A look back at “Coco” 3 years after its release. Photo from imbd.com. Although Disney’s “Coco” was released a little over three years ago, I can easily see this movie going down as one of the classics for audiences. I recently decided to rewatch the film, and let me be the first to say that…
Arguably nothing that has happened recently can be considered more polarizing than one attempting to rank all 9 “Star Wars” movies, but we’re doing it anyway. Photo from pinterest.com. “Star Wars” is one of the greatest pop culture and film franchises of all time, spanning over movies, TV shows, books, comics and more. The nine…
At the 1971 Academy Awards, George C. Scott declined his Best Actor in a Leading Role award, calling the ceremony “a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons.” James Earl Jones, who lost the award, was the only Black actor nominated that year. Almost 45 years later, lack of diversity…
Pop? Rock? Country? Opera? What kind of music do you like to listen to when you study? Photo by James McIntosh. With a new semester upon us, I thought it may be appropriate to share one of the best things that helps me focus through studying and homework: music. Music has the power to transform…
How did Jane Austen’s iconic novel “Pride and Prejudice” fair in its transition to the big screen? Photo from imbd.com. What if I told you that some of Jane Austen’s most famous quotes are ones she never even wrote? Well, that’s what I’m telling you now. It seems that a lot of the time, the…
The entertainment industry undoubtedly plays a huge role in the lives of college students today. Because of this, everyone has formed their own opinions, making it bound for there to be unpopular ones within the University of Rhode Island student population. Personally, I have some unpopular opinions of my own. I believe that Apple Music…
The Cigar’s playlist of January 2021 must-listen music. Photo by Kayla Laguerre-Lewis. The new year opened with some super impressive music releases, so here are some of my favorites from the past month. The newly-acclaimed teenage artist Olivia Rodrigo stunned the globe with her single “drivers license,” reaching No.1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Rodrigo originally…
Can’t wait for season two of “Euphoria” to drop? Watch the special episodes bridging seasons 1 and 2! Photo from imbd.com. HBO’s recently released two special episodes of the riveting drama “Euphoria,” bridging a gap between the first and highly-anticipated second seasons. At the end of season one, fans are left unsatisfied with the fate…
From a 2008 hit to a classic in 2021, Disney’s “Camp Rock” still rocks. Photo from j-14.com. In 2008, Disney Channel released their now classic original film “Camp Rock,” which has become a favorite for many members of Gen Z. Thanks to Disney+, I was able to go back and rewatch “Camp Rock,” and I’m…
New York singer and songwriter David W. Jacobson combines humor and history in his newest release, “POTUS”. Photo from sbstatesman.com. While this most recent presidential administration saw an abundance of great politically-inspired music, one musician drew his inspiration from presidents of the past. “POTUS,” the latest album by New York-based singer-songwriter David W. Jacobsen, is…