Netflix’s “Bird Box” boxes itself in
Skyler Spears and Vikram Balasubramanian
February 15, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Since its release, “Bird Box,” from director Susanne Bier, has been an enormous success for Netflix. The movie, based on a book of the same name by Josh Malerman, is about a mysterious suicide epidemic that starts sweeping the world. It follows the idea that if you see “it”— an omniscient s...
DV rapping duo “rains” in 15,000 streams with SoundCloud EP “Frostbite”
Caroline Lobel, Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 10, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, On-campus Art
Dougherty sophomores George Sphicas (Georgeraps) and Kushal Tirupathi (Kush Raps) have amassed over 15,000 streams on “Frostbite,” their first SoundCloud EP, consisting of seven hip-hop tracks with wavy beats and catchy lyrics. They have been inspired by music since middle school, with Tirupathi first ...
3 Artists You Should Know: DV edition
Harshita Neralla, Social Media Manager
February 7, 2019
Filed under 5 Artists You Should Know, Arts & Entertainment
Dougherty’s ever-growing population exhibits a wide range of talent. From the engrossing productions of the theatre program to the determined athletes, we find ourselves amongst students with ambition and flair. In the midst of such a diverse population, here are three artists you may have missed out...
Spider-Man animates his responsibilities
Ronit Kumar, Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
The Golden Globe’s Best Animated Feature Film of 2018, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” glows with a well-driven plot as it takes a new spin on the beloved superhero Spider-Man. Released on Dec. 14, 2018, the film follows the life of Miles Morale, the teenage protagonist who discovers his sp...
DV Dhadkan dances to new heights
Vivian Kuang and Sanjana Ranganathan
December 19, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
DV Dhadkan, a Dougherty Valley Bollywood dance team, has started the year by gaining acceptance into the prestigious Dil Se dance show and expanding its membership. This is DV Dhadkan’s fourth year as a team and they are completely student-run and choreographed. The team specializes in a fusion of Ind...
“Bohemian Rhapsody” biopic bores with generic plotlines and bland storytelling
Taylor Atienza, Kavin Kumaravel, and Megan Tsang
December 13, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Despite offering some compelling moments from the life of Freddie Mercury and Queen, “Bohemian Rhapsody” ultimately feels overwhelmingly cliché and dull in its retelling of the history of the iconic rock band. The Queen biopic features Rami Malek as lead vocalist Freddie Mercury. Malek is accompa...
5 Artists You Should Know: Alternative rock edition
Harshita Neralla, Social Media Manager
December 9, 2018
Filed under 5 Artists You Should Know, Arts & Entertainment
1) Paradise Fears Wendy Day // Wikimedia Commons Shelving this band in one genre seems difficult; their eccentric discography follows a myriad of genres like rock, pop, folk and even at times jazz. However, their debut album, “Yours Truly,” unquestionably falls into the alternative rock genre....
“Beautiful Boy” bares the brutal truth behind battling drug addiction
Sheyda Ladjevardi, Assistant Photography Editor
November 20, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Indie director Felix Van Groeningen’s “Beautiful Boy” is a tear-jerking drama with soft and uncomfortable moments, varyingly presented in a disjointed and artistic manner. Based on a true story, the film follows the childhood and early adulthood of Nic Sheff, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet,...
Jot down this Japanese stationery
Caroline Lobel and Claire Zhang
November 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
There’s a large variety of pens, highlighters and other supplies that are made in Japan that meet the needs of students, but many are unaware that they can purchase these goods for themselves. Japanese stationery is one of the more popular trends of the Asian culture boom as it becomes more accessi...
Don’t gloss over Glossier products
Sheyda Ladjevardi, Assistant Photography Editor
November 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Meet Glossier, a skincare and makeup brand that encourages people to get comfortable in their own skin. With a wide array of skincare products that aim to achieve hydrated and glowy skin, the brand endorses the prioritization of skincare vs. makeup. While controversy lies in the amount of coverage given...
5 Artists You Should Know: Pop punk edition
Harshita Neralla, Social Media Manager
November 14, 2018
Filed under 5 Artists You Should Know, Arts & Entertainment
Bands like Green Day, Blink-182, All Time Low, and Panic! At The Disco have set the scene for most pop-punk bands, but between their award-winning albums and endless careers, other immensely talented artists are swept underneath the mat quickly. In fact, here are a few pop-punk artists that you may h...
The dying entertainment of reality TV
Pranav Chillappagari, Public Relations Manager
November 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Reality television is losing originality, and it’s suffering as a result. Everything has seemingly been done or the ideas aren’t entertaining enough to maintain viewership. While we see many reality TV stars like Snooki (who now refers to herself as Nicole Polizzi) and Omarosa Manigault divorce t...