Jeff Buckley and “Grace” – An Album Overview
Nov. 17 would have been Jeff Buckley’s 59th birthday. Born in 1966 in California, Buckley had grown up around music. Although he only met him once, his father, Tim Buckley, …
Reviews
Reviews that aren’t specifically Bellevue College related
Has The Fallen Angel Become A Malignant Devil? A Review of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)
Since childhood, Guillermo del Toro has been fascinated with monsters. In fact, one of his first toys, which he still owns, was a plush werewolf that he sewed together with …
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series 7, The Odd Season
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” is no longer the secret show I used to pirate in middle school. It has now aired in 15 different countries, and we just crowned the winner …
They Both Reached for The Limelight: A Review of BC’s Chicago Production
There have been dozens of theatre productions that Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts Department has produced over the years and they have most recently adapted Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb’s 1975 …
Marvel’s Thunderbolts* Underwhelms At The Box Office, But Shines A Light On Important Mental Health Issues
Marvel Studios has been on a downward spiral, missing the mark since wrapping up the story of Tony Stark and the Avengers in Endgame. So far, the movies and shows …
A Successful Concoction of Horror and Music? A Sinner’s Review
Warning: This article contains movie details about Sinners. Reader discretion is advised. The first thing that comes to mind when prompted with the genre horror is most certainly within the …
In The Feels: A Review of the JIJI Guitar Concert at Bellevue College
The hustle and bustle of Bellevue College settled once again during the cool evening of January 17th when guitar artist, JIJI, closed the doors of Carlson Theatre. Dozens of students …
Venom’s Last Dance
“Who the hell are you?” “I am Venom. And you are mine.” Those are the words that mark the first interaction between Eddie Brock and the alien symbiote (a fictional …
Don Toliver: The Psycho Tour’s Stop in Seattle
Last week, the streets of Seattle came alive with Don Toliver, who took the stage at the sold-out WAMU Theater, captivating a crowd that ranged from middle schoolers to middle-aged …
Charli XCX Reinvents “Brat” on Remix Album
Charli XCX’s Brat remix album offers an extension of the self-examination that defined the original record and catapulted the singer’s career to new heights. The dichotomy of Charli’s relationship to …
“A Hope for the Arts”: A Review of the Lorenzo Micheli Concert at Bellevue College
The evening of Lorenzo Micheli’s Concert on Oct. 15, 2024 in the Carlson Theatre of Bellevue College consisted of multiple compositions from a variety of classical musicians like Debussy, Mozart, …
“Hit Me Hard and Soft”: Billie Eilish’s Third Studio Album Celebrates Sincerity
Billie Eilish’s third studio album is breathtakingly transparent in its heartbreak, sensuality and ambition. The tortured poetry of “Hit Me Hard and Soft” is often complimented by its experimental sound, …
Challengers (2024): Victims and Victors of Passion
Challengers is a film of many interpretations; it is both polarizing and unifying in its surveillance of humanness. From the debated morality of its protagonists to the story’s open ending, …
BC Theatre Arts Presents ‘A Year with Frog and Toad’ This Spring
Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts presents A Year with Frog and Toad this spring. This charming, hour-long musical was produced as part of the TYA (Theatre for a Young Audience) movement. …
Review of “Eternal Sunshine”: Ariana Grande’s 7th Studio Album
Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine opens with a question: “How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?” A story of love once found and lost, this album carries its …
The Complex Dynamic of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and Its Live-Action Adaptation
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has been renewed for seasons two and three by Netflix. Despite receiving mixed reviews, viewership has told a different story. However, there …
Within a Story of Political Intrigue, “Lycoris Recoil” Delivers Possibly the Best Character Pairing of 2022
For just a second, pretend you’re living in a nation of unmatched peace. There is virtually zero physical conflict in the daily life of the average citizen. When seeing a …
“K-On!” Walked so “Bocchi the Rock!” Could Run: A Must-Watch Music Anime
“Abandoning your uniqueness is equivalent to dying.” Ryou Yamada, “Bocchi the Rock!” When Madhouse’s “Nana” and Kyoto Animation’s “K-On!” set the stage for music anime in the late ‘00s, I …
Books, Movies and TV Shows for Fall Quarter: Autumn Media Recommendations
Literature, films and shows are a wonderful form of art for a multitude of reasons. From creative narratives to compelling characters, media can heighten the beautiful and detailed atmosphere of …
