Sarah Alford

The wrong lesson was learned, however, from the success of the first film — audiences don’t crave the same formula with slightly different renderings.

Fans expecting a film faithful to its source material will ultimately be disappointed. Yet, the film entertains and has its fair share of comedic moments.

This twist on the traditional “The Nutcracker” was a delight to both new fans of dance and those who see this Christmas ballet annually.

As a good portion of the audience donned red Santa hats, Oracle Arena was was far from silent; the festival certainly succeeded in making spirits bright.

Even though the episode may not have been entirely happy, this interpretation of season eight was highly enjoyable to watch.

An emphasis on aesthetics over musicality is a common complaint about the pop genre, but this seems particularly applicable in Pale Waves’ case.

The film is undeniably beautiful. Even in the land of the dead, the city seems alive with breathtaking skyscrapers, and it bustles with a constant energy.

The Rickshaw Stop seemed like a perfect venue for Sheppard to start its U.S. tour — its smaller size offered ample opportunities for interactions between artist and fans.

George Sheppard comments that, “My favorite song to perform would have to be our new single 'Coming Home.' It's a euphoric, anthemic song we use to open the show.

Filled with both laughter and tears, “Last Flag Flying” balances tones and characters and paints a beautifully paced portrait of grief.