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The Metamorphosis is an exploration of isolation and identity

Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis is a work of classic literature written in late 1912, but it is a timeless book that I found to be very inspiring. The book was originally written in German and I read the English translation of it. I read this book on my own and […]

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Lana Del Ray’s newest album is worth a listen

On March 24th, 2023, Lana Del Ray released her 9th album, titled Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd. The album features 16 songs, with three songs released as singles. These songs stand out as some of her best work, and represent the growth she’s made since […]

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Jackman. Is one of Jack Harlow’s best projects

Jack Harlow’s third studio album, Jackman., is a substantial improvement from his last project, Come Home The Kids Miss You (2022). Jack Harlow is a 26 year old rapper from Louisville, Kentucky. On Wednesday, April 26th, Harlow announced a surprise album that came out two days later; it consists of […]

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Letters to Juliet is a riveting comfort movie

While there are many wonderful movies out right now, I implore you to take a look back to 2010 and consider watching Letters to Juliet, a wonderful movie about romance and adventure. While this movie came out 13 years ago, it is still very relevant and worth the watch. This […]

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Hillbilly, a forgotten gem

Hillbilly is a revolutionary film that everyone can grow from watching. This spectacular film deserves more acclaim as it starts a conversation about the long-unaddressed discrimination faced by the Appalachians. Hillbilly was released in 2018 and made available for streaming in January 2019. This picture was produced by Ashley York, […]

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Boygenius’s The Record is a universal masterpiece

On March 31, 2023, boygenius, a band composed of the trio Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and Phoebe Bridgers, released their highly anticipated debut album, the record. Their band and album name are purposefully uncapitalized as a stylistic choice. The album is comprised of twelve songs, with its three singles, “Not […]

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Maurice Ravel’s “Sonatine” is a Masterwork Worth Enjoying 

Sonatine, composed by French composer Maurice Ravel, is a piece of music that is absolutely worth your time to appreciate and explore. This piece of music, created over 100 years ago, from 1903 to 1905, is a representation of Ravel’s style that ingeniously combines neoclassicism and impressionism.  If you have […]

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Netflix’s innovative series Kaleidoscope is worth a watch

The series Kaleidoscope, which premiered on Netflix on Jan 1, 2023, follows the journey of an elite team of criminals planning and completing the seven billion dollar heist of a lifetime. This is an action-packed show with a unique set of eight episodes that can be watched in any order […]

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Gracie Abrams released her debut album “Good Riddance”

Flourishing artist Gracie Abrams came out with her debut album Good Riddance this past February. This was Abrams first full album, following a series of successful singles. The album captures the feelings of responsibility and powerlessness. Throughout the 12 tracks, Abrams expresses the importance of personal accountability.  Abrams is known […]

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“Marcel the Shell with Shoes on” is Ninety Minutes of Pure Bliss

Marcel the Shell with Shoes on is a humorous stop motion Mockumentary, released in July of 2022 that focuses on the life of a talking one inch shell named Marcel and his grandma. It has a 98% rotten tomatoes rating and is a stop motion Oscar nominee. This movie is […]