It takes about 47 minutes for Unpregnant to say the word “abortion.” Not only that, the movie’s main character is afraid to even say the word until she’s stuck on a swinging carnival ride. But why? Th…
Greyhound Movie Review: Tom Hanks Is Stiff in Tepid Naval Drama
Hollywood is running out of ways to do war movies. Studios have approached telling war stories in every conceivable way: epic, subdued, masculine, romantic, accusatory, reflective, victorious and mour…
Album Review: Lady Gaga – “Chromatica”
For those still feeling the gloom of the world’s current climate, late-90s dance pop is a great place to mine some escapism. With the grunge movement over with and the millennium on the horizon, peopl…
Album Review: Hayley Williams – “Petals for Armor”
If there’s one thing that truly defines Hayley Williams, it’s power. Barely over five-feet tall, Williams has built an outstanding presence for herself in the 15 years she’s been a working musician. A…
Beastie Boys Story Movie Review: Rap Legends Recap Legacy in Amusing Live Slideshow
One of the many charming qualities about the Beastie Boys is that they could be you. If three dorky-looking Jewish white boys could break into rap music, let alone break barriers within the genre, may…
Album Review: Thundercat offers laid-back funk on “It Is What It Is”
For all of his musical talent and professionalism, it’s hard to take Thundercat seriously. From his pink noodle braids to the stoner-chic of his hoodie/shorts combo to his iconic oversized bass to son…
The Way Back Movie Review: Ben Affleck bares his soul in basketball drama
For better or worse, Ben Affleck is a very famous movie star. He’s been a very famous movie star for over 20 years and has checked all the boxes a very famous movie star’s life includes: starred in bl…