Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The school year has just begun, and our summer tan lines are starting to fade. That means it’s time to reflect and ponder:what was the song of the summer? The song of each summer is that song that you just can’t escape; no matter how hard you try to resist, you just have to sing along to the chorus. As we … Continue reading The Song of the Summer: Missing!
Katelyn Benschoter- 2025 has been a big year for film and an even bigger year if you are a music lover. The film A Complete Unknown follows Bob Dylan, well known for starting his career in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and his rise to fame. The film has been critically acclaimed and highly anticipated by many. And, despite being late to the party, I finally watched the … Continue reading A Complete Unknown: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- We live in a culture where new music is constantly at our disposal. The days of waiting for music are over, and the industry has become an incredibly fast-paced business. It has become so fast-paced that if you do not release music on a routine basis, you run the risk of becoming irrelevant. When looking at megastars like Taylor Swift, who frequently releases … Continue reading The Return of Lorde
Katelyn Benschoter- Music is often thought of as an escape and something meant to uplift us but when asked what type of music I listen to, I am quick to answer “sad music.” It really encompasses all that I listen to, from Taylor Swift to boygenius. I know that I am not alone in this love of sad and emotional music. Being a 19-year-old girl … Continue reading The Sad Music Epidemic
Katelyn Benschoter- Picture this; New Year’s Eve in 1999, when the world thought everything was going to come to an end when the clock struck midnight. One thing about society is that we love nostalgia, whether it is remembering our youth or being transported to an era that we wish we were a part of. Kyle Mooney’s 2024 horror/comedy, Y2K, feeds off of that chased … Continue reading Y2K: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- When creating a film, one may think its possible success lies in the film itself. Aspects such as the quality of acting, the set design, etc., are important, but the key to a film being successful is in the marketing. This is not to say that the only good films are the successful ones. However, when looking at the numbers, they are successful. … Continue reading Marketing & Film
Katelyn Benschoter- If you are anything like me, you probably have a never ending list of films you want to watch. But, with so many movies out there, how do you figure out what ones to watch? Well, sometimes you just stumble across one. And sometimes it turns out to be a great film. A happy accident, some may say. This happened to me recently … Continue reading Battle of the Sexes: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- Concerts; an experience unlike anything else. That special time when a fan gets to be in the same room as their favorite artist. Hearing your favorite tracks live is such a surreal experience. In recent years, concerts have become so much more than just one night of fun. There is the leadup to buying the tickets, getting ready, and then reminiscing on the … Continue reading The Shift in Concert Culture
Katelyn Benschoter- Once a year, the nation gathers to watch two of the best football teams face off in the Super Bowl and once a year, I gather to watch one of the most anticipated performances: the halftime show. The halftime show is a coveted performance reserved for artists who have reached an ultimate level of stardom. There have been several iconic pop culture moments … Continue reading The 2025 Halftime Show
Katelyn Benschoter- The genre of suspense is typically associated with psychological and even horror films. Film viewers may think of films like Silence of the Lambs or The Conjuring when they hear the genre of suspense mentioned. However, one of the best suspense films I have ever seen is not a horror film, but a short drama/comedy film. And get this, no one dies! The … Continue reading Shiva Baby: the Art of Suspense
