WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Strawberry Girls‘ third full length album, Italian Ghosts, a revitalized version of their debut EP, was released on February 17. When comparing both versions, it’s easy to see the immense growth within the band’s sound and production value. Strawberry Girls consists of three members: Zac Garren on guitar, Ian Jennings on […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Recently, I was able to revisit one of my favorite childhood books, Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. When I read the book the first time, I was immediately drawn to Hermione Granger, the bushy haired witch who made a family for herself in the magical world of Hogwarts. This […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – While these cold and dreary winter months might have us cooped up inside for days on end, they also foster the ideal atmosphere for cozying up with a good book. If you need some suggestions for a captivating read to keep you warm this season, look no further: here are my top […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Strange is not the word I would use to describe this movie; rather, it is stellar, mind-blowing, and entertaining from start to finish. The action-packed film Doctor Strange begins in London with an epic battle between Kaecilius, played by Mads Mikkelsen, and The Ancient One, played by Tilda Swinton. Their journey starts in the U.K., but […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The French DJ duo Justice released their third album Woman on November 18, which features a unique take on nu-disco and shows a deterrent from their natural gritty and dark tone towards a much brighter 70’s pop sound. This album reveals how Justice morphed their style from Grit to Disco. Woman contains 10 songs, the […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – Recording artist and producer J. Cole has become a powerful voice in the hip-hop community after his speedy rise to fame. His stand-out style has shown up once again on his latest album, 4 Your Eyez Only, which was released on December 9, 2016. There are only 10 tracks on the album, […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – One of the most interesting entertainers of our generation, Donald Glover has released a head turning new album, titled Awaken, My Love!, under his stage name, Childish Gambino. Glover has recently reached new levels of popularity, thanks to his writing for 30 Rock, helping create and direct the hit show Atlanta, and being a unique stand up comedian. […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – I’ve always been a Jake Gyllenhaal fan. From Donnie Darko, to Brokeback Mountain, to Nightcrawler, Gyllenhaal has progressed and thrived in complex and dramatic roles that continually challenge his talent. Gyllenhaal’s promising work is what initially drew me to Nocturnal Animals, a film that’s out now in select theatres and […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.-Take a concept that is universally known as one of the most unsettling, unknown, and unnerving fears: the dark. Then, remind everyone just why the thought of it overcomes us with a sense of distress and anxiety by introducing a dark figure that lingers as it watches you, convulses as it moves, and viciously […]
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J.–Since the release of “Fire Emblem Awakening” in 2013 and the long-running tradition of having its characters appear in the popular “Super Smash Brothers” series, the strategy RPG franchise has finally gained a large amount of traction in America. Now, albeit a bit late, here is our review of the latest entry in […]