Drake and Kanye’s new albums offer refreshing insights into their classic hip hop reputation

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Certified Lover Boy’s album cover is images of pregnant emojis, most likely symbolizing the women that he’s gotten pregnant over the years. The album was hyped for months and compared to Kanye’s album a lot. Courtesy of Apple Music.

After much excitement and hype that Drake and Kanye West created over their albums, they’re finally here. Kanye West’s Donda, released August 29th, 2021, also followed by Drake’s Certified Lover Boy, released September 3rd, were comebacks […]

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 9/10 Rating

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Shang-Chi is a Marvel superhero, by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin in 1973. ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is the latest Marvel movie, released September 3, 2021, starred Simu Liu as Shang-Chi. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Released Friday, September 3, ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings’ follows Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), a man who believed to have successfully escaped his […]

Dunkin and Starbucks are giving their customers pumpkin to talk about with the earliest release of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

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The pumpkin spice latte released by Dunkin is earlier than ever before. Their early menu sent Starbucks in a hurry to get theirs out and ready. Photo's courtesy of Starbucks.

It’s pumpkin spice latte season again, and Dunkin is kicking off their release of this fan-favorite drink earlier than any year previous. This sent longtime competitor, Starbucks, into […]

Dunkin’ spices things up with a new Ghost pepper donut

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The new ghost pepper donut makes its way onto the Dunkin Donuts menu as part of their new Halloween collection. The donut’s sweet and spicy flavor has customers coming back for more. Coutresy of Dunkin.
The new ghost pepper donut makes its way onto the Dunkin Donuts menu as part of their new Halloween collection. The donut's sweet and spicy flavor has customers coming back for more. Courtesy of Dunkin.

A new spicy sensation has been brought to the Dunkin’ menu in the form of a donut for this coming Halloween. This spooky item uses the infamous Ghost pepper which known for its intense heat; far beyond […]

“Call of the Wild” is a great family film that is a campy version of the original novel

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“Call of the Wild” (2020) is an adaptation of the 1903 American novel carrying the same name, by Jack London. The movie remained fairly accurate to the novel but played down many gruesome scenes and behaviors of the main character, Buck, in order to ensure that this movie remain true to its family rating. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.

Following along with the trend of bringing old American classics to film, “Call of the Wild” (2020) bounded into theaters on Feb. 21, showing audiences its version of […]

Chick-fil-A’s new Kale Crunch Side is a disappointment and is mediocre at best

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Chick-fil-A introduces their new side option, the Kale Crunch Side, nationwide in January 2020, offering it as a healthier alternative to the iconic waffle fries. However, the promised depiction (left) compared to the actual result (right) left much to be desired, both in quantity and quality. Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A (left) and Alexandra Gerges (right).

When people think about Chick-fil-A, usually the first thing that comes to mind is their waffle fries. But this New Year, Chick-fil-A seems to be jumping […]

“Little Women” (2019) is a love letter to author Louisa May Alcott

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Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures
Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

With so many successful adaptations of “Little Women” out there, in the form of two silent films, three major movies, a few television series, and even a […]

“Dolittle” does little for the film industry

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Dolittle hit theaters Jan. 17, 2020. With high expectations it had, it failed to impress many audience members worldwide and was met with scathing reviews. Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Dolittle,” not to be mistaken with the movie “Dr. Dolittle,” starring Eddie Murphy, isn’t the typical movie you’d expect so many high-profile celebrities to be a […]

Netflix’s “Marriage Story” is Best Picture material

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Powerful acting, cinematography, and writing capture the intimacies of divorce in Netflix's "Marriage Story." The film followed Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) a director-actor couple, who navigated a messy divorce with their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson). Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Ever since Noah Baumbach’s most recent project, “Marriage Story,” debuted at the Venice Film Festival, critics have said it was the best film of 2019. […]

“Fine Line” blends genres to create a wonderland of self-discovery

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"Fine Line," Harry Styles' debut album, makes use of colorful symbolism to create a unique album. The new album broke the mold Styles' first, building a new persona for Styles. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Harry Styles’ sophomore album, “Fine Line,” has been long-awaited by fans and critics, and it surely did not disappoint. Blending many genres such as pop, […]