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GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

CineHawk: ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’

Ben Vanilli ’25, Photographer March 26, 2025

“Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” released in 1974, is Martin Scorsese’s fourth feature-length and first Hollywood project, sandwiched between “Mean Streets” and “Taxi Driver,” two films...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘MUSIC’

Parker Hayden ’25, Hawk Staff March 19, 2025

After five long years of waiting, musician Playboi Carti released his new album “MUSIC” March 14. While I don’t consider myself a fan beyond enjoying a few songs here and there, I have been watching...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On the Beat: ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’

Parker Hayden ’25, Hawk Staff February 5, 2025

After a career spanning over a decade, Abel Tesfaye — better known as The Weeknd —  has released the final album under his pseudonym. “Hurry Up Tomorrow” is not only the sixth and final album...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

On The Beat: ‘The Crossroads’

Parker Hayden ’25, Hawk Staff November 20, 2024

Rap has experienced an interesting release radar this year. While huge names in the scene have dropped albums, it seems to me that the substance of their work is starting to fly out the window. Some may...

GRAPHIC: STEPHANIE SAVELA ’25/THE HAWK

Five Philadelphia-based movies to watch this fall

Jamie Springer ’25, Special to the Hawk November 13, 2024

The unique and iconic culture of Philadelphia makes the City of Brotherly Love a perfect place for a film setting. It’s no surprise that some of Hollywood’s most classic films use Philadelphia as its...

GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/ THE HAWK

CineHawk’s most anticipated movies of 2023

Kasheem Jefferson January 25, 2023

Cinema had quite a year in 2022. Many franchises released films that failed to meet audiences expectations. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” garnered a mixed reaction from viewers, while...

GRAPHIC: GABRIELLA GUZZARDO '23/THE HAWK

CineHawk: “Mixtape”

Jaylen Dotson January 26, 2022

Written by Stacey Menear and directed by Valerie Weiss, “Mixtape” tells the story of a young girl discovering a mixtape that belonged to her late parents and her journey to decipher all of the songs...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES '24/THE HAWK

On the beat: “Dawn FM” by The Weeknd

Christian Peeney January 26, 2022

The Weeknd’s new album, “Dawn FM,” dropped on Jan. 7, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this is one of the first times you’ve heard about its release. For such a massive name in the music industry...

ILLUSTRATION: SADIE HENZES ’24/ THE HAWK

On the Beat: “Donda” by Kanye West

Christian Peeney September 14, 2021

Over a year after its initial announcement, Kanye West has finally dropped his highly anticipated 10th studio album, “Donda,” and it was well worth the wait. West’s fans have been waiting for this...

GRAPHIC: RACHEL KWOK '22/THE HAWK

On the Beat: “Solar Power” by Lorde

Christian Peeney September 8, 2021

In 2017, Lorde released her album “Melodrama.” With a consistent vibe and tone, Lorde effectively conveyed sadness throughout. Listening to “Solar Power” by Lorde, however, is an unexpected shift....

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

CineHawk Review: ‘I Care a Lot’

Jaylen Dotson March 2, 2021

“I Care a Lot” is a slick and stylish dark comedy crime thriller about a ruthless con artist who finds herself in way over her head after her latest scheme earns the ire of a local mafia boss.  Written...

ILLUSTRATION: CASEY WOOD '23/THE HAWK

CineHawk Review: “The Giant”

Jaylen Dotson November 29, 2020

Written and directed by David Raboy, “The Giant” tells the story of a young woman whose long lost lover returns in the middle of a gruesome murder spree. It is currently available to rent or to own...

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