Reviews

Anime has been part of pop culture for several years, but it has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. From sports to dark fantasy, the numerous genres make it easy for any type of […]

By JORDAN LACKEY @JordanEtc For generations, Black musicians have been sharing powerful stories and experiences through song. Whether with simple three-chord blues songs or complicated and improvised jazz melodies, they’ve told every story there is […]

In 2019, singers Billie Eilish and Lizzo took the music industry by storm. With just two years of fame under their belts, they have won five and three Grammy Awards respectively. The introduction of these […]

By LEAH COREAS @TheEtCetera Pop culture is always being influenced by music, but rarely do I see multiple Latinx artists in the Billboard Hot 100 unless it is specific to “Latin Pop” or “Reggaeton.” As […]

By HECTOR TARANGO @TheEtCetera “Cuties” is a complicated film that has come under fire for sexualizing minors to the point of being compared to child pornography.  At its core, the film is about the role […]

  By SKYE SEIPP @seippetc As a kid, I had my own Buzz and Woody toys with “SKYE” scribbled on the bottom of their feet. I would sit in front of the TV with my […]

By Alexis Rodriguez @TheEtCetera Near the beginning of every year, the Grammys pop into relevancy for, give or take, a week. The Grammys are so notoriously out of touch that it’s no surprise that fewer […]

By SKYE SEIPP @TheEtCetera The new Robert Rodriguez and James Cameron collaboration movie “Alita: Battle Angel,” is a visual feast for the senses with a dull narrative. The film is based on the manga series […]

By JAMES HARTLEY @ByJamesHartley “Green Book” tells a tale of positive transformation and overcoming mid-century racism through the eyes of a black musician and his Italian driver. Possibly most impressive, the film does this without […]

By CAMERON R. COOK @Cameron_ETC The Harvester Theatre Company explores the tales of two friends of Anne Frank, the Jewish girl whose diary from the Holocaust became world-renowned, in “And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of […]

By Yesenia Alvarado @YeseniaA_ETC If you want something new to listen to, Quiet Slang blends punk with classical sounds to create a unique take on the angst-filled, emotional genre. Touring for the first time as […]

By Bryan Perez  @TheEtCetera If you’re looking to escape the whole world-saving type of overwhelming feel you get with other Marvel movies like “Avengers: Infinity War,” then “Ant-Man and the Wasp” is a great choice.  After being put under house arrest for siding with the illegal actions of Captain America (Chris Evans) […]

By ARIA JONES @AriaJonesETC If you’re hoping “Incredibles 2” was made in consideration of the generation that has grown into adulthood waiting for a sequel, you’re in luck. Pixar brings back the Incredibles and other […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Let’s be real. No matter the number of positive or negative reviews that come out about “Avengers: Infinity War,” you’re going to watch the crap out of that movie anyway. It’s […]

By Colin Taylor @TheEtCetera “Blockers” presents itself as the journey of three parents and their respective daughters, who are each planning to each lose their virginity on prom night. While the story does take the […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Ryan Coogler’s “Black Panther” is worth the ticket price and then some. It’s a fun film that knows its cultural importance and effortlessly maximizes its best traits. It’s plagued with some […]

The bumpy ride that is 2017 is winding down. We’ve had ups – Beyonce had twins – and downs – multiple mass shootings. Mother Nature unleashed her fury with Hurricanes Harvey, Ike, Maria, massive wildfires […]

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC In a Hollywood-era, and fall season, in which recreating old subject matter is the only sure way to get asses in theater seats, James Franco and Seth Rogen are likely to […]

With ‘The Disaster Artist’ set to release in December, there’s bound to be a surge of people asking ‘What the hell is ‘The Room?’ ” You might have heard “The Room” is the best worst […]