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'Twelve Minutes' is a cinematic exploration of trauma worth your time

By Devinne Moses | September 6, 2021

Only a few games are noticed by the broader public these days. “Super Mario Bros.,” “Grand Theft Auto” and “Animal Crossing” earned their popularity through engaging gameplay and record-breaking sales. Certain games, like “Cyberpunk 2077,” gain popularity because of a famous actor’s appearance in the game. Keanu Reeves alone can sell millions of copies of a game because star-power attracts audiences from different mediums, and this can also be said of Annapurna Interactive’s new game “Twelve Minutes.”

CULTURE  |  MUSIC

Still Woozy's debut album is an alt-pop catharsis

By Kerry Rork | September 6, 2021

In a recent interview discussing the release of his newest album, Still Woozy commented, "This album is me figuring out what an album could be. Each song is expressing a different part of my palette, something I couldn't do if I was just putting out single after single." And figure it out he did. 

CULTURE  |  MUSIC

'Solar Power' is Lorde’s radiant, defiant reinvention

By Lily Zhu | August 30, 2021

In a live stream preceding the premiere of the second promotional single off her new album “Solar Power,” Lorde answered the question on everyone’s mind: “Why do you take such a long break from music [between albums]?” She said simply, “Because I have things to do,” before clarifying — “Because I need to really miss it when I come back.” 

CULTURE  |  TV

‘Loki’ was great — until it wasn’t

By Jonathan Pertile | July 26, 2021

For a good five hours, I was captivated — between the spectacular worldbuilding and attention-grabbing fight scenes that have come to define Marvel, “Loki” dramatically expanded the scope of its cinematic universe. That was, until the last episode, where the show suddenly fumbled the ball entirely. 

RECESS  |  CULTURE

Every game you need to know about from E3 2021

By Devinne Moses | June 21, 2021

Now more than ever, there is a game out there for everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re into cozy, cinematic or challenging games, the next few months will allow audiences to finally play highly-anticipated releases while hopefully making delightful discoveries along the way.

CULTURE  |  MOVIES

Q&A: Duke alum Prashanth Kamalakanthan on creating his first feature film

By Tessa Delgo | May 22, 2021

After graduating from Duke, Prashanth Kamalakanthan, Trinity ‘14, went on to pursue a career as a journalist and filmmaker. Over the past few years, he has been working on his first feature film “Have a Nice Life,” of which he is writer, director and editor. It will premiere for North American audiences at the 2021 Maryland Film Festival on May 23 at 4 p.m. EST. 

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