The 2021 Box Office stats have been recorded, but are the movies represented actually deserving of top Box Office honors? The top-grossing movie of the year right now is Marvel Studio’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, followed by Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Black Widow. According to boxofficemojo.com, Shang-Chi’s total gross stands…
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A Year With Netflix – 2021
Ah yes, the savior of quarantine, boredom, and social interaction, Netflix. I have yet to meet someone who has never had an interaction with Netflix or any of its wide library of Netflix-created movies, short films, and television shows. The nearly 28-year-old company has been getting significant attention from the world, especially since 2019, …
The Year in TikTok Songs – 2021
Quite possibly the most significant social media platform of this year is TikTok, having reached a billion users this year and achieving a 457% increase in annual revenue in 2020. This is due in part to the unique style of content available on TikTok, which are short, addicting videos often accompanied by songs that the…
The Year In Music: Top 6 Albums of 2021
As we’re reaching the end of the 2021, here are my six favorite albums that have been released… since five wasn’t enough. 6. The Off Season, by J. Cole Southern rapper, J. Cole,…
Movie Review: Disney Remakes And Inverts Home Alone And You’ll Want Your Heroes And Villains Back
Now that we’re in the Christmas season, many people are rewatching their favorite Christmas movies. Among them are the beloved Home Alone movies. The first two movies in the franchise had wild success and are watched and rewatched by families every holiday season. However, Home Alone 3 (released 1997), Home Alone 4 (released 2002),…
Music Review: Playboi Carti’s Evolution Is Real on Whole Lotta Red
Whether you love him or hate him, it is impossible to deny that Playboi Carti is one of the most followed and influential artists in rap. His minimalistic style and focus on beats over lyrical quality make him a controversial figure, but it has created one of the most dedicated fanbases in music today. This…
Song Review – “Ghost Town” by Benson Boone Is An Interesting Pop Cut
“Ghost Town” is the newest debut single from American Idol finalist Benson Boone, and more importantly, the song is one of the best sent to us by Universal’s promo team. Honestly, when I read Benson Boone’s description/bio I rolled my eyes and prepared for another boring pop song. When I inevitably listened to “Ghost Town”…
Fall Play Returns with Fully Sold-out Shows
Avonworth’s annual fall play is fully back in-person, and with a newer all-online ticket ordering process, all five showings sold out days ahead of opening night. Titled “You Can’t Take it With You”, the romantic comedy, originally premiered in 1936, opened on Wednesday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through the 20th. While tickets…
Marshall’s Moxie Music Review – Friday by Jeris Johnson feat. Trippie Redd: Guest Feature Saves Otherwise All Around Cringe Track
TikTok hit maker Jeris Johnson has recently released a new song titled “Friday” featuring Trippie Redd. Johnson describes his sound as “future grunge”. This is another Moxie track sent to the Avonews by Universal Records. I’ll be honest. Jeris Johnson may be one of the more polarizing (not in the best way) artists I’ve received….
Marshall’s Moxie Music Review: Butterflies by MAX (feat. Ali Gatie) has a good heart and a bad sound
The Moxie Music in Schools program sends the Avonews singles and full albums of new music releases in hopes of coverage. As of recently we were sent something by New York’s colorful, poppy, and semi K-Pop(?), artist MAX, who returns with a new track after releasing the 2020 experimental pop album “Color Vision ”. “Color…