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The fourth studio album from indie band Japanese Breakfast released on March 21. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)
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Japanese Breakfast is reflective on their fourth album ‘For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)’

By Ashley Ragone | Mar. 24

In “For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women),” released on March 21, band frontwoman Michelle Zauner takes a darker approach, with a heavy guitar focus as compared to her electronic-pop background. In an interview with NPR, she describes themes of yearning explored on the album through various storylines. “All of these characters succumb to some sort of temptation or disrupt a balance in their lives and are then grappling with the consequences or regrets of that decision-making,” she said.

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The special aired on Feb. 16, revisiting some of the most iconic sketches from generations of cast members. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)
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‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years of television history

By Ashley Ragone | Feb. 18

The three-hour special boasted cast members from the first season, including Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman, and newer members, like Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman. Several musical guests and celebrity hosts also attended, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian among them. The audience seating was expanded to include the hundreds of people who have been involved with the show throughout the years.

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“Gladiator II,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2000 film “Gladiator,” opened on Nov. 22 (Photo courtesy of IMDb).
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‘Gladiator II’ review: Are you not entertained?

By Ashley Ragone | Dec. 12

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

By Ashley Ragone | Dec. 3

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

By Ashley Ragone | Nov. 14

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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