Starring Brigit Mendler, Disney’s notorious musical film “Lemonade Mouth” never gets old. PHOTO CREDIT: IMBD When you hear the phrase “‘Disney Channel Original Movie,” what’s the first title that pops into your head? I’m willing to bet you were immediately drawn to the classics: something like the “High School Musical” or “Camp Rock” trilogies. Don’t…
Tom Zorabedian proves ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ Since 1994, Tom Zorabedian has shared his passion and expertise of film with URI students and community members alike. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu As former Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor at the University of Rhode Island for over 20…
Martin, Short, Gomez become television’s new trifecta Follow three iconic strangers as their shared love for true crime creates a tight-knit podcast team. PHOTO CREDIT: Rotten Tomatoes With a stacked cast and plenty of plot twists, “Only Murders in the Building” is a captivating, hilarious take on the popular whodunit mystery narrative. Starring Steve Martin,…
From 1970s hits to fist-pumping beats, live concerts are made for life-long memories. PHOTO CREDIT: Ronan Himelrick For many music fans, summer represents an exciting time, with many artists going on summer tours and performing their pieces across the world. This summer, I had the opportunity to see two concerts with two wildly different vibes:…
Experimental rock band makes their name known Formed in the Musicians Guild, Amanita often performs at venues across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including Kingston’s own 193 Coffee House. PHOTO CREDIT: @amanita.band on Instagram “Organized chaos” is what you can expect from local trio Amanita. Formed in March of 2021, this band, composed of Sebastian Toledo…
Students turn stadium into stage Representing URI athletics and the music department, the Ram Marching Band makes a statement, spiriting the signature keaney blue. PHOTO CREDIT: Kat Sheridan From bedazzled Keaney blue outfits to a rhythmic, impressive performance, the University of Rhode Island’s Ram Marching Band stole the show with their first performance at the…
Director, producer Ti West continues year of success The sequel to “X,” “Pearl” provides viewers with a balance of horror and homage. PHOTO CREDIT: IMBD Following up his A24-backed hit “X” (2022), writer and director Ti West came back swinging with “Pearl,” the latest installment in his franchise. Operating as a prequel to the original…
Music brings special memories for the summer highlighting some new lifelong favorites, with a special emphasis on Harry Styles pictured at Madison Square Garden night six. PHOTO CREDIT: Liz Fusco | News Editor Since May, the music industry has churned out some of the best summer releases in recent times. “Harry’s House” by Harry Styles…
Why Kate Bush is back on top Tiktok has the power to bring back hits from 40 years ago. Read how entertainment today mixes with entertainment from yesterday. PHOTO CREDIT: Katebushnews.com September 7 marked not only the beginning of classes but also the release anniversary of art-pop legend Kate Bush’s third album “Never for Ever.” …
An ode to the music and lyrics of the Front Bottoms ILLUSTRATION BY: Matt Fabrizio Nobody quite evokes nostalgia in music for me like the Front Bottoms. Sure, other bands may be connected to my memories, but the Front Bottoms has the power to invoke memories of experiences that I haven’t even lived. The Front…