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Frances Whitney’s first EP, “Old Hobbies,” was released on Nov. 15 (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Frances Whitney’s ‘Old Hobbies’ marks the arrival of a new star

Frances Whitney, a San Francisco native in her 20s, released “Old Hobbies” on Nov. 15. chronicling her journey of letting go of damaging pastimes and relearning herself through her most cherished hobby — song. The project is a masterclass in storytelling and emotional resonance. It perfectly captures the highs and lows of young adulthood, weaving themes of heartbreak, friendship and self-discovery. 

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The film follows a key two-week period in the band’s life as they arrive in the United States for the first time (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

The year Beatlemania spread throughout the world: ‘Beatles ‘64’ documentary

“Beatles ‘64” is the latest addition to The Beatles universe. What makes this specific documentary unique is that it’s focused on such a narrow, yet important period of the band’s early career instead of the end of their career, which recent documentaries put more of a focus on. The film follows a key two- week period in the band’s life as they arrive in the U.S. for the first time. This includes their iconic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show and more big concerts at staple venues in New York City.

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“Gladiator II,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” opened on Nov. 22 (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not entertained?

Director Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” grossed over $400 million internationally, became one of the highest-grossing films of 2000 and won several Oscars. The Roman Empire war film was a roaring success and is still a beloved film by many. 24 years later, Scott is back for more. “Gladiator II” picks up 16 years after the events of the first film, with Lucius Verus Aurelius, played by Paul Mescal, living in the ancient African kingdom of Numidia. As he suits up for battle, General Marcus Acacius, played by Pedro Pascal, leads the Roman army and successfully invades, taking Lucius as a slave. His ties to the ruling class explored in the first film are not known by those around him.

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The documentary follows Presley’s life leading up to the famous 1968 comeback special, “Elvis” (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Return of the King’: Netflix’s tribute to Elvis Presley’s iconic comeback

Netflix’s new documentary, “Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley,” promises a deep dive into the making of this moment, offering an analysis of the context leading to his authentic reemergence. The documentary weaves behind-the-scenes footage of the taping with personal interviews to present a profile of Presley’s career beginnings, though it is slightly one-dimensional in its portrayal.

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The second half of season four of “Outer Banks” continues with the Pogues’ goal of discovering Blackbread’s long lost treasure (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Second half of ‘Outer Banks’ season four brings an unexpected ending

Netflix’s original series “Outer Banks” came back on Nov. 7 after a month-long wait with the second half of season four.  As this season continues, this group of friends begins to realize that no matter how hard they try, getting out of the “G game,” their search for gold will never be a possibility for them. Their desire for treasure hunting will always be within them, pushing them back into the search whether they want it or not. This, however, will continue to affect their group in many different ways.

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The 12 track record, titled “Shawn,” was released on Nov. 15. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

A journey of self realization: ‘Shawn’ by Shawn Mendes

The record “Shawn” by Shawn Mendes contains 12 songs that recall what it’s like to find yourself and your own identity while struggling with the pressure around you.  Mendes announced the record on X in July of this year. “Shawn,” released on Nov. 15, is his first release since his previous album “Wonder” in 2020.

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