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Soft Power pokes fun at America in the best way posssible

Though the premise of the show seems surreal, Soft Power shines in its execution and fourth-wall breaking commentary.  

By October 12, 2024

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“Pushing It Down and Praying” is a taste of Lizzy McAlpine’s ingenuity on Older (and Wiser)

As she trudges through the muddied sounds of her band to harness this vulnerability, she begins to morph from a sensitive teenager to a surer version of herself.

By October 9, 2024

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Katy Perry’s comeback album 143 marks her fall from grace

Content warning: this piece contains brief mentions of sexual abuse.  The first playthrough of Katy Perry’s new album 143 (2024) is, in short, confusing. Wait, this is the same Katy... Read more

By October 7, 2024

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Reagan (2024): The crusade of modern American propaganda

Reagan is an exercise in idolatry, in a politically fervent and particularly partisan decade.

By October 3, 2024

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MJ Lenderman can’t escape his North Carolina angst on Manning Fireworks

In the face of forces that crush his soul, you’ll probably find Lenderman on his knees. But while he’s down there, he’s gonna rock out.

By September 30, 2024

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Trailer Takes: A Minecraft Movie needs to return to the crafting table

Rather than remaining faithful to the source material, A Minecraft Movie attempts to retrofit nostalgic video game graphics into a modern live-action story, and the result is a greater tragedy than Jason Momoa’s character outfit.

By September 28, 2024

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“Neva Play” with Megan Thee Stallion—she will rock you

Clearly, she intends to take her industry icon status to the next level in 2024 with the recent release of two singles: “We Will Rock You - Megan Thee Stallion Version” and “Neva Play (feat. RM of BTS).”

By September 27, 2024

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Victoria Monet’s “SOS (Sex on Sight)” is a slow jam with faulty vision

Its lack of resonance with audiences is accounted for by its awkward position as neither a good bedroom jam nor playful pop anthem.

By September 22, 2024

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Season 21 of The Bachelorette had just as many red flags as roses

This season of The Bachelorette has not felt like a triumph for Jenn or the historic AAPI representation she brings to the series.

By , and September 15, 2024

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Savor the dreamlike escape of Imaginal Disk

For listeners seeking to escape the comfortable confines of the mainstream, Imaginal Disk is a sonic journey worth embarking on.

By September 13, 2024

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Short n’ Sweet is exactly what pop music needs right now

“Fun-ness” has become media currency, and Sabrina Carpenter is rich in it.

By August 31, 2024

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Though imperfect, It Ends With Us starts an important conversation

By now, you’ve probably heard about It Ends With Us for all the wrong reasons. And that’s a damn shame.

By August 30, 2024

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Student discounts to keep on your radar

Whether you’re a new Hoya or a campus veteran, here’s your ultimate guide for making the most of student life without breaking the bank. Maximize your experience at Georgetown by... Read more

By August 25, 2024

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D.C. sports guide: What to know about the District’s professional sports scene

Sports provide an opportunity for communities to connect. Fans celebrate their favorite teams’ successes together and share the pain of losing. New Georgetown students eager to explore their new city... Read more

By , and August 25, 2024

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Julia Fox’s Down the Drain is refreshingly messy in lieu of artificial honesty

Fox flings each volatile event over her shoulder like a Birken bag, strutting off to the next flaming disaster with little hindsight.

By August 6, 2024

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Fassbinder and Free Verse: A Conversation with Poet Drew Pisarra

Pisarra crafts a collection which commemorates the late director’s work while simultaneously continuing the conversation.

By August 3, 2024

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A Quiet Place: Day One lands a solid second place for the franchise

In a vacuum, A Quiet Place: Day One is decent. As the third film in this franchise, it fails to justify its existence in any meaningful way.

By July 17, 2024

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Ha Vay’s Baby I’m the Wolf is a call to the wild you’re gonna wanna answer

On the eclectic, electrifying Baby I’m The Wolf, lightning does in fact strike the same place twice—actually, make that ten times. 

By July 15, 2024

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Kinds of Kindness’ feral absurdism

Despite the unhinged outer packaging, Kinds of Kindness questions the lengths one would go to feel loved and accepted.

By July 15, 2024

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The Secret of Us embraces uncertainty with open arms

Abrams embraces a new sound on The Secret of Us, while still channeling the familiar heart-aching bluntness that first shot her to fame.

By July 7, 2024