Why does society have such a fascination with bad moms? Sure, the image of a wholesome, caring matriarch with an apple pie out of the oven and a hug for every problem is very tired. But have we gotten so…
‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ review: Art rock legend reaches out by looking back
“Introducing the all new 2020 David Byrne human being! A timeless classic is back in style, now sleeker and more accessible than ever before. The Byrne returns with its classic mobility, quirky observations, pretentious cultural knowledge and signature yodel. The…
‘Hubie Halloween’ review: Adam Sandler brings trademark boredom to Halloween
In 2014, Adam Sandler and his Happy Madison Productions signed a $250 million deal with Netflix to produce four new movies. Since that deal, Sandler and his team have dumped multiple movies onto the streaming juggernaut that have done good…
‘Unpregnant’ review: Buddy comedy confidently confronts abortion stigmas
It takes about 47 minutes for Unpregnant to say the word “abortion.” Not only that, the movie’s main character is afraid to even say the word until she’s stuck on a swinging carnival ride. But why? The movie’s plot is…
Greyhound Movie Review: Tom Hanks Is Stiff in Tepid Naval Drama
Hollywood is running out of ways to do war movies. Studios have approached telling war stories in every conceivable way: epic, subdued, masculine, romantic, accusatory, reflective, victorious and mournful. One moment there’s The Bridge on the River Kwai and the…
Album Review: Lady Gaga – “Chromatica”
For those still feeling the gloom of the world’s current climate, late-90s dance pop is a great place to mine some escapism. With the grunge movement over with and the millennium on the horizon, people wanted to party and the…
Album Review: Hayley Williams – “Petals for Armor”
If there’s one thing that truly defines Hayley Williams, it’s power. Barely over five-feet tall, Williams has built an outstanding presence for herself in the 15 years she’s been a working musician. Any sense of her being the girl singer…
