Review: ‘Hamilton’ Alumni Delivers a Solid Debut Album
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
October 30, 2019
With the “In the Heights” movie on the horizon, Anthony Ramos, playing the male lead, released his first album. Anthony Ramos is best known for his roles of John Laurens and Phillip Hamilton in the Original Broadway Cast of “Hamilton”. The album, entitled The Good And The Bad, presents itself ...
Review: Fandom Proves to be a Stunning Album
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
October 11, 2019
Houston-based pop-punk powerhouse band Waterparks is back again with a new album. Awsten Knight is as angry as ever with this one, merging edgy and punk lyrics with peppy electronic beats. I have been a fan of Waterparks for many years, ever since the release of their EP “Cluster”. Personally, I...
50 Years Later And Still Returning To An “Octopus’s Garden”
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
On September 26th, 1969, arguably one of the most iconic albums ever was released. Abbey Road by The Beatles is known as one of the most successful albums, and not just because of the revolutionary work of The Beatles. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this radical album’s release, a remastered...
IT Chapter Two
Gabrielle Fletcher, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
Audiences were amazed when the remake of the film of Stephen King’s IT story debuted in 2018. The performances by the actors and actresses made such an impact on cinema that it called for a part two of this outstanding thriller. People adored seeing Bill Skarsgard portray the dynamic character, Pen...
Review: Dodie at House of Blues
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2019
Leaving the House of Blues on the night of September 23, I felt nothing but a sense of awe. A light and calm atmosphere lingered in the air after Dodie, a British singer-songwriter, performed in Texas for the first time. The show started off with the opening act, Adam Melchor, playing a relativ...
Review (Spoiler-Free): Ad Astra is a Thrilling, Gorgeous Sci-Fi Epic
Donovan Nichols, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Sci-fi thriller “Ad Astra,” released September 20, delivers a powerful, beautiful look at family bonds and the future of human expansion while also showcasing some of the best visuals ever seen in a sci-fi film. The film, set in “the near future,” follows astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) ac...
Dodie Clark Comes To Houston
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor-In-Cheif
September 19, 2019
Dodie Clark will be in Houston at the House Of Blues on September 23. Clark, a praised British YouTube star and singer-songwriter, has produced a total of three EPs with her most recent one, “Human”, making its debut in January of 2019. Her overall style can be attributed to the likes of artists such...
Melanie Martinez’s New Film Climbs To Number One On YouTube
Joshua Piper, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
After a two year break, Melanie Martinez announced a musical feature film containing her newest album “K-12”. What resulted was a sinister pop musical describing the twisted and sometimes upsetting side of education. Crybaby (played by Martinez) and her best friend Angelita (played by Emma Harvey...
“My Neighbor Totoro” Inspires Viewers Through Ghibli Fest
Jordyn Guzman, Co-Editor
August 29, 2019
Ever since 1984, Studio Ghibli has fascinated audiences with its mesmerizing films. No movie among these stands out more than “My Neighbor Totoro”, which is arguably the most popular movie from the franchise. Thanks to Fathom Events, fans and enthusiasts have one chance every year to see this masterpi...
Review (Spoiler Free): Spider-Man Far From Home Reboots Marvel
Celeste Hoover, Co-Editor
July 9, 2019
Swinging to a record-breaking $27 million on Wednesday, the ever evolving Spider-Man franchise continues with Far From Home. Back in action with a new suit, Tom Holland returns to kick off the next phase of Marvel movies. In this much anticipated sequel, Peter Parker must learn to balance the duties...
10 Movies to Look Out For This Summer
Donovan Nichols, News Editor
June 1, 2019
Godzilla: King of the Monsters Release Date: May 31 MPAA Rating: PG-13 This film promises plenty of silly one-liners and lots of monster-on-monster battles. While it looks to be an classic summer blockbuster blast with some fantastic action sequences, don’t come expecting the next great mas...