Midnights, by Taylor Swift, was released last Friday, October 21, 2022. Describing it as ‘the story of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life’, Swift released her 10th studio album, 12th including her re-recorded albums Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version). Going back to her more upbeat, pop sounding style, not heard since Lover,…
Category: Reviews
Jase’s Movie Review: Barbarian
On September 9th the horror film Barbarian had its United States release. This film was directed by Zach Cregger, a member of the comedy troupe group The Whitest Kids U’ Know. This is his third film and first in the horror genre. As of September 12th, this film has broken even at the box office,…
Nintendo Direct Reveals Two Huge Games, Pikmin 4 and BOTW sequel
On September 13th, Nintendo had a 40-minute-long presentation illustrating what new games are coming soon to the Nintendo Switch. Two of them stood out as some of the most groundbreaking and influential games of the future. Let’s talk about the one that was least expected. Pikmin is a real-time strategy and puzzle game, based around…
Avonews Guide To Local Donuts, National Donut Day 2022
Try one of these four local options for donuts: the first, a classic exclusively in Bellevue, the second, a brand new vegan bakery, and the final two are corporate mainstays. Lincoln Bakery Donuts, Lincoln Bakery, Bellevue Staff sample: Sprinkle Variety, vanilla and chocolate frosted, all vanilla batter, including one long john Recommend for: class parties,…
Guest Movie Review by Jack Blaser: Spider Man: No Way Home Is an Upgrade on the Endgame Formula
Spider-Man: No Way Home is the latest installment of the MCU films and the third installment to the “Home” trilogy of Spiderman films. This movie not only exceeds the previous two Spiderman films in nearly every aspect, but also every MCU movie to date. A divisive opinion nonetheless, but this film delivers big time in…
2021 Box Office Results: Are They Well-Deserved?
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…
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),…
Food Review: Candy Cane Isle at Target Great For Seasonal Start
When you are craving something spicy, chocolatey, or even something fruity, a candy cane shouldn’t come to mind. Or should it? The selection at Target® was very wide. They had everything from spicy to sweet to savory. So many different brands of candy had resorted to candy canes in the Christmas season. I had…
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…