‘The Mandalorian’ & the New Era of Star Wars
A review of the latest Star Wars-verse television show, “The Mandalorian”, created by Jon Favreau and starring Pedro Pascal.
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Throwback Playlist
A Clash of the ’80s and ’90s If we haven’t said it already — Happy New Year, readers! As we enter into a new decade, I find that it’s always fun to reflect on past decades. Whether it’s watching old movies or our favourite television shows, reading literary classics or listening to the music that epitomized a specific era, being nostalgic can connect us to our history and bring about old memories in a positive way. So, to simultaneously celebrate 2020 and to revel in the past, I’ve put together a #throwback playlist that merges classic songs from the 1980s…
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Knives Out: Film Review
An in-depth look into how Rian Johnson’s whodunit movie “Knives Out” subverts our expectations of the murder mystery genre.
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‘The Crown’ Season 3 First Impressions
I think I can safely say that The Crown is one of the most intriguing pieces of television of our time. If you don’t already know, it’s a historical-drama series that chronicles the lives of the current British royal family. The concept of showcasing the life of the presently living monarch Queen Elizabeth II – who is also the longest reigning monarch of British history – is ballsy, for lack of a better word. The Crown is currently on its third season, with no sign of slowing down, as a fourth season has already been confirmed. Since I’m only halfway…
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Album Of The Month: Weezer’s ‘Teal Album’
Though it was released almost one year ago in January 2019, Weezer’s Teal Album has continued to be one of my go-to’s for the last little while. You may be thinking: wow, it’s a long time since I’ve thought about Weezer. I thought the same when I first heard the band’s name surface after what had felt like about a decade. Weezer was a common name to hear when I was going through my childhood and early teens: some of their most popular songs to date are “Say It Ain’t So” and “Buddy Holly”, considered classics of the 90s angst-pop-punk…
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