Category: reviews
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mxmtoon’s new “dusk” EP
Bedroom pop artist mxmtoon, also known as Maia, released her EP dusk on October 1. Since starting her music career in 2018 with her self-released EP Plum Blossom, she’s amassed a sizeable following. She’s…
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Fall TV Preview Sampling
The Child (dubbed Baby Yoda by fans) gazing into the distance. This is featured in the trailer for the Madalorien’s second season. (Photo Courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) A few months ago, Fall entertainment looked…
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Book Review – Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah is a compelling and well written autobiographical comedy book that gives the reader an insight on life during Apartheid South Africa. The rustic, detailed imagery and thrilling short…
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The Social Dilemma Review
In this day and age practically everyone lives on their phones. The Social Dilemma discusses how that is not entirely the consumer’s fault. (Photo used with permission of Jakob Owens) A lot of good…
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The NC State Fair Drive-Thru
The inside of a fried oreo, one of the things sold at the Drive-Thru. (Photo used by permission of benzado) When I went to the NC State Fair Drive-Thru, I was excited and intrigued,…
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Live-Action Mulan Review
The live action Mulan premiered last week on Disney +. In the photo, Hua Mulan confronts her foes. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Kaelin) Twenty-two years after Disney released the animated musical Mulan, the fan-favorite…
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“Candace Against the Universe” Review
Five years after the hit TV show “Phineas and Ferb” stopped airing on Disney Channel, creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh got to make a revival-type movie that premiered on Disney + on…
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Review of Karate Kid Spinoff Show Cobra Kai
YouTube sold Cobra Kai after deciding to move away from scripted T.V. shows. KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI SPOILERS AHEAD The spinoff show became a Netflix original when the streaming service bought the rights…
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Legend of Korra Review
Although this summer was… a bit terrible, one upside was Netflix adding one of my childhood favorite shows, Avatar: The Last Airbender. In the midst of everything bad happening in the world, it’s…
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Lucifer– Season Five Review
On August 21, Netflix released the long awaited, originally final, season of Lucifer. After waiting for over a year for a new season, fans are ecstatic at the release of season five, and the…
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Netflix’s Self Made review
Self Made, based on the true story of Madam C.J. Walker, aired on Netflix in 2020. This four-episode series covers her life from rags to riches. (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Madam C.J. Walker:…
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Netflix Suggestions For Your Quarantine
Below are some binge worthy series that you can find on Netflix to pass some time: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: If you are into docuseries, Netflix recently dropped a new one that…
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dawn: mxmtoon’s elevating EP
mxmtoon — aka Maia — is a musician from California who took the internet by storm in 2017. Her self-produced EP plum blossom blew up in 2018, and her cult following grew exponentially. Her…
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True Crime Documentaries
Documentaries are interesting especially ones focusing on true crime, it forces views to think while watching and keeps them intrigued. (Photo in public domain labeled for reuse by PeakPx) While in quarantine, I have…
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A twisted world: Ender’s Game book review
Ender’s Game, written in 1985 by Orson Card is a fascinating book that I have enjoyed reading in my recent free time. The novel focuses on young Andrew “Ender” Wiggen and his journey as…
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Will you answer The Call? Call Of The Wild movie review.
Call of the Wild, released on February 21, 2020, is the sixth movie adaptation of Jack London’s The Call Of The Wild novel written in 1903. While it does have the same aspect as…
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Stay CALM – 5 Seconds of Summer CALM album review
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album, CALM, on March 27. …
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Beach Bunny’s Honeymoon Review
For a lucky few, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for spending time with their partner. For the rest of us suckers, we gorge ourselves on heart-shaped candy, get gifts for our friends, or soak…
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Class Review: AP Statistics
Mrs. Tibbets is an AP Statistics teacher at Leesville Road High School. Her classroom is located in the Murphy building and is always open to help students who are struggling. (Photo Courtesy of Sarah…
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There Existed An Addiction to Blood Album Review
Clipping is a band consisting of three members, two producer (Jonathan Snipes and WIlliam Hutson) and one singer rapper (Daveed Diggs). Daveed Diggs had previously played Thomas Jefferson in the play “Hamilton.” (Photo Courtesy…
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker– It’s a Star Wars Movie, I Guess
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out on December 21. Despite the hype for the final movie in the series, many fans, unfortunately, found it disappointing. (Photo is public domain) The excitement of…
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The Mandalorian Review
A poster for the Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. The show was released on November 12th, 2019 and has released five episodes. (Photo public domain) With the release of Disney’s streaming service, Disney+, came…
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Hamlet Review
On Wednesday, the theatre department acted selected scenes from Hamlet for AP English classes. Theatre II and III came together and performed five of the most complex, influential, plot-driven scenes for its audience. The…
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The Bachelor is back!
On Monday, January 7 the extensive three hour first episode of The Bachelor aired on ABC. The show has millions of viewers that tune in weekly to watch the drama unfold as love connections…
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2019 in Music
In 2019 I started a project — I wanted to see how my music taste shifted every month and what I found or rediscovered. I’d like to think that I am open to many…
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Little Women movie review
Little Women (2019) was released on December 25, 2019. It is the sixth movie to be released based on the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Little…
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YouTube Rewind 2019: Entertainment or Statistics?
‘YouTube Rewind 2019: For the Record’, released on December 5, 2019, has so far, it has become the 3rd most disliked video on the YouTube platform. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) On December 5,…
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Into the unknown with Frozen 2
Critics know Disney to have disappointing sequels, but Frozen 2 has been a success. With a U.S box office debut of $127 million, it surpassed forecasted amounts and the original’s debut back in 2013. …
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Billie Eilish’s new single “everything i wanted”
On November 13, Billie Eilish released her new song “everything i wanted.” Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, it fails to communicate any genuine emotions to the audience about her regrets about her fame. (Photo is public…
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Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! Review
On November 1, Netflix released a slew of new content including Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! In this emotional new season, the Fab 5 take their talents and cross cultural boundaries to help a…
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A reflection on the discography of Donald Glover
Donald Glover is a well-known actor and music extraordinaire. He has played some huge roles in movies like “Solo” and “The Martian,” and has also released some fantastic albums like Because the Internet and…
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The Heroes of Midway: Midway (2019) Movie Review
Midway 2019 movie poster at Cinemark Raleigh Grande. Midway released on November 8, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Alexis Taylor) Seventy-seven years ago, in the middle of the vast Pacific Ocean, a tiny island located…
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Zombieland 2 Stays True
If you’re looking for wacky action, hilariously ridiculous set pieces, and some surprisingly good spirited characters considering the apocalypse, Zombieland 2: Double Tap is the movie for you. All four of the original cast…
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The Inhuman Science of Red Dead Redemption 2
When I was young, I used to play around with toy cap guns. One of these happened to be an old timey Uberti 1873 Cattleman revolver, much like the one used in Rockstar’s 2019…
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Top 5 Albums of the Year So Far (Part 1)
2019 so far has been an excellent year for music, with releases from Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Tyler the Creator, and pending arrivals from artists like Kanye West, Danny Brown, and Run the…
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Two perspectives on the NC State Fair
NC State fair by Marie Cox & Keeli Johnson on Exposure Marie Cox, editor in chief, 2020-21Hi! My name is Marie, and I am the editor-in-chief of The Mycenaean. I am also President of…
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Workin’ Moms Review
I’m going to be completely honest here. I love The Office, I love Scandal, and I love Orange Is the New Black. My favorite genres of TV range from comedy to drama to a…
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Drama at Downton: Behind the Big Picture
The hit PBS television series, Downton Abbey, has now hit the big screen! On Friday, September 20, the movie released in the US. Over the first weekend, it raked in 31 million dollars. And…
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“Don’t Call Me Angel” is a disappointment
When I first heard that Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey all performed on a song together, I was filled with anticipation for whatever it would be. Although I wouldn’t describe myself…
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Cycling class: is it worth the money?
Recently, I decided to try out one of the new popular trends among teenagers; cycling. Cycling classes gained a following from social media stars who go to SoulCycle, a trendy cycling chain. While the…
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It: Chapter Two Review
Two years ago, killer clowns will all the rage. At a time when there were stories of clowns menacing people, It, based off of the Steven King book by the same name, blew up…
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Lover: Song-by-Song Analysis And Review
Photo courtesy of Natalie Gore By: Natalie Gore Two days after the release, Lover became the top-selling album of 2019. Swift’s music is enjoyed around the globe by millions every single day. (Photo courtesy…
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Taylor Swift’s Lover review
On Friday, August 23, Taylor Swift finally released her long-awaited album Lover. The album contains eighteen tracks including three songs she released previously this year. One of the reasons I like Lover as a…
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Prom Consignment
Every girl’s dream resides in picking out the perfect prom dress. Whether the dress be a big princess ball gown or a form-fitting sequined gown, there’s a dress unique to each girl’s size. Most…
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Last UNCG live review
In the past several months as a Newspaper staff writer, I’ve written three articles about the school I will be attending in the fall. I chose to review the live broadcastings and meetings I…
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Pokemon: Detective Pikachu Trolled Us All
Ryan Reynolds can never take himself too seriously — the star of the Deadpool franchise (and was regrettably the star of the 2011 The Green Lantern movie) has always interacted with fans online: cracking…
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Lana Del Rey’s cover of “Doin’ Time”
On Friday, May 17, Lana Del Rey released her cover of Sublime’s 1996 song “Doin’ Time.” Fans have been anticipating her cover since she hinted that it was coming soon in a tweet. It…
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Detective Pikachu is an adorable experience
Ever since the late ‘90s, Pokémon has been a cultural phenomenon. After the original Pokémon Red and Blue game, many games, movies, television series, books, and even a theme park would be created to…
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Beychella
On April 14 and 21, American R&B singer Beyonce Knowles headlined the 2018 Coachella Festival performance located in Indio, California. Her performance, themed “Homecoming,” shed light on the historical black college experience. The 2018…
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Men in Black Returns
Seven years after the last Men in Black movie, Men in Black 3, Sony Pictures is putting forth another MIB film. More than 20 years after the first Men in Black premiered, Sony is…