Laufey, the singer who has taken the music world by storm with her unique fusion of classical jazz and pop, has once again wowed audiences with her latest project, “Laufey’s A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl.”
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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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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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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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It seems like every artist today has a Christmas song in their repertoire, with an overwhelming assortment of covers and interpolated remixes across all genres. I believe this is unnecessary.
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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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"Cabaret" is a revelatory experience that challenges the underground society of Berlin within the approaching Nazi regime. The celebration of queerness and gender expression within such a dark period of history is a bold choice, but it truly invites the audience into a once-in-a-lifetime party.
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The College’s Choir and Chorale kicked off their 2024-2025 season in Mayo Concert Hall with “Beauty Through My Own Eyes” on October 18th. The performance celebrated music composed entirely by women, a theme that will be continued with new selections by female composers for future concerts.
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Two brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, were convicted for the murders of their parents in 1996. After two trials, they were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Now, after 34 years of incarceration, the new Netflix documentary “The Menendez Brothers” tells their side.
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After first joining the position in 2017, Hoda Kotb has announced she will no longer serve as co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, beginning early next year. Kotb first joined NBC as a correspondent in 1998, hosting the “Today” show’s weekday morning broadcast in 2007.
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