Hocus pocus, directed by Kenny Ortega, is still a Halloween favorite almost two decades later. Photo from 10tv.com Halloween will soon be upon us and that means it’s time to pull out our favorite spooky movies and songs for the season. According to an Instagram poll of 42 students, 92 percent = said Halloween movies…
“Among Us,” the hit 2018 indie game that earned mainstream success after trending on Twitch earlier this year, wasn’t something that really appealed to me at first (I was busy playing “Fall Guys” where you play as a jellybean and destroy friendships until they are broken beyond repair). So when I tried it out on…
The world of entertainment has been at a standstill since the coronavirus pandemic made its way across the world. While music has been largely affected by this, with concerts and tours shut down for the foreseeable future, the ease at which music can be created and shared in the internet era has led to some…
This week I’m reviewing “Ventura” by Anderson .Paak, which I listened to for the first time last week. Released in 2019, this album perfectly blends R&B, hip hop and funk to produce an insanely groovy sound. I’m familiar with some of Anderson .Paak’s work; he released a single this spring called “Lockdown” that I really…
Chances are you’ve heard, or at least heard of, “WAP,” the collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B that broke first-week streaming records following its release this summer. Whether you like the song or not, its charting position showed that there’s a new class of female rappers ready to take over the game and…
Despite COVID-19 regulations, the URI marching band still found a way to make music. Photo by James Singer. With the start of a new semester during a pandemic, what does keeping the Rhody spirit alive look like? This fall, the University of Rhode Island’s marching band is persevering through the challenges of accommodating to the…
This semester’s traditional theater shows are postponed due to the pandemic. Photo by Ethan Pellegrino. While on-stage productions have paused, the University of Rhode Island’s theatre program is innovating ways for students to continue developing their craft. THE 322: Play Direction, a class where student-directed performances are typically presented at the end of the spring…
No matter how COVID-19 has affected students personally, there is no denying that the pandemic has limited the number of activities people can participate in. Students and staff alike cannot play many sports or go to concerts and other events due to social distancing guidelines. It is even difficult to find a movie theater. This…
Quadio is a platform designed for college students so they can easily upload their music. Photo from Quadio.com Coming up on their second anniversary in October, Quadio, the music streaming and social media platform, has reached college campuses all over the United States, including the University of Rhode Island. The platform could be considered similar…
First off, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Ronan Himelrick and I am from Canton, Massachusetts. I am a freshman here at the University of Rhode Island and I’m really excited to be joining the Good Five Cent Cigar. With little on-campus entertainment, I’ve decided to review and recommend some music, movies and…