Review: ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Explores the Bonds of Power, Passion
Content warning: Spoilers for “Arcane” (2021-2024) ahead. It’s been three years since the first season of Arcane came out, and when I say I’ve been […]
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Review: ‘Wicked,’ Holding Space for Defying Expectations
Content warning: Spoilers for “Wicked” (2024) ahead. Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba defies gravity – and my ability to stop humming her songs for days. On Nov. […]
Review: ‘Firebringer’ is a Witty, Enlightening Take on Events That Probably Happened
Content warning: Spoilers for Albion College’s production of “Firebringer” ahead. When one thinks of cavemen, they probably don’t pair that image with adult humor, romance […]
Review: Reviewouille of ‘Ratatouille,’ Union Board’s Taste Film Event
One of my biggest goals in life is to eat a piece of brie the size of my head. Until that glorious day, I will […]
Review: ‘John Proctor is the Villain’: A Brilliant Performance of a Hard-Hitting Story
Content warning: This article contains content regarding sexual assault and grooming. Albion College’s production of “John Proctor is the Villain” captured the turning point in […]
Review: ‘Twelfth Night’ Was so Shakespeare, in the Worst Ways
As an English major, I am perfectly content admitting that I hate Shakespeare. Albion College’s production of “Twelfth Night” didn’t change this sentiment. However, my […]
Review: I Watched the Live-Action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ So You Don’t Have to
Between classes and a busy schedule, I found the gumption while eating lunch at Baldwin to finally watch the live-action version of “Avatar: The Last […]
Opinion: Pleiad Staff Podcast Recommendations
As staffers of the Pleiad, a multi-media news publication, it should come as no surprise that we are avid media consumers. We love all types […]
Review: ‘In The Next Room’ Shook Me to My Core
Walking into the Black Box Theatre on the opening night of “In The Next Room,” I didn’t know what to expect. I knew the play […]
Opinion: “Ahsoka” is Making “Star Wars” Weird Again, and I’m Here for it
With “Ahsoka” finishing its initial season a few weeks ago, I think it is safe to say that quality has returned to the “Star Wars” […]
Opinion: The Review That Goes Wrong
The Albion College Theatre Department’s production of “The Murder at Haversham Manor” was a complete and total flop. The cast barely knew their lines, the […]
Review: The Tragedy and Tenderness of Stop Kiss
“Stop Kiss” is a production that revolves around two women and their experiences exploring their queerness in 1999. When Sara meets Callie, the two quickly […]