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TCNJ Musical Theatre’s “Carrie” ran in the Don Evans Black Box Theater from Nov. 6 to 9 (Photo courtesy of Anna Holland).

TCNJ Musical Theatre presents ‘Carrie: The Musical’

TCNJ Musical Theatre delivered a dark and emotionally charged performance to the stage with their latest production, “Carrie: The Musical.” Based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel, the show discusses themes of isolation, religious oppression and the supernatural. The musical centers around Carrie White, played by sophomore elementary education and English double major Megan Hurley, a shy high school student whose growing telekinetic powers and pressure from her God-fearing mother outcast her from her peers.

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“Here” uses artificial intelligence aging and de-aging to cover this long-term relationship between Hanks and Wright (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘Here’: An ambitious and emotional one-shot angle film

Film director Robert Zemeckis has reunited with the stars and crew of “Forrest Gump” for his latest movie, “Here,” released on Oct. 31. This is Zemeckis’ fifth film collaboration with actor Tom Hanks. The movie’s gimmick is that it’s all filmed at one spot, with the same angle for the film’s entire duration. The camera only moves once, and as a result, it feels like a play directly adapted to a movie.

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“What A Relief,” Gavin’s first solo project, was released on Oct. 25 (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Katie Gavin is melancholic and reflective: ‘What A Relief’ review

The album captures a pivotal chapter in Gavin’s life, marked by what she calls a desire for connection and facing “all the obstacles that stood in my way…patterns of isolation or even boredom with the real work of love,” according to her interview with Line of Best Fit magazine. The songs rely heavily on acoustic guitar and light drums for a stripped-down feeling.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS” world tour hit Netflix on Oct. 29 (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Spill your ‘GUTS’ from your living room: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘GUTS World Tour’ movie

With the Netflix release of Olivia Rodrigo’s “GUTS World Tour,” which featured hits such as “vampire,” “bad idea right?” and “get him back!” on Oct. 29, fans now have the opportunity to watch the concert from the comfort of their own homes. The film is a recording of a show performed at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California. This was the tour for Rodrigo’s 2023 album, “GUTS.”

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On Nov. 1, Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler released “brent iii,” their debut album in continuation of the “brent” EPs (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

A five-year trilogy is finally complete with the release of ‘brent iii’

“Brent iii” is a continuation of the “brent” EPs released by Zucker and Cutler. This is their first album together, preceded by the EPs titled “brent” and “brent ii.” The release of “brent iii” now completes the trilogy. Throughout the album, there is an essence of intimacy, authenticity, love and friendship embedded in the record. The record takes you on a journey where you are forced to reminisce on each of these important moments.

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Adriana Lima is back on the Victoria’s Secret runway after retiring in 2018 (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returns after six years

After six years, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back and better than ever. Debuting in 1995, Victoria’s Secret transformed the idea of lingerie to the public, making it a fun, fashionable confidence boost, according to Fashionista. The intent was to prove that lingerie can also be high fashion and be a way to uplift women to feel powerful in their bodies.

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The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards occurred on Oct. 15, hosted by Fat Joe (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

The 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards

The 18th annual BET Hip Hop Awards took place on Oct. 15 in Las Vegas, hosted by New York rapper Fat Joe. Along with hosting duties, the rapper kicked off the night's musical performances with his single “Make It Rain” featuring Lil Wayne.

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Anna Kendrick directs and stars in the Netflix film (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Netflix portrays thrilling true story though film ‘Woman of the Hour’

Netflix released the film “Woman of the Hour” on Oct. 18, written by Ian MacAllister McDonald and directed by Anna Kendrick, who made her directorial debut with the film. Along with directing the movie, Kendrick also acted as a main character, alongside other actors like Daniel Zovatto, Autumn Best and Pete Holmes. The film first premiered in 2023 at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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“The Apprentice” covers Donald Trump’s life as a real estate tycoon in the 70s and 80s willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘The Apprentice’ gives perspective on the early life of Donald Trump

In an eye-opening story of former President Donald Trump, director Ali Abbasi takes us back to the 1970s in his biographical drama, “The Apprentice.” The movie begins with a clip of Richard Nixon’s Watergate speech, ending with his infamous line: “I am not a crook.” This sets the tone for the film, and from there, it follows a young Trump trying to make his way in the world of New York City as a real estate tycoon, but not without the help of a mysterious yet ruthless lawyer, Roy Cohn.

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