Otherwise, ‘Defy’ album review
Matthew Rago, Sports Editor
November 15, 2019
“Defy” marks the evolution of Las Vegas hard rockers Otherwise from a true blue rock quartet to a multidimensional act. “Defy,” Otherwise’s fifth full-length album, is a bold, electronically-complemented offering that explores the full spectrum of rock music. Known for their socially consci...
‘The Institute’ review
Ana Peres Bogo, Writer
November 5, 2019
Stephen King’s new book, “The Institute,” tells the story of Luke, a 12-year-old boy who is kidnapped and brought to a facility, the Institute, because of his psychic abilities. It is a page-turning narrative that tells the tale of becoming an adult even when you are only a child. Luke is ...
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” review
Susana Acevedo, Assistant Arts and Life Editor
November 5, 2019
Out comes the horn
‘Daybreak’ review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
November 5, 2019
You say apocalypse like its a bad thing.
‘Living with Yourself’ review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
November 5, 2019
Double down on Rudd.
‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
“The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” is a prequel series to Jim Henson’s 1982 cult favorite film “The Dark Crystal”. It is a truly ambitious project that thoroughly surpasses the source material. While the first episode is exposition heavy and the plot originally seems dense with so many charac...
Big Mouth Review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
Let's get this out of the way early. If you’re not ok watching a bunch of penises reenact World War I while children take bets on who the ghost of Duke Ellington lost his virginity to when he was alive, then “Big Mouth” may not be the show for you. If you are looking for a show that has as much...
‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” (TRG) is a fun and somewhat terrifying look at the power and wealth televangelists haphazardly wield. Created by Danny McBride, who stars as Jesse Gemstone, TRG is a satirical view of the church and the greed that can come from unlimited power plus the moral conviction...
El Camino review
Ana Peres Bogo, Writer
October 22, 2019
Six years after the finale of one of the most critically acclaimed TV shows “Breaking Bad,” showrunner Vince Gilligan pairs with Netflix to tell the story fans have been waiting for: what happened to Jesse Pinkman? In “El Camino”, the fans get to see their most beloved characters back in situ...
‘Peaky Blinders’ Season Five Review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
“Peaky Blinders” can be ranked amongst the very best of TV shows currently airing. For some reason, the Netflix exclusive doesn’t seem to have the fanbase its high quality deserves. Whether it’s acting, cinematography, writing or use of soundtrack, “Peaky Blinders” excels. In Season Five of ...
Zombie! Zombie! Zombie-ie-ie!
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
“Zombieland Double Tap,” the long awaited sequel to 2009’s “Zombieland,” is a serviceable film that neither surpasses or meets the expectations of the original. It feels at times like a film out of time as it is trying to recapture the zombie love that seems to have faded years ago. While ...
‘Joker’ review
Chuck Sipps, Arts and Life Editor
October 22, 2019
“Joker” is a film with many contradictions. In terms of cinematography, performance and pacing, it is a stunning piece of filmmaking. However, it is impossible to shake its problematic message that the mentally ill are one bad day away from unleashing unbridled chaos into our world. Your appreciati...
