Marvel’s “Captain Marvel” soars to success on multiple fronts
Carter Chapley, Staff Writer
March 7, 2019
Captain Marvel is a near perfect introduction to one of the MCU’s most powerful and respected hero’s…oh and also a total win for women in film….4/5 The success of Marvel Studios is unprecedented—21 films over 10 years without a glaring failure. A studio that sought out to create a massi...
An Ethereal Experience through Hozier’s “Wasteland, Baby!”
Cassie Travers, Contributor
March 6, 2019
If there was anyone who could pull off both the look and the sound of an ancient, god-like being from the forest, it would be Andrew Hozier-Byrne. Hozier, the stage name that he uses for his work, finally returned to the music scene with an album that features his well-loved earthy sound, as well as a few,...
Sucker for the Jonas Brothers’ Reunion
Savanah Seyer, Staff Writer
March 4, 2019
On Thursday, the world woke to news that the Jonas Brothers were reuniting and releasing new music. For fans like myself, it had been a long and arduous wait. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, brothers from New Jersey, had dominated the pop world a decade ago. Formed in the early 2000s, the band was a ...
“How to Train Your Dragon” is a Hidden Gem
Leianna Tanedo, Staff Writer
February 27, 2019
DreamWorks Animation is known for its comedic animated movies, producing both the “Shrek” and “Kung Fu Panda” series. Now, DreamWorks wraps up the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy with “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” directed and written by Dean DeBlois. The film conta...
“Fighting With Your Family” – Not Your Typical Sports Movie
Mikhail Faulconer, Contributor
February 27, 2019
What is Dwayne Johnson cooking up in “Fighting with My Family”? Probably his strongest entry as a producer to date. The film is based on the true story of Saraya-Jade Bevis, or “Paige,” played by rising-star Florence Pugh, and her journey to become the youngest WWE Divas Champion ever. ...
SoFar Sounds Comes to SLU to Benefit Overground
Mikhail Faulconer, Staff Writer
February 20, 2019
Filed under Arts, Concert Reviews
On a cold, windy Valentine’s Day night in St. Louis, more than one hundred people gathered for a fundraising concert, hosted by SoFar Sounds, in the Sinquefeld Room in support of Overground Railroad to Literacy. In stark contrast to most concerts, Sofar Sounds’ events strive to produce an intimate...
Ariana Grande Strikes Back Again
Leianna Tanedo, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019
Filed under Arts
A mere five months after the release of “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande rides on the pop album’s success with her new album “thank u, next,” sharing the same name as the quietly dropped breakup anthem. Relying more heavily on beats than vocal riffs, “thank u, next” is the darker, more experienced...
Dorothy Delivers at Delmar Hall
Mikhail Faulconer, Contributor
February 14, 2019
Filed under Arts, Concert Reviews
“Take me down to the West coast/ Where the sun shines all day/ Weaving through the heart of Los Angeles/ To the San Francisco Bay,” mused Dorothy Martin, lead singer of the L.A.-based rock band Dorothy. As part of the band’s “Freedom Tour,” promoting its 2018 album “28 Days in the Valley,...
Panic! At the Disco Brings the Party to St. Louis
Chandana Kamaraj, Arts Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Concert Reviews
Panic! At The Disco never seems to disappoint. The band lead by musical genius Brendon Urie set the stage on fire (literally) after their return to St. Louis after two years, and a lot has happened since then. The touring crew is completed by the new bassist Nicole Row and guitarist Mike Naran along ...
Legally Blonde the Musical is a Teaching Moment
Madisyn Siebert, Associate Arts Editor
February 7, 2019
In 2001, the world was graced with Reese Witherspoon playing the typical, but surprising blonde, Elle Woods in “Legally Blonde.” Once the movie skyrocketed to popularity, it was only soon after it would be turned into a Broadway hit. The Stifel Theatre hosted “Legally Blonde the Musical” for a...
Rent Live: Takes “Break-a-Leg” too Seriously
Emma Carmody, Photo Editor
February 6, 2019
On Sunday, Fox aired its latest live musical, Rent, a 1996 Pulitzer Prize winning musical about a group of young adults living with AIDS. However, viewers who tuned in Sunday night were disappointed to discover that the “live” musical wasn’t in fact live at all. Brennin Hunt, the actor portray...
Kehinde Wiley Saint Louis Art Museum Exhibit
Mikhail Faulconer, Staff Writer
February 6, 2019
Filed under Arts
Kehinde Wiley, who painted President Obama’s official portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, currently has a featured collection at the Saint Louis Art Museum until Feb. 10. In these 11 stunning portraits, Wiley reinterprets classical works of Western art to replace white, often ari...
Photo Courtesy of Trenton Almgren-Davis.
February 27, 2019
On any given day, men in suits and women in high heels and long trench coats can be seen going past luxury boutiques on Calle Velazquez, situated in the heart of Madrid. But...
Marchers Brave the Cold for Women’s March 2019
January 25, 2019
