Each part of “Criminal” follows a different cast in a different location in a different language. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Vanessa Bazile Connector Contributor On Sept. 20, 2019, Netflix released a new show entitled “Criminal.” There are four variations of the show in which they are split into four European countries: United Kingdom, Spain, Germany…
Blink-182’s “Nine” shows improvement, maturity and nuance in an age of nostalgia
Former frontman Tom Delonge left the band to chase aliens. (Photo courtesy of Billboard) Aaron Robinson Connector Editor After the colossal failure of Blink-182’s “California” in 2016, the anticipation of “Nine,” Blink’s ninth studio album, was met with little fanfare. “Nine,” which was released on Sept. 20, has surprised fans and critics alike, as the…
“Sunshine Kitty” is not all sunshine and rainbows
Tove Lo will be performing at the Boston House of Blues on Feb. 19. (Photo courtesy of NME) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Tove Lo is best known for her two megahit singles back in 2014 and 2015, “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body.” These were two dark, interesting, and supremely well written songs that launched…
Unknown Chicago native Kanye West to not drop religious studio album for hundredth time
Kanye West has the most consecutive albums to debut at number 1, with 8. (Photo courtesy of The Source Magazine) Marcos Aguilar Connector Editor Two weeks in Jackson Hole, Wyoming was all it took for Kanye West [Ye] to re-write and record all of his eighth studio album titled “Ye”. His eighth studio album to…
Jennifer Lopez dominates “Hustlers”
Hustlers had the most successful opening weekend in STX Entertainment’s history, with 33.2 million dollars. (Photo courtesy of IndieWire) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Hustlers” follows Constance Wu as Destiny and Jennifer Lopez as Ramona, among a large ensemble cast, as former strippers who decide to take advantage on their Wall Street clients to make a…
Top 10 Movies of 2019 Summer
“Avengers: Endgame” surpassed “Avatar” to become the highest grossing movie of all time. (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor 10: Aladdin – While the live action remakes of Disney animated classics may be a bit creatively bankrupt, “Aladdin” stands out among the pack not just for simply being one…
Taylor Swift Returns to Form on “Lover”
“Lover” sold three million units worldwide through its first week. (Photo courtesy of Republic Records) Troy Lafond Connector Editor Taylor Swift released her seventh studio album, “Lover,” on Aug. 23, 2019. Following on the heels of her divisively received “reputation,” “Lover” strives for an artistic comeback for Taylor, and she mostly succeeds in doing so.…
“IT: Chapter 2” is scarily long
“IT: Chapter 2” is expected to have the second-highest opening weekend for a horror movie in the US with 91 million dollars. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “IT Chapter 2,” starring an ensemble class including Jessica Chastain as Beverly Marsh, James McAvoy as Bill Denbrough, Bill Hader as Richie Tozier,…
