Share: After its third weekend in theaters, Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” continues to prove there is something special about this movie, even though not everyone will be able to see it. Despite breaking records for an original film, audiences were split between the theatrical plot and the discourse around its character’s role and their story. Understanding we can’t please everyone, the negative critics miss the point, ‘Sinners’ is a cinematic event, a film to experience on the big screen. Set in Mississippi during the Jim Crow …
Fear mongering misinformation only deepens political divide
Share: The spread of misinformation regarding Trump’s rumored declaration of Martial Law on April 20 has caused unnecessary terror among Americans and could drive people away from educating themselves, further expanding the division between the right and the left. Throughout the month of April, various social media users on platforms such as TikTok posted videos saying President Donald Trump would be declaring Martial Law on April 20. Even though it’s irresponsible to spread misinformation online about what is happening with our already questionable and unhinged …
RFK Jr.’s remarks on autism are insulting and outdated
Share: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a statement implying that autistic people cannot lead normal lives at a press conference on April 16. Kennedy stated that autistic children “are kids who will never pay taxes, they’ll never hold a job, they’ll never play baseball, they’ll never write a poem, they’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.” Kennedy’s assumption of autistic people couldn’t be more insulting to the autistic community. By assuming autistic people can’t lead normal …
Killer cultist’s courtroom cosplay is cretinous
Share: Lori Vallow Daybell, convicted child killer, doomsday podcaster, and now, part-time defense attorney (for herself, of course), has gone full legal cosplay. Most recently, she re-emerged in an Arizona courtroom where, surprise!—she once again fired her lawyers and chose to represent herself in the trial for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. She lost. Again. But if you think this is about winning, you’re underestimating the scale of Lori’s narcissism and her uncanny ability to treat a murder trial like a spiritual …
Today’s rom-coms don’t come close to their early Y2K counterparts
Share: It’s time to bring back the romance comedy magic that the early 2000s had. Although there are some acceptable rom-coms, such as “Always Be My Maybe” “Crazy Rich Asians”, and “Holidate”, that came out after the golden era for romance films, they don’t quite have the same feel as the early 2000s rom-com movies. For instance, the classic romance movie, “How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days”, released in 2003. The film stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey and follows an intriguing storyline. …
Coachella is not worth the high cost of hype
Share: Every April, tens of thousands of festival-goers travel to California’s Coachella Valley to enjoy a weekend of camping, music, and celebration at the iconic Coachella festival. Spanning two weekends, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival features hundreds of performances across several stages. This year’s lineup is set to make a comeback after the disappointing 2024 attendees. Coachella has undeniably shifted from its roots as a music festival that celebrated art and culture to an event that has faced criticism for becoming more about …
Dodgers turned their backs on Los Angeles with White House visit
Share: The Dodgers recently visited the White House to be honored for their 2024 World Series championship, and it feels like a slap in the face to their fans. Los Angeles locals take a great amount of pride in the success of the Dodgers. For many people who grew up here, such as myself, sitting in the stands at a Dodger game with friends and family while your dad wolfs down a Dodger Dog is an integral childhood memory. I was born and raised in …
OpenAI offers photorealistic images without a soul
Share: On Mar. 25, OpenAI unveiled its new update, GPT-4o, offering “useful and valuable image generation with photorealistic outputs.” Since then, the internet has been flooded with renderings of viral memes, iconic events, and even personal photographs, in the style of Japanese animation, Studio Ghibli. But are these immaculate images still considered digital art? “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself,” said Hayao Miyazaki in an interview recorded in 2016. It’s easy to understand the artists’ frustration and disgust with the …
Does the Chappell hate hold water, or is it a red whine supernova?
Share: Oh God, what has she done? Chappell Roan is the centerpiece of controversy again. Guest starring on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast on March 26th, Roan recently shared her opinion on relationships, fame, and sexuality. It’s her comments on parenthood that has caused a scene this time, bringing out a kaleidoscope of takes from fans and critics alike. People raised their pitchforks, claiming her words to be an attack on mothers. A dishonest and condescending insult on parents, one that deemed them all miserable …
Playboi Carti’s new album is anything but ‘Music’
Share: After Playboi Carti’s long-awaited and highly anticipated album finally dropped on March 14, many fans are expressing incredibly mixed reactions, with some critical individuals claiming that the 5 years of waiting wasn’t worth the disappointment of the finished album. On the other hand, others are defending Carti, saying negative fans shouldn’t expect a perfect album and the new music just needs some getting used to. Playboi Carti’s previous album, “Whole Lotta Red”, which came out in 2020, had very similar fan reactions to “Music”. …