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ReView: 10 Years Later, ‘Whiplash’ Still Hits All The Right Beats
Sep 25, 2024 · “Whiplash” is an intense view into the mindset of a student musician bettering his craft — at the loss of himself. First conceived and produced as an 18-minute short film by Damien Chazelle, “Whiplash” received acclaim at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. The feature-length film was released in 2014 to critical praise, providing Chazelle his directorial breakout.
Replay: Walking Down ‘Abbey Road’ After 55 Years
Sep 25, 2024 · The Beatles’ final album recorded, “Abbey Road” represents bittersweet endings and independent beginnings. Released Sept. 26, 1969, the 55-year-old “Abbey Road” is a legendary culmination of the band’s seven-year tenure as recording artists.
ReView: The Heart-Wrenchingly “Fantastic Mr. Fox” - Loyola Phoenix
Feb 28, 2024 · Intertwining mature themes with youthful stop-motion delivery, the universe of Wes Anderson’s film “Fantastic Mr. Fox” presents the connection between playful entertainment and recurring adult tropes like self-discovery.
Tyler, the Creator Takes His Mask Off in ‘CHROMAKOPIA’
Oct 30, 2024 · Social media posts hailed the return of Tyler, the Creator with his new album “CHROMAKOPIA” which was released Monday morning to allow his fans a full week to digest the album.
‘A Complete Unknown’ is a Folk In-Joke | The Loyola Phoenix
Dec 21, 2024 · “A Complete Unknown” is a lovesick ode to folk music. Co-written and directed by James Mangold and based on Elijah Wald’s biography “Dylan Goes Electric!,” “A Complete Unknown” chronicles the early rise of folk rock sensation Bob Dylan.
Dons Hand Men’s Basketball First Loss of the Season
The Loyola men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season against the University of San Francisco Dec. 15 at the MKE Tip-Off hosted at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Mayor Brandon Johnson: A Turbulent Year in Review
Nov 13, 2024 · In the 17 short months since his inauguration as Chicago’s mayor, Brandon Johnson has transformed his bold vision for the city’s future and a narrow electoral win into a legacy of — well, not much.
Women’s Soccer’s Emily Rossi Shines in Comeback Season
Oct 30, 2024 · Emily Rossi arrived at Loyola with a broken foot and no hope of playing for women's soccer last year but has recovered and shone thus far this season.
Escaping ‘Somewhere Beyond the Sea’ | The Loyola Phoenix
Oct 16, 2024 · TJ Klune's "Somewhere Beyond the Sea" is the second entry in the Cerulean Chronicle book series. (Courtesy of Tor Publishing)