Arts & Entertainment
The Arts & Entertainment section explores facts, news, and opinions on various media, including music, films, TV shows, books, podcasts, influencers, and more!
What do these shows about girls and sex have in common?
As a girl in college, I have almost completed a “trilogy” that I have created in my head which is a combination of shows that have the same two overarching themes: womanhood and sex. These shows are Sex and the City (1998-2004), Girls (2012-2017), and The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021-2024). I am still in the process of finishing Sex and the City (1998-2004), but I have watched the other two in their entirety.
The art and ire of a live-action remake
Whenever movies like these are announced, they are usually faced with a heavy amount of backlash, with people using them as proof that Disney does not make original stories, calling these remakes “cash-grabs” or even “soulless.”
Chris Di Cesare and the haunting of Erie Hall
Following the screening and Q&A sponsored by Syracuse Paranormal, I had the opportunity to discuss with Chris Di Cesare some questions that have been burning in the minds of viewers of the series, also getting his perspective on various elements of the adaptation process. The leading questions centered around what many wanted to know: what was altered and what remained unchanged in this retelling.
Calvin and Hobbes (1985-1995) is essential reading
Anyone who has visited The Lamron office since the beginning of the semester has grown accustomed to the picture of a little boy in a ski helmet sitting on a rock with his tiger friend that takes up the corner of my desk. More than just simple drawings, these two are not only a cornerstone of my childhood, but a treasured duo that remains in the hearts of many despite having gone out of print 30 years ago.
Nintendo announces new Animal Crossing: New Horizons free update
Over five years after the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) on Mar. 20, 2020, and almost four years after the “last major free content update” was released on Nov. 4, 2021, Nintendo announced they will be releasing a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020)—shortened to ACNH (2020)—long with a free update available on both versions, which will be available Jan. 15, 2026.
The Revival of Dancing With the Stars (2005- )
Television is currently in the era of streaming services and exclusive original content, which has transformed how people watch and interact with shows. Long gone are the days of traditional network television.
Concerts through the lens of social media
Recently it feels like every pop star’s tour is receiving insane amounts of news and social media coverage, whether it be for surprise celebrity guest appearances or any kind of deviation that the singer makes from the normal run of their show.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) is the perfect movie for clowning around this Halloween
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) is about as perfect an option for a B-grade horror movie as you could want.
Podcasts are meant to be listened to
As a fan of long drives, sitting outside, walking around town, and the like, I love to listen to a variety of podcasts. I have a select few that are my favorites, but I try to find new ones to listen to when I can. That being said, there are a number of qualities that I look for when deciding if I want a podcast to enter my rotation.
Lackadaisy (2023- ) strikes gold with an exciting new partnership
This month, running from Oct. 9 through Oct. 12, 2025, New York Comic Con took place. This three-day affair is always an exciting time for fans in a variety of fandoms, offering opportunities to hear news about their favorite movies and shows, grab some merch, and even meet their favorite actors.
March to the beat of your own drum with a brand new Digimon series!
Digimon—an abbreviated title for “Digital Monsters”—is a brilliant franchise that has existed under the radar for far too long.
Wait… Why do we pay for streaming services again?
Of course, you can download a movie or show from your desired streaming platform, giving you the idea of ownership but do you actually own it? Do we truly own our digital copies?
Inside the Grid: Tron: Ares’ digital dream built upon its code
Tron: Ares (2025) is Disney’s newest addition to the Tron franchise, a threequel, and soft reboot of the series. Directed by Joachim Rønning, this sequel to the film Tron: Legacy (2010) and the threequel to cult classic, Tron (1982), embraces its digital theme while elevating it with breathtaking visual artistry.
The Simpsons (1989- ) return to the big screen in 2027, but for what purpose?
As SUNY Geneseo’s self proclaimed The Simpsons (1989- ) aficionado and number one fan—fermenting at length on the subject—the recent news of The Simpsons Movie II (2027) struck me as would a gust of menial wind; just another in a long line of inside jokes made by fans. However, as I have sat with this news, I have begun to see the potential this movie could bring to a series at large.
Peacemaker (2022-2025) series review
In 2021, if you were to tell fans of the newly released The Suicide Squad (2021) that the defacto side-villain, whose caricature of toxic masculinity would grow to become one of the DC Universe’s (DCU) most beloved and respected characters no one would believe you.
An in-depth look at Taylor Swift’s new album: The Life of a Showgirl (2025)
On Oct. 3, 2025, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (2025). Produced by Max Martin and Shellback, the same producers behind many of Swift’s other hits, including tracks from her 2014 breakout pop album, 1989 (2014), and the beloved Reputation (2017), released in 2017.
Girls (2012-2017) is a must-watch for college students
I recently began watching the show Girls (2012-2017) because a friend of mine told me the show was like if Sex and the City (1998-2004) was a little less annoying and a little more modern. I was immediately intrigued, as I stopped watching Sex and the City (1998-2004) in the past because everyone annoyed me so much.
Geneseo Musical Theatre Department Puts on Fall Show, The Hello Girls
What is better than seeing a performance from the Geneseo Musical Theatre Department? Seeing the same show, twice, with a different cast!
Marvel Zombies (2025): What Went Wrong?
Spoiler Warning!
This month, Marvel released an animated show titled Marvel Zombies (2025), a spinoff series of What If…? (2021-2024).
Hey Artists: Don’t Forget About the Rest of New York!
Live entertainment is one of the most important parts of our culture. From concerts to musicals, it gives people the chance to step outside the digital world and experience talent in real time. Even so, for live entertainment fans in Western New York, the thrill of live performances often feels out of reach.