Review Zone: Paramore goes ethereal with new album ‘This is Why’

American rock band Paramore recently released their new album, “This is Why.” This is why, according to music columnist Rowan Gray CM ‘26, the album is so good.

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Reel talk: Lorene Scafaria’s star-studded “Hustlers” hustles its way into your heart

In this week’s film column, Rachael Diamond SC ’21 reviews “Hustlers,” praising its dramatic, yet touching portrayal of female friendship amidst financial hardship. She writes, “Regardless of the questionable moral dynamics at play, you leave the theater in utter admiration of Destiny’s and Ramona’s tenacity … a testament to the powerful allure of the film — and of money itself.”

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The bassline: Rewinding, recrossing Abbey Road

The bassline recaps the musicality and origins of Abbey Road, The Beatles’ last group album, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

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A bear rug, a moonwalk, and a set of country squires: “The Government Inspector” presents comedic take on corruption

Nikolai Gogol’s satirical play “The Government Inspector” is being showcased at Pomona College’s Seaver Theatre from Nov. 15-18. Directed by Giovanni Ortega, Pomona assistant professor of theater and dance, the play focuses on the corrupt government of a small Russian town. The characters quickly become rattled by news of an

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‘Mandy’: Dripping in absolute style

There are films that are great because they challenge the audience, develop fully three-dimensional characters, and are remarkably crafted. Then there are films that are great because they are dripping in absolute style. Panos Cosmatos’ sophomore film “Mandy” is the latter. “Mandy” follows Red (Nicolas Cage) as he resorts to

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