Category: Reviews
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‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ shows the universality of suburban growing pains
The film’s coming-of-age elements feel familiar and at many times funny, with a lighthearted seriousness that never turns silly – and never critiques Margaret for her naïvety
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REVIEW: Being Funny In A Foreign Language
Being Funny simultaneously maintains lead singer Matty Healy’s cynicism while being their most uplifting, least angst-y album yet.
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ELVIS: The Best and Worst of Baz Luhrmann
Elvis Presley’s life and Baz Luhrmann’s bizarre, recognizable directorial style have much in common.
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Licorice Pizza: Dynamic, Compelling, Honest
Licorice Pizza, on the whole, achieves its goal of being nostalgic, whimsical, and honest.
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Dawn FM: A Remarkable Album of Reckoning
Dawn FM follows The Weeknd’s signature sound, employing elements of R&B, 80s-style synth-pop, and funk to achieve what feels like a fever dream.
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From 2013 to Today: A Brief History of the 1975
The group became famous for two things: their nostalgic, 80s synth-pop style and their lead singer, Matty Healy.
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Betty: Album Review
Everyone likes a song they can relate to, admittedly making “Just Thought You Should Know” my personal favorite. Honesty is the best policy, and Betty’s alcohol-inspired action leaves her listeners with one main message: tell people you love them.
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Heard It In A Past Life: Album Review
Heard It In A Past Life makes you want to dance, cry, and then pick yourself up and dance again.