(Photo courtesy of Eurochannel) “Dacia Maraini has had a long and successful career writing about her experiences and more.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Renowned Italian writer Dacia Maraini visited UMass Lowell to discuss her most recent book, Vita Mia. Released in 2023, Maraini’s Vita Mia is a deeply personal memoir that explores her childhood experiences…
“Tetris Forever” celebrates 40 years of Tetris
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “Celebrating 40 years of the franchise, ‘Tetris Forever’ is informational and innovative.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Tetris,” in many forms, has been a cultural mainstay for many decades. Originally created by Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov in 1984, “Tetris” quickly caught on in the Soviet Union and drew the attention of Henk…
“Red Dead Redemption” debuts on PC
(Image courtesy of SteamDB.) “John Marston strikes an iconic pose on the box art for ‘Red Dead Redemption,’ released on PC for the first time.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Last month, Rockstar Games finally released their classic open-world Western adventure “Red Dead Redemption” to PC. Having been a console exclusive for all 14 years of…
“Red One” is a Hollywood holiday blunder
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Despite its all-star lineup, ‘Red One’ fails to capture holiday magic.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor With the holiday season approaching, a new wave of festive films and TV shows is close behind it. Some are great and turn out to be classics like “Elf,” “Home Alone,” or “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” disappoints fans
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Joker: Folie à Deux failed to meet expectations of fans and the box office.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following 2019’s “Joker,” director Todd Phillips initially wanted to keep the film a profound standalone piece. However, following the record-breaking success of the film, having grossed over $1 billion, and being the first…
“Coraline” celebrates 15th anniversary
(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Coraline crawls into the Other World, unaware of what waits for her.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor “Coraline,” the first film produced by stop-motion specialist studio Laika, returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, marking 15 years since its initial release in 2009. While “Coraline” is Laika’s first film, it…
Tyler, the Creator releases “Chromakopia”
(Image courtesy of Apple Music.) “Chromakopia is Tyler, the Creator’s most complex work yet.” Liam O’Keefe Connector Staff On Monday, Oct. 28, Tyler, The Creator released his much anticipated album “Chromakopia.” The expectations for this album were very high and Tyler delivered as usual. The album shows off a great blend of different styles of…
Dar Rafiki’s Brings Patisserie to Haverhill
(Photo courtesy of Nicholas Rossi.) “Dar Rafiki’s offers an assortment of pasteries, both sweet and savory.” Nicholas Rossi Connector Contributor Dar Rafiki’s is a new French bakery in the Merrimack Valley that is making a great impression on locals. Located at 389 Main St. in Haverhill, MA, Dar Rafiki’s offers the public a myriad of…
