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Rev Ranks: ‘Ocean’s 8’ fun, lighthearted continuation of franchise

Rev Ranks: ‘Ocean’s 8’ fun, lighthearted continuation of franchise

By Claire Bermudez July 5, 2018

Stars: 4/5 2018 has had the largest box office sales in years, and for good reason. With films such as “Black Panther,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Incredibles 2,”...

Rev Ranks: Christina Aguilera makes comeback, hits big with ‘Liberation’

Rev Ranks: Christina Aguilera makes comeback, hits big with ‘Liberation’

By Claire Bermudez June 21, 2018

Stars: 5/5 Pop diva Christina Aguilera blessed the world with “Liberation” last week, making another mark in the music industry. After the commercial failure of her last two albums “Lotus”...

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Rev Ranks: ‘Youngblood’ falls flat, one-dimensional, tonally confusing

By Ha-Vy Nguyen June 20, 2018

Stars: 3/5 Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer’s third full-length studio album, “Youngblood,” was released June 15. The album is a drastic but not well-executed departure from...

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Rev Ranks: ‘Cobra Kai’ is sequel every ‘Karate Kid’ fan has been waiting for

By Evan Saacks June 14, 2018

Stars: 5/5 You would be hard-pressed to find someone who loves the 1984 classic “The Karate Kid” more than me. You would also be hard-pressed to find someone who hates its sequels and the 2010...

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Rev Ranks: ‘Deadpool 2’ boasts impressive supporting cast, but lacks where original succeeded

By Abbie Shull June 8, 2018

Stars: 3/5 Fans of “Deadpool 2,” I ask for mercy as you read the following: I did not enjoy Ryan Reynolds’ second round as the foul-mouthed bad-boy of the superhero genre. As a lover...

Rev Ranks: Second season of '13 Reasons Why' once again misses the mark on suicide prevention

Rev Ranks: Second season of ’13 Reasons Why’ once again misses the mark on suicide prevention

By Claire Bermudez June 6, 2018

Stars: 1/5 Despite backlash and controversy, Netflix released season two of “13 Reasons Why” on May 18. The Netflix original revolves around Hannah Baker, a 17-year-old who commits suicide...

Rev Ranks: 'Rampage' a money-grabber, misses deeper point

Rev Ranks: ‘Rampage’ a money-grabber, misses deeper point

By Amaya Lynch April 24, 2018

Stars: 3.5/5 “Rampage” turned out to be just another “King Kong” movie, but it shockingly still has its charms. A movie that not only includes a giant gorilla, but also a giant...

Rev Ranks: 'Little Dark Age' experiments, pushes musical boundaries

Rev Ranks: ‘Little Dark Age’ experiments, pushes musical boundaries

By Kelly Swift April 23, 2018

Stars: 5/5The band MGMT keeps its albums on brand while still experimenting with music and the boundaries that come along with the world of pop culture.Their new album, “Little Dark Age,” is...

Rev Ranks: 'Troy: Fall of a City' falls short of expectations, lacks depth

Rev Ranks: ‘Troy: Fall of a City’ falls short of expectations, lacks depth

By Ashlei Gosha April 20, 2018

Stars: 1/5 Historical shows can be fun, especially those with a bit of magic in them, but I didn’t like “Troy: Fall of a City.” Generally, historical shows will reveal what sets them...

Rev Ranks: 'The Read' podcast covers world of celebrity drama

Rev Ranks: ‘The Read’ podcast covers world of celebrity drama

By Kelly Swift April 19, 2018

Stars: 4/5 The word “read” has many meanings. It is commonly used as a verb, meaning to cognitively interpret characters to form sentences. Recently, we have seen a shift in the social context...

Rev Ranks: 'My Dear Melancholy' repetitive, too similar in sound

Rev Ranks: ‘My Dear Melancholy’ repetitive, too similar in sound

By Cassidy Martz April 18, 2018

Stars: 3/5The Weeknd always delivers silky, smooth vocals mixed with raunchy lyrics that keeps fans coming back for more, and I’m no different. I love The Weeknd just as much as the next...

Rev Ranks: 'Pacific Rim Uprising' adds youthful element to franchise

Rev Ranks: ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ adds youthful element to franchise

By Amaya Lynch April 12, 2018

Stars: 3.5/5 The sequel to the 2013 fantasy/action film “Pacific Rim” did not disappoint. “Pacific Rim Uprising” managed to stay true to the original film while adding a youthful...