Comedy brings relief to murder mysteries like ‘The Residence’
By Danielle Cherry
Every good murder mystery needs a location, and what better location than the White House? “The Residence” is filled with murder weapons, rooms and suspects galore. But what do you do when an already packed house is even more packed because of an Australian state dinner? The only rational option is to find the best detective in the country; no, not Sherlock Holmes, but Ms. Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba).
Cupp is a professional birdwatcher who does detective work ...
‘The Electric State’ is a poor critique of consumerism and phone addiction
By Katlynn Rossignol
What do you do when a population of sentient mascot robots revolts for rights in the 90s? Drop your weapon and make friends, make robots to fight back or hijack one with your mind to go on a road trip rescue mission? “The Electric State” takes you on a journey through an alternate future, where robots are exiled after a revolution for freedom and VR technology keeps humanity apathetic. Amid this changing landscape is Michelle, played by Millie Bobby Brown, and her ...
‘Ruby’ is confident you’ll love it
By Justin Kemp
In a world where your identity is defined by group unity, going solo is daunting. On “Ruby,” BLACKPINK’s JENNIE takes the challenge in stride, combining the confidence and vulnerability of her bandmates’ solo debuts with a surprisingly mature sound. Despite experimenting with pop, K-pop, hip-hop and R&B sounds, the 15-track album carves a cohesive identity for itself. JENNIE’s credits as a producer and primary writer on 11 tracks speak to a creative vision ...
‘Death of a Unicorn’ is a perfectly-executed character-driven comedy
By Ben Konuch
“I get this feeling that I don’t think we’re supposed to be here.”
I had no idea what to expect when I went to see “Death of a Unicorn.” It’s the latest film from A24, the indie studio that’s now become an alternative to the mainstream, with a trailer promising an intriguing mixture of satirical comedy and dark, creature horror. And yes, the creature horror in question is the titular unicorn. Sporting a star-studded cast that included Paul Rudd, Jenna ...
‘Win or Lose’ creatively explores individual psychology
By Teagan Warren
As the kid who resonated with the t-shirt, “I just hope both teams are having fun,” I was excited to watch a show that depicted each character compassionately, even the annoying ones we tend to resent.
In Disney Pixar’s first original series, the creators explore the inner world of eight different characters, all connecting to one children’s softball team.
Each character is featured in their own special episode.
When learning of the premise, I was concerned ...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ episodes 5 & 6 struggle with consistency
By Ben Konuch
I am enjoying “Daredevil: Born Again” throughout its first few episodes, but my enjoyment is hand in hand with concerns about inconsistency. So far it’s been subtle, a mix of well-written and sloppy dialogue or a fantastic action sequence right before a horribly directed fight, but episodes five and six take every worry I had in the background and drag them into the forefront.
Now, over halfway through the series, “Born Again’s” last two episodes at best ...
‘Novocaine’ is a wild ride that’s not for the squeamish
By Ben Konuch
“Do you know what it’s like to wait your whole life to meet someone? Someone who finally gives your life meaning?”
The premise of “Novocaine” on the surface is incredibly simple – and that simplicity carries the film forward with a unique twist. Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), a bank-working everyman, has a special condition: he can’t feel pain. Enduring overprotective parents and bullying throughout his life, Caine yearns for connections with people while living a ...
Foreign Film: ‘The Lady’ shows a new way to see the world
By Danielle Cherry
Set in 1990, “The Lady” portrays the life of Aung San (Michelle Yeoh), a political activist in Burma, fighting for a democratic republic. Before her leadership, Burma was under strict militant rule, having no tolerance for activism of any kind.
Aung San’s relationship with Burma is strained; her father, a political activist himself, took steps to make Burma free, but was murdered before any real change occurred. When university students begin rioting for ...
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ episodes 3 & 4 build a strong case for the defense
By Ben Konuch
“There’s a thing they say in boxing, the best cure to a black eye is fast hands.”
(The following review contains spoilers for “Daredevil: Born Again”)
“Daredevil: Born Again” is finally finding its footing. While its premiere episodes were a slightly uneven mix of great potential and rough edges, the series pumps the brakes on action to build a dramatic foundation, which works massively. Despite barely any action in episodes three and four, “Dared...
‘Love & Hyperbole’ is hopeful and relaxing
By Justin Kemp
Remember when Alessia Cara blew up from nowhere in 2015 with her debut single “Here,” took the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2018 and vanished? Well, she’s back with her fourth studio album, “Love & Hyperbole.” Released on February 14th, 2025, Cara’s newest record looks at love in a new light—happiness. While it features breakup songs reminiscent of her previous works, “Love & Hyperbole” offers a warm perspective on the changes that come with growing ...
