On September 17, 2021, Netflix’s “Squid Game” made its debut on the streaming service. Hwang Dong-hyuk’s “Squid Game” had a long journey to see the light of day, as it was initially rejected for nearly a decade until finally being greenlit by Netflix two years ago. “Squid Game” introduces their […]
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Celebrating The New York Film Festival: Film festivals are back in full swing with the New York Film Festival occurring from September 24-October 10.
Festivals including the Cannes Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, The Tribeca Film Festival, and now, the New York Film Festival have all returned this year. Thousands of movie lovers will gather between the many auditoriums of Lincoln Center to catch some of the best films of […]
Podcast of the Month: A look at Chris Gethard’s podcast, “Beautiful stories from Anonymous people.”
The podcast “Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People” begins each episode with their staple catchphrase: “One phone call, one hour, no names, no holds barred.” Hosted by comedian Chris Gethard, “Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People” is a podcast that allows listeners from all walks of life to find authenticity and community. […]
The Art of Carving Pumpkins: A student reflects on the history and experience of this Halloween tradition.
It’s that time of year when families go to their nearby pumpkin patch to enjoy one of the nation’s most creative activities: pumpkin carving. The process begins with picking the perfect pumpkin, then cleaning it, and finally creating images on the pumpkin to capture the spirit of Halloween. Pumpkin carving […]
Open Letter: An open letter to my favorite artist, Paul McCartney
You may know me for wearing U2 shirts all the time, but before Bono and The Edge came into my life, Paul McCartney was my biggest influence growing up. Before losing my necklace in Iceland over this summer, I wore my Paul McCartney Hofner violin bass guitar necklace everywhere I […]
Movie Spotlight: “The Dead Don’t Die”: A look at a quirky zombie film like no other.
In the peaceful town of Centerville, “a real nice place,” the undead cause the unexpected. When the earth is thrown off of its axis because of polar fracking, the world is thrust into the zombie apocalypse. Adam Driver, Bill Murray, Chloë Sevigny and Tilda Swinton headline this comedic cast in […]
Artist Spotlight: Christine Carey: Highlighting one of Eastern’s finest vocalists.
Christine Carey, a senior contemporary music major at Eastern has been spending the past few months gearing up for her upcoming senior recital. Carey has been performing for as long as she can remember, and although she grew up playing multiple instruments, Carey’s go-to musical outlet is her voice. While […]
The Art of Writing in Books: A look at why writing in your favorite books can be beneficial.
When one thinks about writing in books, they probably think about analytical, close readings of deep and difficult texts for academic purposes. While this is definitely one of the many instances in which one can write in their books, it is surely not the only one, and it is absolutely […]
Movie Spotlight: “Uncut Gems”: A look at the 2019 thriller, “Uncut Gems.”
Looking for a movie with non-stop action that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats? “Uncut Gems” is exactly that in the 2019 drama and crime classic. Directed by the Safdie brothers Josh and Benny, and written by Ronald Bronstein, “Uncut Gems” displays the life of a 2012 […]
Concert Spotlight: Phoebe Bridgers on her “Reunion Tour.”
Phoebe Bridgers’ “Reunion Tour” came to the Skyline Stage at the Mann in Philadelphia on September 22. The “Reunion Tour” is a support tour for Bridgers’ newest album, “Punisher,” which was released during last year while touring was not possible. It marked her second studio album, and was nominated for […]