Friday, February 6

Album review: Maggie Rogers embraces new sound while letting vocals shine in ‘Surrender’

This post was updated July 31 at 10:01 p.m. Wherever Maggie Rogers goes, that is where listeners should be. In her sophomore studio album, “Surrender,” Rogers departs from the acoustic folk pop sound that first distinguished her music and boldly leans into the energy associated with her self-attributed status as a “witchy feminist rock star.” But staying true to the dimensional essence of her past discography, Rogers demonstrates a renewed sense of artistry via emotional and sonic risks that, together, compliment the cathartics of her surrender to love, even when the production of some tracks does not reflect that experience as masterfully as others. Read more...

Photo: Maggie Rogers looks straight ahead in a black-and-white close-up shot. The singer-songwriter released her sophomore album, “Surrender,” on Friday. (Courtesy of Capitol Records)


Film review: Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ provides unsettling social commentary with strong execution

This post was updated July 24 at 9:39 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. Jordan Peele takes a risk that audiences can say yes to in “Nope.” In his third feature film, writer and director Peele once again successfully subverts his audience’s expectations of horror by blending it with science-fiction to create a spectacle filled with tension, subtext and thrill. Read more...

Photo: Steven Yeun stands beside a caged black horse, gazing into a mountain landscape. Starring alongside Yeun in Jordan Peele’s science-fiction horror film “Nope” are Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer. (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)


Theater Review: ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ misses mark with love story despite familiar visuals

“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” is sparkling as a partial diamond in the rough. Running until Sept. 4 and featuring alumnus Camden Gonzales as the associate choreographer, the musical adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” has officially been transplanted from Broadway to Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre. Read more...

Photo: The cast of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” performs on an illuminating set resembling the real-life Parisian club. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 film of the same name, the musical follows the love story between a cabaret performer and a bohemian writer. (Courtesy of Moulin Rouge! The Musical)


Album review: Lizzo’s 4th studio album ‘Special’ is ready 2 Be Loved

This post was updated July 17, 2022 at 10:45 p.m.  From reveling in holidays to embracing love in all its forms, Lizzo’s latest album encompasses all that is special. Read more...

Photo: A black and white photo of Lizzo gazing upward serves as the cover for her latest album, “Special.” The singer released her fourth studio album Friday. (Courtesy of Nice Life/Atlantic Recording Corporation)


Film review: Discordant adaptation of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ waters down important themes

This post was updated July 17 at 10:41 p.m.  The crawdads are certainly not singing now. In one fell swoop, the namesake movie adaptation of Delia Owens’ book “Where the Crawdads Sing” crumples the mystery novel into a lukewarm film, fumbling to translate a gritty tale of survival and endurance onto the silver screen. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)


TV review: ‘The Boys’ delivers powerful, satirical punch in unpredictable season 3 finale

This post was updated July 10 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The best superhero show isn’t about superheroes at all. The satirical antithesis to mainstream superhero franchises such as Marvel and DC, “The Boys” continues the story of the antagonistic corporation Vought International and the titular vigilante group led by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid), who are victims of the company’s corruption. Read more...

Photo: “The Boys” ends another season with cast members (from left to right) Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara and Laz Alonso. In the latest season, the superhero satire delivers unpredictable narratives and political commentary. (Courtesy of Prime Video)




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