“Well-regarded in the music industry for her edgy, streetwear-heavy style choices, Eilish spoke casually about her untraditional fashion inspirations and interest in design”
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“Well-regarded in the music industry for her edgy, streetwear-heavy style choices, Eilish spoke casually about her untraditional fashion inspirations and interest in design”
“Every sound and movement tells a story, unraveling the mystery of the fine line between good and evil”
“The plot of the second season is perhaps inconsequential to the performances of the female leads”
“The show melds…overarching social problems with day-to-day human interaction in a way that feels natural and organic”
“Most of the people incarcerated are people of color, and that has to do with our law enforcement practices and how institutional racism has infiltrated all the organizations and institutions of criminal justice”
To be clear, the recent movies based off of books by John Green do not count as rom-coms, they’re simply young-adult romance movies with extremely sad endings.
Grande may be the most powerful and relatable pop queen of the moment.
With a title that pays homage to Nina Simone, the whole EP can be considered a tribute to both Civil Rights era musicians and powerful artists that paved the way for future generations.
The hard part of making a good romantic comedy is not the plot, but how to make the story feel familiar to the audience without being boring.
At 76 years old, without the haircut and boyish charm that invoked millions to be struck by ‘Beatlemania’ so many years ago, McCartney and his music still have the power to connect with and be loved by audiences of all ages.
Finn, though often in a far more bizarre way, struggled through what I struggled through – puberty, drama, girl problems and finding one’s place in this world when you don’t know if you’re meant for greatness or if you’re really just a scared little kid.
It is that time of year again. The youth go back to school, parents take a deep breath and the warm weather (at least in theory) begins to subside. It is also the time when the hotly contested prize of “Song of the Summer” is crowned.
Hofstra Concerts’ annual Music Fest, held last Saturday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., featured rides and performances from headliners PVRIS, Kirk Knight and Cruisr, with opening acts by Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties and The Last Great Kings.
In truth I owe my life and my future to The Hofstra Chronicle. Being editor this past year, assistant the year prior and a staff writer for all four years, my view as an arts-focused journalist has expanded way beyond the horizon I originally envisioned for myself as a naïve 18-year-old freshman.
A curious part of film history is how readily drag culture has been utilized for laughs by heterosexual male characters. Dating back to 1959’s Marilyn Monroe-starring “Some Like It Hot,” straight male characters have often disguised themselves in women’s clothing, usually as a form of camouflage.
Today’s rap game is flooded with so-called “SoundCloud rappers,” as the popular music-sharing platform has given rise to a mass of new stars. Austin Post, better known as Post Malone, also achieved great success on the platform with the release of his single “White Iverson” in 2015. His second studio album, “Beerbongs and Bentleys,” dropped on April 27 and received platinum status after a matter of days.
Located at the August Wilson Theatre in the heart of Times Square is one of Broadway’s newest shows, “Mean Girls.”
Broadway shows are generally filled with stellar acting, live music and captivating storylines. “Dear Evan Hansen” met and exceeded my expectations. Before seeing the play, I had heard nothing but great things, so being able to finally see it for myself was an exciting experience.
When confronted with the success of “The Office,” NBC looked to develop a show that built upon its comedic and stylistic foundations. Thus came “Parks and Recreation,” which emulated “The Office” in its mockumentary style; large cast; standalone, quotable cold opens; and general atmosphere and comedic feel.