Category Archives: Pop Culture Corner (of things that I like)

“Ready to Be”: TWICE starts their 8th year with a bang

TWICE, captured by Sami Drasin

TWICE, the world-renowned South Korean girl group consisting of members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, has recently released their 12th mini-album “Ready to Be” on March 10th. This release, their …

Like..?: the Bronx freshman impresses with her debut EP

Ice Spice’s meteoric rise doesn’t show any sign of stopping soon, as she continues to live up to her title of New York’s princess of rap.

The 23 year old Bronx rapper’s rise in …

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KPOP on Broadway Review: A Dazzling Look Into the Worldwide Sensation

Cast of Broadway's 'KPOP'

If I had to choose a few words to describe the experience of watching KPOP live, I would say it was an incredibly fun party. The energy that emanated from the wonderfully talented cast, consisting of several former K-pop idols …

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Elf (2003): A 21st Century Christmas Classic

Elf, 2003

A story of love, family and the joy of the holiday spirit never gets old. 2003’s “Elf”, directed by Jon Favreau, places Will Ferrell in the titular role of Buddy the Elf, a human who was adopted …

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Maxident: Stray Kids prove that they are here to stay with their second Billboard topping album

Stray Kids, image from JYP Entertainment

Stray Kids, composed of members Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, have been steadily growing their fanbase both at home and internationally. Their first official release, 2018’s I Am

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The War of Woo Review: Heaven, Hell, and Humanity

The War of Woo - Thin Duke Productions

In a small theater, with seats that sprawled onto the sides of the stage floor as well, stood a seemingly low-budget (but not low-quality mind you) set with a star-studded cast that included Seth Gilliam (The Wire, Walking Dead). The …

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Come and See (1985), A Short Look into the Soviet Classic

Come and See, The Criterion Collection

For one of my classes during the previous semester, I had the opportunity (well, more of an obligation that thankfully ended up being a pleasure) to watch a classic film called Come and See

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