Arts & Entertainment
The Arts & Entertainment section explores facts, news, and opinions on various media, including music, films, TV shows, books, podcasts, influencers, and more!
Rock for A Reason
Last Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Geneseo Riviera, two Geneseo-based bands took the stage at “Rock for A Reason.” Rock for A Reason was a charity event to raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Toy Story 5 (2026) gets an exciting teaser!
Toy Story (1995) is one of the most beloved films of all time. It is the first full-length Pixar film, as well as the first movie ever to be completely computer-animated, filled with lovable characters, amazing comedy, and themes that hold up to this day.
Greed never changes
When it comes to the recent pathetic trend of overwhelming greed and incompetence in the video game industry, Bethesda Game Studios holds a spot as one of the worst contributors to this epidemic.
When Harry Met Sally (1989): the ultimate cozy watch
Iconic, warm, witty, refreshing, cozy, and romantic—all of which describe none other than the film When Harry Met Sally (1998).
Songs I actually want to hear at parties
A quick search on Spotify will lead you to party playlists filled with the same old stereotypical party songs. Though you may be thinking “What? No way, I always hear different things at every party,” so I am here to tell you that you are wrong.
Bendy: The Cage (2026) has its own dark revival
The Bendy franchise kicked off on Feb. 10, 2017 with the release of Bendy and the Ink Machine (2017). Quite popular upon its initial release, it was a horror game characterized by a very unique and eerie art style, based on the rubberhose animation of the 1920s.
Stop playing music and be alone with your thoughts
The inspiration for this article came from a long walk around campus in which I saw almost every single person in passing wearing a pair of headphones. This in itself is not harmful, but it made me wonder: when we are not listening to music, talking to people, or watching some sort of media content in our free time?
Kalshi: The exploitation of financial desperation
If you have been on YouTube recently, you may have seen some peculiar advertisements composed of fully AI-created individuals encouraging you to “trade on anything” via a service called Kalshi.
One Battle After Another (2025)
The film One Battle After Another (2025) showcases a refreshing, politically-charged story. The dark comedy and action film effortlessly balances satirical political commentary and wholesome father-daughter relationships.
College night at the Strong National Museum of Play
On Friday, Nov. 7, the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester hosted their college night, offering a discounted entry for any college students starting at 8:30 p.m.
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.