Culture
creative arts
SageFest’s Total Preclipse
April 5 marked the 14th annual SageFest, an event organized by the Sage Art Center, UR’s studio arts building, and filled with themed activities and entertainment. This year’s event, titled “Total Preclipse of the Sage,” was themed around the total solar eclipse and included t-shirt printing, cyanotype making, cookie decorating, and so much more. After […]
back in the game
Off Broadway On Campus’ ‘Back in the Game’ sends off their seniors
Off Broadway On Campus (OBOC) had its semesterly show titled “Back In The Game” April 5. While the overarching themes of the show (loud, fun, confident) were prevalent through much of the night, there were also moments of heartfelt connection and genuine love between the cast members. The night featured numbers from an assortment of […]
horror movie
“Imaginary” is an unimaginative horror flick
As a horror enthusiast, “Imaginary” was disappointing. I love the horror genre, but the film was just not scary. It suffers from weak writing — the film was bland and unwatchable. The film was directed by Jeff Wadlow, who also co-wrote the film with Greg Erb and Jason Oremland. More notably, the film was produced […]
horror movie
“Late Night with the Devil”: A promising satirical horror film tainted by AI
“Late Night with the Devil” is a creative found-footage horror movie that originally premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2023, now debuting to the public in theaters. Directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes, the movie follows a documentary structure and plays into possession and ritual sacrifice tropes. Jack Delroy, played by […]
Album Review
Colin’s Review Rundown: Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Alpha Wolf, The War on Drugs
Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’ in a not-so-spotless time For fans of: Mariah Carey, Beyonce It’s no secret that Ariana Grande has lost much of the public’s favor recently. After becoming embroiled in a cheating scandal that positioned her as the “homewrecker,” fans and haters alike were disgusted by her behavior. There’s certainly a conversation to […]
one act festival
One-Act play festival showcases completely student-made productions
After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UR International Theatre Program (URITP) presented its 21st annual One-Act New Play Festival this past weekend. Featuring five compelling plays — each written, directed, designed, and performed by students — the festival provided a platform for authentic and diverse narratives to flourish onstage. “One-Acts is […]
Album Review
Colin’s Review Rundown: Flo Milli, Holly Humberstone, Dermot Kennedy
Holly Humberstone’s “Work In Progress” — an aptly titled EP For fans of: (obviously) Phoebe Bridgers, Billie Eilish (obviously) Rating: 6/10 Holly Humberstone is an English singer-songwriter who recently released a brief EP entitled “Work In Progress.” While the EP is easy on the ears, it’s pretty clear that Humberstone has a lot of work […]
ghostbusters
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is as lifeless as its poltergeists
I love the original “Ghostbusters,” not only because of the nostalgia I have from watching it with my family during Halloween, but because of its humor and endearing cast. "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," however, proves that maybe it’s time to let the franchise rest before its spirit gets sucked. Gil Kenan writes and directs the new […]
millie bobby brown
“Damsel”: Reworking fairytale tropes in 2024
“Damsel” was a refreshing film that I enjoyed despite its faults. The film has the strongest of some of Millie Bobby Brown's acting, however, it ended up having predictable writing that diminished its suspense and, for me, its rewatchability. “Damsel” is a dark fantasy film written by Dan Mazeua and directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. […]
Alternative
Synthpop Double Feature: GLOOM DIVISION and Girl With No Face
GLOOM DIVISION by I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME- Review I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME is a synthpop project helmed by Dallon Weekes, formerly of Panic! At The Disco. IDKHOW was previously a duo, with drummer Ryan Seaman departing in September 2023. Their debut album, “RAZZMATAZZ,” was released in […]
