‘Emily in Paris’ falls flat on its designer heels
October 25, 2020
Netflix’s new series, “Emily in Paris,” premiered on Oct. 2 and was a hit, immediately making it onto the top ten list for the Internet TV network. Full of charming clichés, the show was enjoyable to mindlessly binge-watch. But no amount of love affairs, Chanel bags or pain au chocolats...
Memes represent gateways to humor, toxicity in modern culture
By Nitya Kashyap and Yukari E. Zapata
April 25, 2020
Memes: one of the most used forms of communication and expression for students, according to The Student View. Memes can be used in many forms of communication as well as an expression of thoughts and emotions. For example when friend groups, friends or classmates are talking about a funny ...
Celebrity involvement impacts community positively during COVID-19
April 23, 2020
From helping those who are most affected by COVID-19 to streaming free concerts online, celebrities like Trevor Noah and John Legend are helping aid social distancing efforts. Despite the fact that the hardest hit by the outbreak are the homeless, the people working in the entertainment industry a...
Hulu vs. Netflix: which streaming platform is right for you?
By Renee Wang
April 23, 2020
I watch an embarrassing amount of television — so much so that I use two streaming platforms, Netflix and Hulu, because I had exhausted almost all of Netflix’s options. Today, I’m going to break it down and help you find the streaming platform that is perfect for you! PRICE In terms of the cheapest streaming option, Hulu wins. Its basic package be...
‘Tiger King’ reveals world’s absurdity, even before COVID-19
By Andrea Sun
April 21, 2020
It has been long overdue – the hype is almost gone, the memes have died down and the search for Carole Baskin’s “missing” husband has gone underway. Despite this, I have only now processed the infamous Netflix docuseries “Tiger King.” Earning its title as 2020’s most jaw-dropping TV show, the doc...
‘After Hours’ illustrates The Weeknd’s past, present
By Miya Liu
April 18, 2020
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, more commonly known as The Weeknd, released his album “After Hours” on March 20. The album features his famous falsetto-filled melodies with strong synthesizer quality, accompanied by echoes of voices and retro sound effects — like space lasers and police sirens. The Wee...
Yawnward: Pixar’s latest film follows predictable formula
By Allen Zhang
April 18, 2020
Disney-Pixar’s latest animated film “Onward” debuted on Disney+ April 3 after a short-lived premiere due to the closure of many theaters caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Forbes, “Onward” only made $39 million in box office sales, scoring Pixar’s lowest opening ever in term...
Finding comedy, humor amid pandemic
By Melody Chen
April 6, 2020
A heavily bubbled bathtub in a 4-star bathroom commences the scene as we hear a tooting rendition of The Late Show theme song in the backdrop. A few seconds in, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert emerges in a suit and a tie behind a massive bubble tower — kicking off his second monologue at his home...
Production shutdowns leave crew members without jobs, income
April 4, 2020
From major movie releases to late night talk shows, much of the entertainment industry is receiving the fallout of COVID-19’s rapid spread. Movies, shows and other forms of entertainment are available on multiple streaming platforms so they can be easily accessed at home away from the public, bu...
‘Rare Beauty’ is a no-go
By Sara Shohoud
April 2, 2020
Singer-songwriter Selena Gomez took to Instagram Live to announce the launch of Rare Beauty, her new makeup line. Gomez claims she has been working on the makeup line for two years now. To be honest, for two years of “hard-work,” Rare Beauty seems like a massive flop for the beauty industry. The...
