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Marvel’s flawed Eternals does not live up to the hype

Nicholas Tramazzo, Entertainment Editor • November 23, 2021

Eternals is the most recent film in the Marvel franchise to hit the market. It was released on Nov. 5, and has received more negative attention than positive attention. The film brought something new to...

Drake delivers a disappointing collection of hits and misses with much anticipated sixth album Certified Lover Boy

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • October 11, 2021

Drake’s highly anticipated sixth album, Certified Lover Boy, was released on Sept. 3, 2021, to mixed reviews. Some critics and fans deem it as the album of the year while others believe it’s one-dimensional...

Billie Eilish’s much anticipated new album, Happier Than Ever, reveals a different side of the popular singer

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021

Billie Eilish’s long-awaited album Happier Than Ever is finally here. The cover art of the album, as well as the songs on the album, showcase a different side of Eilish and her millions of fans are loving...

Twenty One Pilots’ new album offers a “feel-good” vibe

Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • June 16, 2021

On Friday, May 21, Twenty One Pilots ushered in a new era of alt-pop with their sixth studio album, Scaled and Icy. The musical duo, consisting of frontman Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun, blessed fans...

Hip-hop fans get a mid-year Christmas with May 14 releases

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • May 20, 2021

Almost five months into 2021 and hip-hop has been ultimately pretty quiet. Although Young Thug’s highly anticipated Slime Language 2 and 24kGoldn’s El Dorado were released, the year has been subpar...

Great acting highlights The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • May 18, 2021

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series just finished its first season on Disney+. It features Anthony Mackie (The Banker, IO) who plays Falcon and Sebastian Stan (I'm Not Here, Gone) who plays the...

Godzilla vs. Kong offers some great CGI, but not much else

Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer • May 6, 2021

The very highly anticipated Godzilla vs. Kong was released in theaters and on HBO Max on March 31. The ultimate showdown between the two ancient rivals was first presented in the 1963 film King Kong vs....

Young Thug and Gunna’s highly anticipated Slime Language 2 with numerous featured artists doesn’t disappoint

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • April 27, 2021

After several months of anticipation, Young Thug and Gunna have released the follow-up to their 2018 compilation Slime Language with Slime Language 2 on the Young Stoner Life (YSL) record label. Young...

24kGoldn debut album a worthy effort portending star status

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • March 27, 2021

On March 26, 24kGoldn, a 2020 XXL Freshman, released his debut studio album El Dorado. After being selected to the XXL list and having the number one single in the country (Billboard Hot 100) with “Mood,”...

TELEVISION REVIEW: Law & Order, Special Victims Unit in its 21st season because it is just that good.

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • March 7, 2021

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a drama depicting heinous crimes of a sexual nature. Starring Mariska Hargitay, the show has been running for 21 years since its first episode on Sept. 13, 1999....

NAV’s Emergency Tsunami a more than worthy effort

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • January 28, 2021

One of the most underrated albums of 2020 is the November release of NAV’s highly anticipated Emergency Tsunami. Some regard this as one of NAV’s best albums since Good Intentions and Bad Habits. Emergency...

The Torch’s top 20 hip-hop albums of 2020 illustrate the genre’s growing range of talent and portend a promising 2021

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • December 28, 2020

Overall, 2020 has been a crazy year. From World War III rumors in January to COVID-19 occupying practically the whole year, life hasn’t been easy for many, and many of our favorite pastimes, such as...