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"Alexander" was first released in 2004 to little critical success. (Photo courtesy of Amazon)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Alexander: The Ultimate Cut’ redefines the film

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 14, 2025

Throughout the mid-2000s, the success of “Gladiator” made multiple directors want in on the supposed success of the historical epic. Oliver Stone, best known for films such as “Platoon” (1986)...

"MAYHEM" is Lady Gaga's first solo studio album since the release of "Chromatica" in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

Music Review: ‘MAYHEM’ sees Lady Gaga pay homage to her beginnings

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor March 14, 2025

Ever since I was five and my mom played “The Fame Monster” in her car for the first time, I have been a Lady Gaga fan. Each of her albums notoriously brings a distinct sound to the table, some...

College theater's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" highlights queerness in the story.

Performance Review: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ adds much to classic tale

By Allison Stein, Assistant Culture Editor March 7, 2025

Lafayette College’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing” is far from old-fashioned but still carries the true spirit of the show: supreme silliness. This production poses the age-old adaption...

"The Dud Avocado" combines a French setting with a young woman exploring her sexuality. (Photo courtesy of New York Review Books)

Selma’s Shelf: ‘The Dud Avocado’ not a dud novel

By Selma O’Malley, Managing Editor March 7, 2025

Many of us have friends abroad right now, taking advantage of roaring nightlife and racking up passport stamps while the rest of us cross our fingers every weekend that Milo’s sporadically becomes fun. Getting...

"Avatar: The Last Airbender" has a strong teen and adult fanbase, despite being a Nickelodeon show. (Photo courtesy of FilmAffinity)

Cinema with Sam: 20 years later, ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ transcends target audience

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist March 7, 2025

Few animated series have left as profound an impact as “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” Premiering in 2005 and concluding in 2008, this Nickelodeon-produced show has stood the test of time, captivating...

"The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" is the first in a five book series. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: A whimsical tale for young and old

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor February 28, 2025

I will always make time for what I consider the most underrated genre in all of fiction: children’s (or middle grade) literature. I firmly believe that we old people can enjoy a children’s book once...

"The Pitt" successfully adds a sense of realism to the typically dramatized medical drama. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘The Pitt’ brings fresh take to medical dramas

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 28, 2025

It’s been 16 years since producer John Wells and actor Noah Wyle left the medical drama world with the conclusion of their acclaimed series “ER” (1994). Since then, television has been plagued with...

Lafayette Dining's Valentine's Day meal featured three courses of Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Food Review: A hearty Valentine’s meal with Lafayette Dining

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel February 21, 2025

We spent Valentine's Day Eve in the most romantic place you could ever imagine: the Clay Ketcham faculty dining room. Simply entering the space felt like an honor: we’d fought hard (entered a raffle)...

SNL50 was a star-studded event featuring many past cast members, hosts and musical guests. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times)

TV Review: SNL50 celebrates comedy history

By Isabella Gaglione, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2025

I truly feel the SNL50 three-and-a-half-hour special was made for my enjoyment. It is no easy feat trying to capture five decades' worth of evolving entertainment while also speaking to today’s Saturday...

"Captain America: Brave New World" made $88 million during its opening weekend in theaters. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ average entry in MCU

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 21, 2025

I saw the latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Julius Onah’s “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025) in the immersive IMAX format last Thursday. The film follows Sam Wilson...

"I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" was first published in 1967 as part of the science-fiction magazine "IF: Worlds of Science Fiction." (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Book Review: ‘I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream,’ short story ahead of its time

By Luca Ferrucci, Business Director February 21, 2025

Size doesn’t matter.  Standing at just over 10 pages, Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" has stayed at the forefront of my mind, reminding me exactly how powerful literature can...

"Sleepless in Seattle" is one of three collaborations between director Nora Ephron and actress Meg Ryan. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ classic rom-com that holds up

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist February 14, 2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! There is no better time of year to watch amazing rom-coms, and considering I already reviewed my favorite of the genre, I thought I’d take a look at another Nora Ephron story,...

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