From a certain controversial slap to possible award snubs, the 2022 Oscars ceremony was eventful to say the least. But looking past the actual cinema aspect of the Academy Awards, let's hone in on the noteworthy fashion that graced the red carpet—including fun commentary from A&E's very own Nicole Hartman '24. We're definitely qualified to judge fashion.

This beautiful yet morbid image of laurel bushes is the perfect description to use for Mitski’s sixth studio album, Laurel Hell. A major recurring theme of this album is feeling stuck—feeling like there’s nothing left to give to something that’s supposed to be beautiful, whether it be music or a relationship.

Four classes. Four themes. Are you ready for the madness? In celebration of Mitty's 31st edition of Monarch Madness, we watched and reviewed the four pieces of media that inspired each class' Monarch Madness theme: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Money Heist, A Quiet Place, and Kingsman: The Secret Service.

In honor of Black History Month in February and the upcoming Women's History Month in March, we would like to honor some of the most notable Black female musicians of our time. These women paved the way for music, led many cultural revelations, and overcame difficulties, to be collectively crowned as queens.

A&E writers explore how Encanto accurately represents Latino characters with both the animation and writing, and how Riot Games' addition of a Filipina character in Valorant is both a sign of progress and room for improvement. 

The golden sands of a barren planet. A long, looming shadow over the desert. Countless spaceships huddled together. Hand-to-hand combat with blades. Eerie music, a star-studded cast, an ingenious logo, and IMAX visuals. Is this Star Wars? No, it’s Dune, an enthralling and mesmerizing introduction to a saga with great potential.

In changing some small details of female characters particularly, movie adaptations can take away an essential part of the character and their development, as well as diminish the uplifting effect that these features have on young impressionable audiences looking for someone like them.

It’s saddening how so many teens are willing to put these important matters at hand aside to sate their hunger for a Eurocentric beauty standard intended to bring down people of color and exclude body types. This is the root problem of Brandy’s entire existence as a brand, and as we continue to learn more of its hard truths, the demise of this hip, trendy store will soon follow.

What makes The Chair so enticing is not just the laughable setting, but its ability to cover nuanced perspectives on relevant social issues, such as women of color’s voices, double standards, and cancel culture apologies.

Read two Monarchs' perspectives on Marvel's recent releases: "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "What If...?"

If you haven’t watched the movie, let me issue a warning: you don’t want to. Let’s be honest. He's All That lacked flavor, depth, and a certain “je ne sais quoi.”

Fall entertainment, ranging from old classics to new releases, is a necessity for getting into the pumpkin spice mood. Lucky for you, I've done the work and come up with a list of the best (in my opinion) films, shows, and music for this fall. So sit back, relax, and light a candle!