Searching is the directorial debut by Aneesh Chaganty and tells its story almost entirely through a computer screen. While there’s nothing new there it’s certainly an interesting choice, especially for someones very first feature-length film. However, that begs the question. With this inherent stipulation cinematically, does the film still manage to be entertaining? Surprisingly, yes. IContinue reading “A light criticism of “desktop films””
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150-word track review: Cake – Scott James
Scott James grapples with the loss of innocence in the opener to his 2017 album Shelter Island Heights. He begins by saying: Now I’ve done it too. It’s funny how it happens. These ominous words carry their tension throughout the track as James continues to lament his choices even going into denial halfway through asContinue reading “150-word track review: Cake – Scott James”
My problem with teen novels epitomized in one book part 1/2
A few years ago, back when I was a freshman in high school, a girl I had a hopeless crush on recommended me a book. Despite having little to no information, guidelines, or knowledge of its core demographic I quickly sprung at the opportunity to have something to talk about with her. It took me aboutContinue reading “My problem with teen novels epitomized in one book part 1/2”
An angel fallen from grace: Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer
I came out of Father John Misty’s third album: Pure Comedy with a bad taste in my mouth. After giving it a listen or two I was inevitably turned off by Joshua Tillman’s insufferable ability to portray himself as a character who’s sanctimonious. Yet, here I am a year later singing the praises of his newest studioContinue reading “An angel fallen from grace: Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer”
150-word track review: In the Zone – Ken Ashcorp
Ken Ashcorp is one of those artists that’s consistently able to floor me. Whether it be by his masterfully created ballads or his ability to sing about anything and make it sound good, he always finds a way to fascinate my delicate mind. This track is obviously no different. In its most raw essence, theContinue reading “150-word track review: In the Zone – Ken Ashcorp”
150-word track review: Come Smile With Me – Sleepspent
If there’s one thing I love it’s a song that puts me at ease while simultaneously being fast. Sleepspent is able to capture this very specific tone in such an impressive and engaging fashion. The track has themes of isolation in its lyrics while ultimately recounting a story of self-destruction. When the world falls asleepContinue reading “150-word track review: Come Smile With Me – Sleepspent”
150-word track review: Okay – Temporex
It’s incredibly rare when you find a song that you relate to so much you’d’ve thought it was written especially for you. Such is the case of this bubbly track by Joseph N. Flores AKA Temporex. The track details the age-old struggle of being separated by the one you call yours. Baby, I don’t knowContinue reading “150-word track review: Okay – Temporex”
150-word track review: Bitter – Palace
Lend me your brakes again, you’re more than my speed. And I’ve played heartstrings before, but not in your key. These are the first words uttered by Palace frontman; Leo Wyndham in the second track off their 2014 EP entitled Lost in the Night. This is said after the audience is able to hear the opening guitarContinue reading “150-word track review: Bitter – Palace”
Reviewing 7 movies in about a hundred-fifty words or less
Se7en (1995) A great reflection on human morality. As you watch the film unfold you begin to question the true intentions of the police force and perhaps even mankind itself. The ending makes you consider the perspective of the murderer and whether you should feel remorse for him or people he’s hurt. Brad Pitt andContinue reading “Reviewing 7 movies in about a hundred-fifty words or less”
Pierrot le Fou and the appeal of arthouse
Arthouse is a genre of film that is made to circumvent the traditional style of filmmaking omnipresent within the current scope of contemporary cinema. They are meant to be an experimental and serious artistic work not aimed at a commercial audience. They are often very confusing, strange, yet simultaneously charming films that transcend and challengeContinue reading “Pierrot le Fou and the appeal of arthouse”
Turn off the Bright Lights 