Award-winning essayist, journalist, and nonfiction author Lynell George gives us a glimpse into the esteemed writer Octavia E. Butler’s origins of becoming one. Going into her personal confides of her very own journals, we get a crash course into her psyche, and how she overcame the highs and lows of becoming the first African American woman to break into the science fiction genre.
Severance Season 2 combines wonderful writing, character performance, and unique art direction to become one of the best shows on television.
While sporting some of the series’ best gameplay, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is held back from series peaks by a rather underwhelming story, and repetitive sections.
Emilia Pérez has an interesting plot, but squanders it with an undeveloped cast of characters and forgettable musical score.
Suzanne Collins has once again crafted a brilliant novel with Sunrise on the Reaping. From the incredibly relevant themes to the heartbreaking moments, this book is an incredible success and a perfect conclusion for the series.
Moana 2 lived up to my expectations of being incredibly disappointing. It was just another cash grab among the many sequels and live-action movies Disney has been putting out for about 10 years now. Overall it had beautiful animation, but everything else about it was rushed and sloppy.
As we follow the yellow brick road through memory lane, the Broadway musical to movie adaptation Wicked proves with its amazing cast chemistry and live performances to be just as popular as we all hoped it to be.
World of Goo 2 is a visually stunning game with a creative concept that almost lives up to the legacy of its predecessor, only hindered by its less poignant story and slightly frustrating gameplay.
After a year and a half of touring, Taylor Swift has taken The Eras Tour to Indianapolis, making an unforgettable weekend for the entire city. As fans overtook Lucas Oil Stadium with sequins and friendship bracelets, Taylor Swift and her crew performed an outstanding three-and-a-half-hour show that spans throughout the 18 years of her discography, one era at a time.
Harold and the Purple Crayon is a mediocre movie with actual potential. This movie about creativity lacks it heavily, focusing instead on boring jokes and plot structure.
Wicked showcases many important subjects that are important to many people worldwide. The themes throughout resonate with readers and inspire many to take action toward a variety of topics and be a better person overall.
Arcane Season 2 provides a captivating story with intriguing characters, building off of the fantastic first season. While not every story beat is a winner, the series still holds strong with fantastic performances, art, and music.
A year after its release, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) still holds up as one of the most popular albums of the decade, staying on the Billboard 200 since its release. Between the new sound, songs, and overall vibe, the re-recording showcases Swift’s abilities as an artist and will forever be crowned as her best record.
“Lunar” by In Distance is an incredible album portraying the artist’s experience of grieving someone. He conveys this with the album's progression, the album’s rhetoric and lyrics, and the incredible emotional response the album provokes. Overall, Indy took a serious topic and portrayed it in all the right ways.
Despite the short runtime, Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short n’ Sweet became an instant classic pop album with its catchy songs and creative lyricism.
The Fallout show stays true to the world of the games, while also carving its own path in an intriguing story. While the show has some rough spots, it positions itself well to grow out of its mistakes into another season.
Even with good gameplay design, the legacy of Silent Hill seems to be too much for Silent Hill: A Short Message. With weaker performances and weaker story, A Short Message comes up a bit short.
With massive shoes to fill, Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League manages to stake it's own claim in the Arkham Universe, despite some issues cropping up here and there. With fun new gameplay mechanics and a cast of loveable, unloved unheroes, The Suicide Squad is here to stay
With a long and illustrious legacy to uphold, the re-release of Persona 3 is just as astounding as its name suggests. Adding new features and loads of content, Persona 3 Reload is just as memorable and outstanding as it always has been.
Even years later, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes returns to the dystopian world of the Hunger Games with new characters and a new story. With a revival of the themes of humanity and corruption, The Hunger Games sees a new life in a old perspective.
