Friday, June 20

Album review: Lizzo’s 4th studio album ‘Special’ is ready 2 Be Loved

This post was updated July 17, 2022 at 10:45 p.m.  From reveling in holidays to embracing love in all its forms, Lizzo’s latest album encompasses all that is special. Read more...

Photo: A black and white photo of Lizzo gazing upward serves as the cover for her latest album, “Special.” The singer released her fourth studio album Friday. (Courtesy of Nice Life/Atlantic Recording Corporation)


Film review: Discordant adaptation of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ waters down important themes

This post was updated July 17 at 10:41 p.m.  The crawdads are certainly not singing now. In one fell swoop, the namesake movie adaptation of Delia Owens’ book “Where the Crawdads Sing” crumples the mystery novel into a lukewarm film, fumbling to translate a gritty tale of survival and endurance onto the silver screen. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Sony Pictures)


TV review: ‘The Boys’ delivers powerful, satirical punch in unpredictable season 3 finale

This post was updated July 10 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The best superhero show isn’t about superheroes at all. The satirical antithesis to mainstream superhero franchises such as Marvel and DC, “The Boys” continues the story of the antagonistic corporation Vought International and the titular vigilante group led by Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and Hughie Campbell (Jack Quaid), who are victims of the company’s corruption. Read more...

Photo: “The Boys” ends another season with cast members (from left to right) Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara and Laz Alonso. In the latest season, the superhero satire delivers unpredictable narratives and political commentary. (Courtesy of Prime Video)







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