Official nominations for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 15, and there were a few surprises among the well-deserved nods to popular artists in every genre. As always, there were some stars who were ignored by the Recording Academy. Here’s a list…
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On Aug. 28, 2020, beloved actor Chadwick Boseman tragically passed, and his death left many wondering if another Black Panther film could ever be created that would credit his excellence. The recently released “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” did just that, paying respect to Boseman while…
Aside from family traditions and home favorites, there’s a definitive hierarchy of Thanksgiving that shouldn’t be argued. I won’t include the heavy centerpiece (turkey, ham, etc.) as they aren’t sides, but rather the main show. At the top of the list is mashed potatoes. You…
Everyone starts with fundamentals that are taken for granted. Yet, what I increasingly find respect for are those fundamentals which rely upon the intuitive simplicity that they create. Movies, shows and graphic novels have become too complicated in their pursuit of gimmicks and reverence for…
Popular Canadian rapper Drake released his latest project “Her Loss,” a joint album with fellow hip-hop artist 21 Savage, last Friday. Widespread criticism emerged on Twitter shortly after its release when fans called attention to a lyric that appeared to be pointed at female rapper…
As if Colin Farrell wasn’t already having a stellar year with his roles in “The Batman,” “After Yang” and “Thirteen Lives,” Martin McDonagh’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” features Farrell’s best performance in years. It is one that will almost guarantee him a nomination for the…
Look, in the Hartmann Center – it’s a romance. No, it’s a comedy. No, it’s a mystery. It’s a thriller. Directed by professor Scott Kanoff and performed by Bradley University Theatre, “Hearts Like Fists” feels like a combination of “The Batman” and “Grey’s Anatomy” against…
When the weather changes, it gives me an excuse to live in sweaters and Doc Martens like there’s no tomorrow. I wear the cold weather more fashionably than warm weather so, of course, I’m excited about the holiday season. However, I’m not “put up my…
As a shameless lover of romance, when the limited series “From Scratch” was released on Netflix and received pleasant reactions from family and friends, I knew I had to watch it. Based on the best-selling novel “From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily and Finding…
It’s no secret that Harry Styles has been making a major attempt in recent years to follow in the footsteps of other massively popular musical artists like Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga by dipping his toe in the realm of acting, showing that he’s a…