Netflix released its own series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” earlier this month after the show had been rejected by NBC. With a score of 96 percent on “Rotten Tomatoes,” it is now all the rage among Netflix subscribers and those who mooch off someone else’s account. However, like all good shows, […]
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Earl Sweatshirt drops new album
Earl Sweatshirt, member of the rap collective Odd Future, digitally released the follow-up to his 2013 album, “Doris,” titled “I Don’t Like S—, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album by Earl Sweatshirt.” Based on title alone, this album shows a departure from the normal flair for which Earl, and the […]
‘Insurgent’ not memorable
The second installment of the “Divergent” series is better than the first, but still has much room for improvement before I start calling it anything other than “The Hunger Games” with Shailene Woodley. The movies are based on a popular young adult dystopian book series following a young girl who […]
Live-action ‘Cinderella’ is traditional and inspiring
This live action re-imagination of the classic Disney tale may seem totally unnecessary, but “Cinderella” still manages to completely enchant audiences of all ages. Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett and Helena Bonham Carter, this female-driven powerhouse earned itself $70 million on opening weekend and an 83 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. […]
‘Fresh Off the Boat’ a sharp comedy
When it comes to new comedies featured on TV this season, the result has been lackluster to put it mildly. NBC’s best output, “Marry Me,” is endearing and truly funny, but the viewership is just not there and it’s dead in the water. CBS hasn’t really offered anything interesting in […]
“Fifty Shades” snooze-inducing
Based on the E.L. James’ popular book series that is based on Twilight fanfiction, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is the bestselling sexy lit, detailing the intimate BDSM relationship between wealthy business mogul Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and the timid college senior, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). After Ana interviews him for […]
87th Academy Awards Recap
This past Sunday, the 87th Academy Awards were held and while most winners were not surprising, there were a few that could be deemed surprises. The overall show was not bad, a bit too long for my taste, but not that bad. Neil Patrick Harris as host was fine, not […]
Best-selling Author comes to Tech
Alissa Nutting, author of the controversial satirical novel “Tampa,” will visit Tennessee Tech to read selections from two of her books Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Backdoor Playhouse. Nutting's 2013 novel, "Tampa," about a middle school teacher who seduces her students, received acclaim for its satirical look […]
Kendrick Lamar releases new single
The day after winning Grammys for his single “i,” Compton based rapper Kendrick Lamar released his second single, “The Blacker the Berry.” This track is a departure from “i” and his acclaimed 2012 album “good kid, m.A.A.d. city.” The closest Lamar has come to this sound on his last album […]
“Jupiter Ascending” falls flat
Rarely does a film exist that is so terrible it is good. “Jupiter Ascending” exceeded all of my expectations with a plot that seems like “Star Wars” and “The Matrix” combined. Starring Mila Kunis, Channing Tatum, Sean Bean and Oscar-nominated Eddie Redmayne, this star-studded cast is not exactly a quality […]
