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“In the 1920s, the modern world saw the rise of women’s independence alongside economic, political, and artistic revolution. A century later, the same is true. Amidst a fast-paced sociopolitical scene, we are seeing minority groups (namely women, people of color, and queer people) revolutionize what it means to free oneself through radical self-acceptance.”
Read MoreBritish indie rock band The Last Dinner Party has taken the internet by storm over the past year. Their hit single “Nothing Matters” made its way through trending videos, leading new fans to their eccentric album. This summer, they appeared at music festivals such as Coachella and Glastonbury.
Read More“Aftersun” is not your typical coming-of-age film: It is a true think piece, a gear turner. Charlotte Wells’s debut film follows a father and daughter duo on what we assume is their last holiday trip with one another to a run-down resort in Turkey. The opening scene is filmed by Sophie (Frankie Corio) who reveals that she has recently turned 11 years old. She asks her dad Calum (Paul Mescal) what he thought his life would be like today, days before his 31st birthday, at the ripe age of 11. The filming halts soon after, leaving us with no answer. Many clips in this film were recorded by the actors themselves on a 35mm MiniDV camera, giving a strong sense of intimacy and connection to viewers.
Read MoreRemakes, prequels, sequels, adaptations, reboots — the unoriginality in entertainment has felt particularly inescapable within the past few years. Even some of this year’s most anticipated releases were all adaptations or continuations of some sort: “Dune 2,” “Mean Girls,” the live action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series and season 3 of “Bridgerton”. This seeming void of recycled content feels like a ravishing plague that studios are spreading without a cure.
Read MoreHailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dogpark is your new favorite indie-rock band to make the soundtrack for your summer city escapades. Their first major release, an EP titled “Breaking In Brooklyn” features bright rhythms balanced with subtle, angsty lyrics that any young adult can relate to.
Read MoreImagine you stick your hand into your pocket where you normally keep your phone, and nothing is there. You pat all your pockets, frantically looking for your phone as a wave of anxiety flows into your body. You then realize you just left your phone in your purse — now you can breathe.
Read MoreThe Malefactors (pronounced Mah-leh-factors) is a three-piece Dublin band. The trio consists of frontman Lucille, drummer Wren and bassist Henry. Due to privacy concerns, members of the band have wished to be identified by first name only. The three have been releasing music since 2022, and have since released two singles and one EP.
Read MoreThroughout history, cats have consistently been portrayed as a representation of femininity. In Ancient Egypt, cats were displayed as gods and put on a pedestal. During the 16th-century witch craze, cats were feared, and seen as a symbol of evil and witchcraft — they were worshiped and mistreated all in the same breath. Both of these perceptions built the modern portrayal seen today.
Read MoreDo pets really look like their owners? This idea has circulated for a long time and has recently gained traction on social media. You might see a video of someone with a very round face owning a pug or someone who likes the goth aesthetic owning a black cat. It is a funny juxtaposition, though, when a particularly masculine person has a bunch of cute little bunnies. Still, pets can be a reflection of your lifestyle, or personality.
Read MoreStudying abroad can be a truly amazing experience filled with new experiences and opportunities that aren’t available here in Springfield, Missouri. It can also be massively overwhelming if you don’t know where to start or what exactly might be waiting for you when you get there. There is a lot going on in the world right now and it’s good to keep that in mind, but if you wait for the perfect time to study abroad it might never come.
Read MoreAt the 2005 MTV Movie Awards, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams shared an electric kiss on stage after winning “Best Kiss” for their climactic scene in “The Notebook;” Kanye West infamously interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at the 2009 VMAs; and back in 2013, Jennifer Lawrence humbly tripped up the stairs on the way to her first Oscar win.
Read MoreMany college students today most likely remember The Sopranos as “that one really violent show that got me kicked out of the living room once a week.” And, if you had the pleasure of watching The Sopranos every Sunday at 9:00 p.m. from 1999 until 2006, you either had very cool parents, or you’re older than the average student. Regardless, countless television viewers of the modern age would be extremely jealous.
Read MoreMany women have felt solidarity with the TikTok trend of women's rage. Videos have surfaced with audio clips of different women from different films screaming and raging. This platform gave women an outlet to share their experiences with men and the male dominated world, and their frustrations towards it.
Read MoreAlive and well in 2023, live music performances have never been quite as lively. With some of the most anticipated tours hitting stadiums this year, concerts have reached a new peak in the post-pandemic performing industry. Audiences, thrilled to be attending live performances with little to no COVID-19 safety guidelines, have easily gotten riled up at the seeming return to normalcy.
Read MoreIn Andrew Hozier-Byrnes' third album, we journey through a poetic world that, though new to most, has been around for over 700 years. Unreal Unearth covers topics of love, loss, and imperialism with the sounds of gospel, folk music, and power ballads. After reading Dante’s, Inferno in 2020, Hozier was inspired to transform the story into his most passionate, complex album yet.
Read MoreSofia Coppola’s Priscilla wastes no time introducing the famed Mrs. Presley. Her story begins as a wide-eyed girl, donning dreary browns and pastel pinks, who has already visited Elvis Presley’s Army home enough times to be daydreaming about him at school and even share a few kisses. A then fourteen-year-old stationed with her family in West Germany, Priscilla Beaulieu was oblivious to the changes a simple house visit to meet the King of Rock and Roll would make.
Read MoreCountless celebrities are idolized every decade, and some are just special enough to have their life stories portrayed through film. Biopics have been around since Georges Melies wrote a story based on Joan of Arc in 1900. However, in recent years, some of these series and movies have become more damaging than people may realize. Are biopics honoring the public figures we adore? Or should we leave the storytelling to them and their loved ones?
Read MoreThe American Film Institute created a list detailing the 100 Greatest American Films of All Time. When looking down the list, you might see a recurring pattern of male leads. Often, we see an amazing female cast in these movies, only to find out most of them are supporting roles. We see very few leading ladies in what are known as some of the best films ever made. In most of these movies, women are not perceived as powerful or strong, but more docile, submissive–even as a damsel in distress.
Read MoreThis summer was a celebration of femininity. Whether you were exchanging friendship bracelets and compliments at the “Eras Tour,” or tearing up in the back of the theater watching the “Barbie” movie, feminine joy was in the air. Recent events with a majority of female fans have often been viewed as frivolous; however, the Eras Tour and the Barbie movie have broken revenue and attendance records this summer.
Read MoreThe Shining, directed by Stanley Kubrick, is one of the world's most favorite Halloween cult classic films. Released in 1980, the film is based on the story, The Shining, written by Stephen King. The story follows Jack Torrence; played by Jack Nicholson, his wife Wendy; played by Shelly Duvall, and their five-year-old son Danny; played by Danny Lloyd.
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