The Wachowskis once directed “The Matrix.” Nowadays it seems the standard for their films is more like a “Star Wars” prequel.
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Aaron and Zach’s Super Uber Sparkly Entertainment & Other Forms of Mass Media Blog: ‘Life Is Strange,’ Episode 1: Chrysalis
Life may be strange, but it’s also incredibly dull.
Newly released film ‘Babadook’ essence of horror genre
“If it’s in a word, or it’s in a look, you can’t get rid of the Babadook.”
Aaron and Zach’s Kooky Fun Entertainment & Other Forms of Mass Media Blog: ‘The Interview’
by Aaron Ross, news editor & Zach Kluver, entertainment editor “The Interview” follows Seth Rogen and James Franco, who venture across the sea to visit Supreme Leader Kim-Jong Un for an exclusive live interview. Wacky jokes and ‘hilarity’ ensue. After all the controversy, hacking and terrorist threats surrounding its release, […]
‘Jane the Virgin’ proves surprisingly good entertainment
“But I can’t be pregnant! I’m a virgin!” So begins the strangely addicting, surprisingly touching, and all-around entertaining “Jane the Virgin,” a telenovela-like show that follows the journey of 23-year-old Jane Gloriana Villanueva (played by Gina Rodriguez), who is, well, a pregnant virgin.
New Weezer album surprises, renews faith in band
by Aaron Ross, news editor When people say they like Weezer, they usually follow it up with: “I mean, their old stuff.” The band’s had a rocky ride since releasing their critically and commercially successful platinum debut. Weezer’s next album, upon release, was panned by critics and completely failed to meet commercial expectations […]
‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’ meanders through expository pilot
Last Wednesday, a record-breaking 13 million people tuned in for FX’s newest installment in the American Horror Story franchise: Freak Show. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or coulrophobic, Freak Show’s pilot proved to be an interesting, though a little lukewarm, start to the season…
Minimalist ‘Sadnecessary’ imparts intriguing melancholy
by Shilpa Saravanan, editor-in-chief German electro-folk-pop duo Milky Chance, architects of the infectious “Stolen Dance” that’s presently inching up the charts, released their debut album “Sadnecessary” in the U.S. on Oct. 14. The portmanteau of the album’s title says all there is to say about the album itself: no song […]
No time for ‘Matrix’ when busy with ‘eXistenZ’
by Zach Kluver, entertainment editor “eXistenZ” starts off with a presentation in what looks like a bit like a run-down abandoned church. The leader of the conference begins describing a new video game from an apparently famous game designer, Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh). A very reserved person, she smiles […]
‘You’re Dead!’ presents sonically dense, gorgeous celebration of death’s mystery
Flying Lotus, a.k.a Steven Ellison, released his latest album, “You’re Dead!” today. Following 2012’s ethereal “Until the Quiet Comes” Ellison had released the aptly titled “Duality,” which started his rap career under the name Captain Murphy. However, although Captain Murphy makes a few appearances throughout “You’re Dead!,” it’s unquestionably a return to the bizarre, chaotic world of a Flying Lotus album.
