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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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Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ Juxtaposes Confidence and Vulnerability

By Eleanor Schifino | August 13, 2021

Billie Eilish strips back her unwavering self-assurance to demonstrate a rare vulnerability in an autobiographical sophomore album that dissects the struggles that accompany fame.

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Review: 'The Green Knight’s' strange tale proves worthy

By James Cronin | August 6, 2021

After a winding road to the box office, David Lowery’s “The Green Knight” finally reached theaters on July 30.

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Review: ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ sees Tyler, the Creator return to his roots, now more matured and refined

By Griffin Kozlow | July 30, 2021

The latest album, released June 25, builds upon the musical prowess exhibited in his last two, but with a refreshingly rougher edge.

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Review: Disney Plus’ ‘Loki’ is ripe with potential but needed more time to develop

By Eleanor Schifino | July 23, 2021

“Loki”’s limited nature and complicated plot weaves an intriguing storyline, but leaves much to be desired in a disappointing finale.

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Review: Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ is Thrilling, but Lacks Depth Natasha Deserves

By Jessica Sun Li | July 16, 2021

“Black Widow” is an action-packed film with an empowering message that falls short of giving its heroine the long-awaited role she deserves.

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Review: HBO Premieres First Episode of ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Series

By Veronica Winham | July 16, 2021

HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot is sure to attract new viewers while including just enough nostalgia to bring back former fans. 

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Review: Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ vividly explores an existential crisis

By Eleanor Schifino | June 25, 2021

Burnham’s newest Netflix special surpasses his previous works of introspective musical comedy as he grapples with isolation and understanding his place in an internet-driven world.

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Machine Gun Kelly reaches new depths in 'Tickets to My Downfall'

By Eleanor Schifino | May 24, 2021

The artist’s latest venture transcends genre and explores emotional vulnerability.

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With a new sound, St. Vincent finds a stunning, personal voice in “Daddy’s Home”

By Jack Hargrove | May 20, 2021

The recently released album greatly outshines her previous one.

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Review: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 13’s mediocre production overshadows contestants’ talent

By Jessica Sun Li | May 6, 2021

Producer favoritism rendered the season boring and predictable.

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93rd Academy Awards sees lowest viewership on record

By Jack Hargrove | April 29, 2021

There were no big upsets or technical difficulties this year.

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Review: “The Serpent” muddles a gripping story, doesn’t give enough to chew on

By Shera Bhala | April 19, 2021

The limited series on serial killer Charles Sobhraj starts strong but ultimately falls flat.

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Review: 'Generation' explores the complexities of the modern teenage experience

By Eva Legge | April 15, 2021

HBO’s new series follows an ensemble cast of teenagers as they navigate high school, narcissism and their own sexuality.

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Recording Academy made smart, unsurprising decisions at 2021 Grammy Awards

By Jack Hargrove | March 29, 2021

This year's Grammy Awards was held outside in a dynamic, socially distanced ceremony.

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Review: ‘Ignorance’ by The Weather Station contemplates humanity’s place in the natural world

By Joe Daher | February 19, 2021

Despite a sometimes uninspired chamber pop sound, the Weather Station offers a lyrical and articulate contemplation of environmental issues on their newest album.

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Review: Weezer’s 'OK Human' a sincere, dynamic return to the band’s roots

By Jack Hargrove | February 11, 2021

No other band has had as inconsistent a career as Weezer has. After achieving critical and commercial success with the power-pop of their 1994 self-titled first album, the darker direction of Weezer’s second album, “Pinkerton,” initially drew negative reviews, despite later achieving cult status. Lead singer Rivers Cuomo’s embarrassment over “Pinkerton” led to a long series of albums in the 2000s full of safe, boring pop music that lacked the magic of Weezer’s early work. While the band did produce a couple of albums I enjoyed during this period, particularly 2016’s “White Album,” they reached a low with 2019’s “Black Album.”

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Review: Clipping’s ‘Visions of Bodies Being Burned’ offers terrifying narrative of America’s societal problems

By Nicholas Kim | November 9, 2020

For the better part of the decade, experimental hip-hop group Clipping — stylized as clipping. — has played a pivotal role in the revitalization of horrorcore. Consisting of rapper Daveed Diggs — known for his role as Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the 2015 Broadway hit “Hamilton” — and producers William Hutson and Jonathan Snipes, Clipping prides themselves on taking elements of horror films and transforming them into musical form. The trio’s name perfectly encapsulates their production style, as harsh, industrial noises overlay unnerving, spine-tingling screams and discord. 

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