Halloween Musicals to Watch This Spooky Season

Advertisements by Caitlyn Tarney One foolproof way to get into the Halloween spirit is through film, whether you’re into horror, comedy, or anything in between. Across genres, music can be a powerful way to set each film apart. Through song, a haunting story can be transformed into a light sing-a-long. So, whatever your thing is, sing your way through the season with these Halloween musicals. Film: Rocky Horror Picture Show Standout Song: Time Warp The idea of including songs in a “Frankenstein” adaptation allows for the theme of self-expression to take root in this film. After all, what better way … Continue reading Halloween Musicals to Watch This Spooky Season

Spooky Songs from Everyone’s Favorite Halloween Movie Soundtracks

Advertisements by Vivian DiSalvo Looking for some chilling songs to add to your Halloween playlist? We’ve got you covered – the best spooky songs might be hidden in your favorite movie soundtrack! These are all the perfect songs for your Halloween party, made from your favorite Halloween movie soundtracks! “This is Halloween”  Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) might just be one of the most iconic Halloween movies of all time, it’s in no way short of musical bangers! This song can spice up any Halloween playlist and put you in a spooky mood.   Hocus Pocus: “I Put a Spell on You” Hocus … Continue reading Spooky Songs from Everyone’s Favorite Halloween Movie Soundtracks

Greed & Story in the Entertainment Industry

Advertisements In the early days of cinema, filmmakers and actors were incredibly limited in their capabilities. Nearly a century later, we have CGI, intricate makeup, and highly advanced cameras. With the proper writing, cast, and production value, a movie can outperform and dominate the box office. Empty theaters, low box office sales, and mediocre movies put the industry in a rut. Desperate for more money, studios rewrote entire stories for diversity and nostalgia. Many films met with poor reviews, and if studios keep this up, the film industry may be gone. Let’s take a look at greed and story in the … Continue reading Greed & Story in the Entertainment Industry

It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

Advertisements -by Vivian DiSalvo It’s no secret that fans worldwide were wholeheartedly disappointed when they didn’t get tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Well, there’s a quick fix – Swift just announced that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film will be released in theaters on October 13. She also released a trailer for the film, writing on Instagram that “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far, and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon” [sic]. Fans suspected that a film would be coming once … Continue reading It’s Official: The Eras Tour is Coming to Theatres Near You

Barbie Changed the World…And so Did Her Soundtrack!

Advertisements By Vivian DiSalvo The latest and powerful feminist film Barbie has connected with fans of all ages and genders all over the country. Coupled with a smash-hit soundtrack, it’s easy to see how the film has received high praise. Let’s dive into what makes this soundtrack so unique.  Boundless Barbie The most unique aspect of this soundtrack is that it is boundless – it is not tied down to any genre or style of lyricism. While Lizzo’s song “Pink,” featured at the beginning of the movie, is bright, bubbly, and satirical, GAYLE’s “butterflies” has more of an alternative rock … Continue reading Barbie Changed the World…And so Did Her Soundtrack!