JPEGMAFIA's new album brings experimental hip-hop to a new level
"All My Heroes Are Cornballs,” brings an accessible album to the experimental rap genre. Read more »
From the Studio
In a 'silver stream' era film students are in demand, SU professors said
The future of the entertainment industry looks bright for SU students. Read more »
Rapper IDK's new album filled with nonsensical musings
The Maryland hailing rapper produced hits like “24” and “Porno” along with stellar features from Pusha T and JID but ultimately riddled with forgettable and conventional tracks. Read more »
Why Disney is standing on shaky ground, despite major successes
Disney in the midst of acquiring other media companies may not be as successful despite its recent stream of Box Office hits. Read more »
SU's underground music house, The Ark, to shut down indefinitely
Formerly known as the The Ark, 917 Lancaster Ave. was the place to experience live indie music from local musicians in a grungy, unfinished basement. … Read more »
Here's a playlist to get you back into the college groove
Music columnist Ethan Mermelstein breaks down 10 songs to get you back into college mode. Read more »
'Ready or Not' comes as another quirky, fun entry from Fox
‘Ready or Not’ is a fun original film that makes up for its slow start with its humor and commentary on the meaning of a family. Read more »
Erie Canal Museum exhibit features work of local photographer
Link Gallery’s latest exhibit, “Engineering Beauty: Black and White Views of New York Waters,” features work from Syracuse-based historian and photographer, Bruce G. Harvey. Read more »
The numbers behind your favorite Marvel movies
In honor of the release of “Avengers: Endgame” this week, here are some fast facts about the beloved Marvel Cinematic Universe. Read more »
Shorter albums, change in lyricism marks hip-hop shift
While the 2010s saw some outstanding conscious hip-hop, it also led to the rise of clout-chasing artists and perpetuated rivalries between women artists in the industry. Read more »
Disney and 21st Century Fox merger may lead to lackluster films
The Disney and 21st Century Fox merge is not helping Hollywood in creating new and original films. Read more »
Despite flaws, 'Shazam!' soars in creativity, visual thrills
Blockbuster “Shazam!” continues to prove DC Comics’ growing improvement to filmmaking. Read more »
Juice WRLD’s latest album proves artists’ most popular albums aren’t always their best
Juice WRLD’s latest album, “Death Race For Love,” is a prime example that for some artists, their most commercially successful projects aren’t their best ones. Read more »
Jordan Peele balances comedy, terror in ‘Us’
Jordan Peele’s sophomore smash “Us” is a haunting-yet-hilarious film with social commentary on individuals’ personal demons and anxieties. Read more »
New rule forbids Netflix films from being eligible at Cannes Film Festival
The Netflix-Cannes Film Festival debate highlights a burgeoning war within the film industry between the preservation of film culture and artistic expression and accessibility. Read more »
‘Captain Marvel’ takes diehard Marvel fans on high-flying adventure
It’s no secret that Marvel Studios has been on quite the winning streak since it was purchased by Disney. But despite some backlash from angry… Read more »
Offset proves he’s the best of Migos with ‘Father of 4’
Following the release of Offset’s “FATHER OF 4,” he has officially earned the title of the best member of Migos. Read more »
Gunna is using his clout as a crutch to produce mediocre albums
Gunna’s first official studio album, “Drip or Drown 2,” is full of throwaway tracks which highlight his reliance on ‘clout privilege’ to carry his career. Read more »
Spoiler alert: Movie trailers are ruining upcoming films
Screen time columnist, Patrick Gunn, reveals the pitfalls of trailers like “Detective Pikachu” showing too much before their film premiere. Read more »
Here are the top 5 albums of February
Although it's only two months into 2019, the music projects already released have been ones for the books. Here are the top five albums released in February. Read more »
J. Cole needs to diversify his sound to maintain hip-hop relevance
J. Cole’s lyricism and cadence have established him as a staple in hip-hop industry. But his past three projects have many similarities — Cole needs to step up his game to stay relevant to his fan base. Read more »
Boogie’s latest album ‘Everythings for Sale’ is honest, transparent
Boogie’s newest album, “Everythings for Sale,” is an honest reflection of his life — loving his son and trying to make peace within himself. Read more »
Netflix’s ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ is a lackluster example of poor satire
Netflix’s new film “Velvet Buzzsaw” is a piece of abstract art gone wrong and an example of how not to make a satire piece. Read more »
Despite the hype, 2019 Sundance Film Festival disappoints
This year’s Sundance Film Festival proved to be simultaneously a success and a disappointment, thanks to the breakthrough performances by little-known indie films and the overhyping of star-studded productions. Read more »
