Mia Nagle, a junior at Baker College, competes for Rice’s swim team in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 individual medley. She is double-majoring in business and sport management and minoring in sociology.
“Even the private jet is entering the transfer portal.”
“The Book of Mormon”, a flashy musical that is not at all biblically accurate, came to the Houston Hobby Center January 7-12. The musical makes a mockery of the typical mission work expected from Mormons, covering everything from their racism, attempts at forced conversion and inner-religious conflicts, all while tap-dancing and singing away.
With “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” Bad Bunny kicks off 2025 with an electrifying return to his roots, creating an album that is equal parts tribute, reinvention and celebration of Puerto Rican identity. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio doesn’t just deliver 17 tracks; he crafts a vibrant journey that honors the traditions of his homeland while fearlessly reshaping the landscape of Latin music. It’s a bold, deeply personal statement that reaffirms his place not only as a global superstar but also as a cultural ambassador for Puerto Rico.
From record-breaking blockbusters to subtle indie gems, 2024 proved that the cinematic landscape is more vibrant than ever. Directors took bold creative risks, reviving classic stories and exploring new genres with stunning ambition. Blockbuster epics returned in force and packed theaters, but smaller films also found their moments to shine, offering compelling narratives, unforgettable performances and daring visuals. With so many exceptional releases, The Thresher’s A&E writers faced a tough task in selecting the top ten — these are the films that defined the year in cinema.
From record-breaking blockbusters to subtle indie gems, 2024 proved that the cinematic landscape is more vibrant than ever. Directors took bold creative risks, reviving classic stories and exploring new genres with stunning ambition. Blockbuster epics returned in force and packed theaters, but smaller films also found their moments to shine, offering compelling narratives, unforgettable performances and daring visuals. With so many exceptional releases, The Thresher’s A&E writers faced a tough task in selecting the top ten — these are the films that defined the year in cinema.
“Look Back” is one of the best films of 2024. Inspired by the tragic 2019 Kyoto Animation arson attack, Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of “Chainsaw Man,” crafts a deeply moving tribute that transforms real-life sorrow into a story of resilience and connection.
This is it: your beanie-headed friend’s new favorite “underground” album. They probably mentioned that it dropped the same day as Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album “GNX”, and they definitely mispronounced the title. So just how good is it really?
Winter is the best time to be a movie fan. Hollywood studios always release their award-season hopefuls, new attempts at Christmas classics and movies (hopefully) good enough to convince the whole family to go out during the holidays. This year was no different, but certain films definitely stood out above the rest -- here are four films that were released over winter break that you may have missed.
Kyle Mooney’s sci-fi disaster comedy and directorial debut, “Y2K,” released in theaters on Dec. 6. Ahead of the release, the “Saturday Night Live” alum talked inspirations, set design and working with ’90s icons in a roundtable interview with the Thresher.
What might Eve hear when she, in her shame, is ousted from the Garden of Eden?
