Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter After exactly one year since Wicked’s release date, the long-awaited part two, Wicked: For Good, is finally here. Even if you never went out and saw Wicked, you most likely have been aware of its impact, and the worldwide phenomenon that it has become. From the memes to the ads, and of course, the songs, Wicked has become a pop culture … Continue reading Wicked: For Good Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter One of the best feelings in life is when the time has come to finally go see that new movie you have been anticipating for months. I recently experienced this when I made the outing to go see the director of Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos’s new film, Bugonia. I vividly remember seeing an ad for this film between TikTok videos, and … Continue reading Bugonia Film Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter One of the most popular topics of songs is breakups. From gut-wrenchingly sad songs such as “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo or those songs you want to play when you are angry at the world, like “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, there are hundreds of breakup songs that have gone number one on the charts. It is no surprise that … Continue reading The Ultimate Breakup Album: West End Girl

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I am what you may consider to be a film nerd. I have taken many film classes, and I enjoy learning about behind-the-scenes facts from my favorite films. That being said, there does tend to be a certain kind of film I lean towards and expect myself to enjoy. That does not mean that I simply do not watch other genres … Continue reading Talking About Fight Club

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter As a twenty-year-old college student, it is strange to hear that many of my favorite things from middle school are now becoming a thing of the past. One of those things is the revolutionary musical Hamilton. Hamilton debuted in the Richard Rodgers Theater in the Big Apple on Aug. 15th, 2015. It has now been ten years since the historic show … Continue reading Hamilton’s 10th Anniversary

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter At only 25 years old singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp has had a very successful career. From being on Broadway to now selling out tours, she has done so much at such a young age. On Oct. 10th, I had the pleasure of attending the Minneapolis stop on the Bite Me tour at The Armory. This concert was a great time from start … Continue reading The Bite Me Tour: Concert Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Pop music has its name for a reason; it is the popular music of the time, to put it simply. Historically, pop music is more upbeat, catchy, and has either a beat or a hook that gets stuck in your head for days. But that being said, pop has a wide range of sounds, which is what’s expected from the genre. … Continue reading The Return of Pop Music?

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter No matter the genre you listen to, your hobbies, or the brands you pay attention to, you definitely know who Taylor Swift is and may have even seen some marketing for her new album without even realizing it. A few weeks ago, the popstar announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and it was instantly all over social … Continue reading The “Taylor Swift Effect” and Celebrity Culture

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Creating a perfect album is a demanding task, even as an established musician. Creating an album that is the perfect blend of upbeat and reflective while telling a cohesive story takes a lot of work. And even more so when it is a debut album and a musician is stepping out on the scene for the first time. That being said, … Continue reading Audrey Hobart’s Debut Album is Perfection

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter There may not have been a song of the summer, but for me, there was a definite book of the summer. And by no surprise, it was written by one of the most popular authors right now, Taylor Jenkins Reid. She is known for books such as Daisy Jones and the Six, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, and Malibu Rising. … Continue reading Taylor Jenkins Reid is a Storytelling Genuins