Rubber (2010): A Lesson in Absurdity
With Halloween season upon us, we are all gearing up with our favorite horror movies. If you’re looking for something strange, fun, and unpredictable, the award-winning 2010 film Rubber, dir. Quentin Dupieux, is perfect for you. It follows the tale of a tire with the opportune combination of anger management issues, homicidal urges, and psychokinesis. Referenced in such great works as the “It’s 4” article (East Side News, issue 3), this satirical horror film has captured the hearts of (mostly) everyone who has dared to venture through.
Let the Sun In: A Review of Lorde’s Solar Power
Following the success of “Royals” in 2013, Lorde rose to stardom-level fame. But almost a decade later, she has just released a third album. Each of her albums has been significantly different from the others — Pure Heroine was about the complexity of the teenage years, while Melodrama examined what it is like to be a young adult. So where is she now?
Terraria: The Many Mysteries of the Guide NPC
Terraria is a popular action-adventure sandbox game where the possibilities are endless. My favorite part of the game is socializing with the NPCs. The Guide NPC, for one, is arguably the strangest NPC in Terraria.
The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo: A Review
The Buffalo Niagara Reptile Expo was held on Sunday, September 19th at the Buffalo Grand Hotel and Events Center in downtown Buffalo. It saw a full house with over two showrooms of vendors showing and selling a wide variety of reptiles and more.
Celebrating Diversity at the 2021 Asian Food and Culture Festival
The Asian Food and Culture Festival was held for the second time on Sunday, September 19th at Canalside in downtown Buffalo. A variety of vendors of various Asian cuisines, art displays, as well as performances and guest speakers were present.
Met Gala Outfit Review: Did Anybody Follow the Theme?
The Met Gala's theme this year was "American Independence", chosen to represent how identity has evolved and made an aesthetic and cultural impact on fashion in America. Here is an unqualified review of some of the outfits that followed the theme!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings Review
Marvel’s long-awaited debut of its first Asian-American superhero did not disappoint. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings are even set to remain in the No. 1 spot in the box office, bringing in an estimated gross from about $20-22 million.
Review: Amateur is Great for Sports Fans
Ryan Koo captures really well what happens in modern day basketball with recruiting and social media. Michael Rainey Jr. plays his role very well as well as the coach who forms a strong bond with Terron throughout the movie.
Roblox Metaverse Champions Recap
By James Liu
Last month, Roblox decided to pull out a new event to replace their long standing traditional egg hunts around Easter. The Metaverse...
Grey’s Anatomy Renewed for an 18th Season (Spoilers)
ABC’s medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy, has officially been renewed for another season. The show is the longest-standing televised medical drama. Star and executive producer, Ellen Pompeo, has signed a new contract to continue with the 18th season.