Kendrick Lamar performed at this year’s halftime show, and it has everyone talking. But it is not all good. Many people were left questioning why such a well-known artist would choose not to play his most popular songs when given such a big opportunity to perform. But this year’s halftime show wasn’t about the music. […]
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Grammy Snubs: Should Billie Have Thanked Beyoncé?
Despite the critical and financial success of her most recent album, Billie Eilish unexpectedly failed to win the coveted Album of the Year trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Fans, music reviewers, and industry professionals have been debating the loss in great detail. Many of them thought the young singer was a strong contender for […]
2024 K-Pop Wrapped: The Year of the No-Skip
As far as k-pop is concerned, it’s safe to say that 2024 cooked. Through many great debuts and iconic comebacks, the k-pop industry delivered. To list the top 10 was no easy task, as there were so many great releases this year. Here are my top ten releases of the year: 10. Smart – LE […]
2025 Oscar Nominations: Surprises and Snubs
The 2025 Oscar nominations have arrived after a fairly unpredictable awards season. These are my reactions to the biggest surprises and snubs in the major award categories and anything else that stood out! BEST PICTURE NOMINEES Leading the Oscar race with a total of thirteen nominations is Emilia Pérez directed by Jacques Audiard. Emilia Pérez […]
The Count of Monte Cristo – The Must-See Film of 2024
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his […]
My Thanksgiving Dinner Must Haves
When planning for Thanksgiving, there are roughly 10 foods that I consider absolute necessities on the table. Growing up, Thanksgiving was always a mix of different foods from American and latin culture and if I find any of these items missing from the Thanksgiving table, it simply isn’t a Thanksgiving dinner to me. Overall, Thanksgiving […]
Was Wicked Worth it? Absolutely!
On November 22, 2024, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande gave us the performance of lifetime in their roles as Elphaba and Glinda in Wicked. I have never seen two actresses so perfectly fit for their roles as Cynthia and Ariana, giving us a truly breathtaking performance. From someone who has also seen the Broadway production […]
America’s Greatest Decision in History
Donald Trump’s recent election victory has stirred up strong reactions. But for me as an international student from Sweden – there’s still a solid case for seeing this as a positive step for both global relations, economic growth, and the current conflict in Ukraine and Isreal. Trump’s no-nonsense approach and commitment to “America First” might […]
Winx Club is the Epitome of a Great Cartoon
Winx Club is an Italian animated cartoon that premiered in 2004. Six fairies find their way through battling evil wizards, witches, and monsters across the magic dimension. Through the years, the Winx grow closer as friends on the journey to become the best fairies they can be. One of my favorite cartoons to this day […]
The Penguin Review
Gotham is underwater and with the death of crime syndicate boss, Carmine Falcone, a race to gain control of the power vacuum in Gotham begins. We find Oz Cobb looking to make a name for himself but with the condition of the city, and the various people now hot on his tail, we will see […]