So many reviews have been written on Disney’s Frozen that I don’t think an ordinary movie review by myself would contribute much of significance, especially since said reviews touch on movie-related concepts of which I only have a rudimentary understanding. I’ll talk about this movie from the point of view of a normal high school studentContinue reading “Frozen is Proof of Disney’s Emergence into the 21st Century”
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The Power of the Remix
I know what it feels like, to cringe as an artist completely butchers a perfectly intact song, or a music producer bizarrely remixes a song with great potential. I typically respond by emitting an audible groan, abandoning hope.
Fangirl, a novel that resonates strongly with my life
When I rediscovered my love for fiction, the second book that I picked up, after Why We Broke Up, was Fangirl, by Rainbow Rowell. My first impression of it was that OMG! Her name’s Cath! I can connect with her somehow, until towards the middle of the book it’s revealed that there’s a much deeper underlying meaning behind herContinue reading “Fangirl, a novel that resonates strongly with my life”
Lea Michele: Always in the spotlight
Just as Miley Cyrus shed her TV identity as Hannah Montana, so too should Lea Michele ditch her role as the neurotic but talented Rachel Berry on the hit TV-show Glee. As the series wraps up with its sixth and final season, it is evident that Michele is headed on to a bright future.
“Why We Broke Up,” the story of a heartbreak that may remind you of your own
It’s been a while since I’ve actually picked up a book and read it. While on Winter Break, I brought A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with me on vacation, the only book I’ll read during the school year. This week, however, my schoolwork was overwhelming me and I missed reading for fun so badly thatContinue reading ““Why We Broke Up,” the story of a heartbreak that may remind you of your own”
MONTHLY LISTENING CLUB: FEBRUARY
Literally just love songs. Just in time for V-Day!
Coachella-inspired playlist 2014
So…the Coachella lineup came out yesterday.
MONTHLY LISTENING CLUB: JANUARY
New year, new you, new playlist. By Colin, for the Monthly Listening Club.
MONTHLY LISTENING CLUB: DECEMBER
Hello readers, this is Colin. I’m a freshman at the prestigious Illinois State University and an avid Spotify playlist maker. Last year I started making playlists for each month to capture all the feelings and vibes that time of year gave me; Catherine and I have decided to include them on her blog. So withoutContinue reading “MONTHLY LISTENING CLUB: DECEMBER”
Wildcat! Wildcat!: Too Underground for You?
Wildcat! Wildcat! is the name of a new band that just released their first EP, which consists of four beautifully constructed songs. “The Chief” leads you into the album with a swanky beat, accompanied by a simple piano playing in the background. Right away, you’ll notice that these songs contain few lyrics; they aren’t tryingContinue reading “Wildcat! Wildcat!: Too Underground for You?”
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