his reputation as one of the most experimental hip-hop artists working today. 

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Review: ‘Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy’ is an informative, entertaining watch

By Madeline Sawyer | September 30, 2021

Tucci drives this documentary series, revealing the social and political undercurrents of the nationu2019s cuisine.

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Green To Go: A Cozy Evening at Tuckerbox

By Alejandro Morales | September 28, 2021

White River Junction's Tuckerbox Restaurant is the perfect place for Turkish and Mediterranean food.

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Review: “The Chair” nails the idiosyncrasies of the academy

By Shera Bhala | September 23, 2021

The Netflix original zeroes in on the first woman of color to head up a university’s English department

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Review: Sally Rooney’s New Novel Misses the Mark on Love and Politics

By Mia Nelson | September 16, 2021

“Beautiful World, Where Are You?” favors cynicism over honest engagement with the biggest topics of Rooney’s novels.

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Green To Go: Going off the Wagon at Red Wagon Bakery

By Alejandro Morales | September 14, 2021

Trying a new restaurant with the Dartmouth Outing Club’s Dinertoure group did not disappoint. 

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Review: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 2 Draws Viewers in but Lacks Charm of First Season

By Pierce Wilson | August 20, 2021

The massive success of season 1 brought a fanbase back for season 2, but it ultimately did not live up to the music and acting fans were expecting.

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