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Top 5 Christmas Movies to get in the Holiday Spirit
Christmas is right around the corner and it is time to get in the holiday spirit! Here are 5 must Christmas movies you need to watch during this holiday season.
1. The Santa Clause Trilogy
This franchise is perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit have followed most of us through our childhood Christmas’. All three movies are available on Disney Plus and stat Tim Allen, who plays Scott, aka, Santa Clause. They recently created a spin-off series of the movies and the first two episodes were released on November 16th.
2. Elf
“Elf” starring Will Ferrell is one of the most iconic and hilarious Christmas movies of all time. The movie chronicles Buddy the Elf who was mistakingly transported to the North Pole as a child and raised to adulthood by elves. Adult Buddy then travels to NYC to find his father, which produces chaotic results.
3. A Charlie Brown Christmas
I am not usually one for animated movies, but A Charlie Brown Christmas is an iconic story that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. Young adult’s have grown up watching this movie every year since they were young, so it provides a sense of nostalgia that makes the holidays extra special.
4. How The Grinch Stole Christmas
While there have been a few remakes of the classic Christmas film, nothing will ever top the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey. The Grinch aims to ruin the Christmas spirit for all, until a wrench is thrown in his plan when he meets Cindy Lou Who. You can’t have the month of December without watching this crowd pleaser.
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Taylor Swift’s Eras Stadium Tour
On November 1st of 2022, Taylor Swift officially announced her “The Eras Tour” presented by Capital One, after long winded rumors that she might be going on tour again with the release of her new album, “Midnights”. This is the first time that Taylor has been on tour since her Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018.
The stand out of this tour announcement has to be the champion supporting act lineup that includes Paramore , Beabadoobee, Phoebe Bridgers, Girl in Red, Muna, HAIM, GAYLE, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.
The sign up period for TicketMaster’s presale has already opened and closes tonight at midnight. The presale begins on Tuesday, November 15th at 10am local venue time. The Capital One Presale begins on the same day, but at 2pm. Finally, the general public on sale is November 18th at 10am local time.
For pricing, it has been said tickets will run from $49 to $499, then VIP packages starting at $199 and going up to $899.
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Sorority Big + Little Reveal Ideas
Are you in a sorority and looking for reveal ideas? Check out these 5 themes that are sure to make big/little reveal a tradition to remember.
1. Taylor Swift
As a Swiftie, I couldn’t compile a list of reveal outfits without including something Taylor related. For this look, you will need to create your own version of the signature junior jewels t-shirt and pajama pants, simple as that! To make it extra special, write your sorority families names all over the shirt to customize it.
2. Winnie the Pooh
Pooh and Piglet are an iconic duo! There are a ton of Winnie the Pooh characters, so it is perfect if you have a larger family participating in reveal. To recreate this, get red and pink shirts with matching ears, then write “Big” and “Little” on the front with sharpie.
3. Pajamas
If you are looking for something cute, comfy, and simple, try doing a pajama themed reveal. For this, you just need to find cute, match pajama sets for your fam and sleep masks. To be even more extra, get a sharpie or paint to customize them to say “Big” or “Little”.
4. Taco Bell Sauce Packets
If you love midnight Taco Bell runs as much as the next person, your family can be variations of their sauce packets. For this costume, there are various shirt designs available to purchase on Etsy, or you can get crafty and make them yourself!
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Lastly, it’s a beautiful day to save lives with these costumes! To be your favorite Grey’s Anatomy surgeon, all you need is a pair of light blue scrubs and a scrub cap. For an extra accessory, write “Big” and “Little” on the scrub caps!
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Last Minute + Easy Unique Halloween Costume
If you’ve waited until the week of Halloween to decide on your costume, then take a look at these 5 last minute and easy costume ideas!
1. Three Hole Punch Jim
This is a classic, easy costume for anyone looking to put in minimal effort on their costume this year. Not only are you dressed as a character from the hit show “The Office”, you are dressed as a piece of notebook paper. All you need is a white dress shirt, black tie, and 3 circles of construction paper for the hole punches. This sarcastic costume is sure to be a hit among any sitcom lover.
2. Taylor Swift from the “22” Music Video
As a Swiftie, this costume is not only easy, but iconic. All you need is a white shirt with “Not A lot Going On At the Moment” in black bold letters, black shorts, a black fedora, and red heart sunglasses. They have various lookalike shirts on amazon if you are struggling. The rest of the outfit can easily be found in your closet or at Target.
3. Bob Ross
I might have had some personal connections with this costume, but another halloween fit that can be pulled together easily is Bob Ross. All you need is a blue button down, fake beard/wig, and a painters pallet. However, they do sell a Bob Ross costume package at Spirit Halloween for about $40.
4. “Alice” from Don’t Worry Darling
You didn’t think I would write a blog post without some sort of reference to Harry Styles, did you? With this simple costume inspired by the psychological thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, all you need is a white dress, black hair bow, and some fake blood. Along with Alice, find your Jack Chambers to make for the perfect couples costume.
5. Captain Underpants
Last, but certainly not least, we have a costume based off one of the most iconic childhood graphic novels. All you need for your captain underpants costume is a Red cape, nude shirt, and white boxer shorts.
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Ranking Taylor Swift’s Albums from Least to Most Favorite
With the release of Taylor Swift’s new album “Midnights”, it’s time to face the backlash and rank her 10 studio albums.
10. Debut
While debut was our initial introduction into Swift’s music and is a great representation of how much she has grown, there is a lack of polish in this album compared to her other work. However, It is still an excellent example of her songwriting and how she is not just a singer, but an artist.
9. Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Unpopular opinion: Taylor’s pop records are superior. Maybe Fearless being a part of the country genre contributes to it falling lower in the ranking, but it still managed to be one of Swift’s most successful albums, from going platinum to winning 4 Grammy’s. On the rerecorded “Taylor’s version”, the vault tracks are notable favorites (specifically ‘Nothing New’ featuring Phoebe Bridgers).
8. Lover
There are multiple songs on ‘Lover” that are some of Swift’s best work (DBATC, Cornelia Street, Cruel Summer). However, as a whole the album does not flow as cohesively and with such storytelling ability as some of her other albums. For this reason, it does fall lower on the ranking.
7. Speak Now
Speak now contains incredible ballads and moving lyrics (Swift was the only song writer on the record), but it is just a case of some of her later albums being more refined and more of my own personal taste.
6. Reputation
The Reputation album and era are one of the most iconic comebacks in music industry history. While it notes feeling petty and vindictive, the concept of finding hope in love is the over arching theme that makes this such a powerful record.
5. Midnights
There has only been 13 hours to soak up Swifts 10th studio album “Midnights”, so bare with me on this one. The alum is almost entirely written by Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff, so right off the bat you know it is going to be a defying record. The lyrics are clever and it is the pop rich sound we have been waiting for since “1989”.
4. Evermore
“Evermore” was a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were all in isolation. This album (along with the sister album, ‘Folklore’) allowed Swift to channel her writing as a narrator and experiment with storytelling in a way that she has not before. She pays as much attention to detail when writing other narratives as much as when telling her own stories, which marks the skill of a true songwriter.
3. Red (Taylor’s Version)
Red was the first step that Taylor Swift took into pop music and it was done so eloquently. It blended some of her country, rock, and pop elements, which creates such a special sound and listening experience. This album is the symbol of fall and makes you just want to drive down a back road while the autumn leaves are falling down like pieces into place. For the release of “Red (Taylor’s Version), Swift created the All Too Well (10 Minute Version) short film starring Dylan O’ Brien and Sadie Sink. When you watch the film, it gives you the perfect depiction of what you picture when hearing ‘Red’.
2. Folklore
This album was truly the defiance of Taylor Swift’s title of being one of the best songwriters of our generation. She uses words so carefully on this record to create a storytelling narrative. There are so many different sounds and so much room for dissection on “Folklore” that is is a stand out piece of work.
1. 1989
“1989” changed the face and perception of pop music today. This album for me will always be the piece of work that made Taylor Swift into the artist she is today and is most evidently pop perfection. Her ability to step out of her comfort zone and do it so successfully is such an incredible accomplishment. If you want to listen to a genuinely good and well written piece of pop music, listen to 1989. I can’t talk about 1989 without mentioning the two main collaborators on the album, Jack Antonoff and Max Martin, who are two of the most genius producers in today’s music scene.
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How To Go Thrift Shopping Like a Pro
Thrift shopping has become incredibly popular and remerged over the last few years among the general public. It has become a way to have a unique sense of style, keep wearable garments out of landfills, and revamp your closet at even lower prices. If you have yet to dabble in the art of thrift shopping, it can be overwhelming to look through so many unorganized and cluttered racks of clothes. To help you make the most of your trip to the thrift, here are some tips to shop like a pro!
1. Make a Plan
Whenever you are thrifting, it is best to have an idea of what you are looking for. Thrifting is for buying things that you need, not collecting twenty more of an item you already own. This will help you stay focused and save money. Try saving pictures on your phone of certain styles you are wanting to find beforehand so that you do not get sidetracked once you are shopping.
2. Know when the store restocks
Everyone HATES walking into a thrift store and seeing that most of the racks have been picked through already. To avoid this, find out when the store you are planning on going to restocks with new items and go when they first open.
3. Sell Before Buying
Before you go buy more clothes, sell or donate the garments that you no longer wear and are just taking up space. By doing this, you not only are making room for the new clothes that you buy, but you can use the money from selling clothes to contribute towards your consignment shopping.
4. Dress Right
In most thrift stores, they usually do not have many fitting rooms available or they have more recently been closed due to COVID-19. Make sure to wear something that you are easily able to slip clothes over, such as leggings and a tanktop or some biker shorts. Secondhand stores typically do not offer refunds or returns, so make sure the clothes fit before buying them.
5. Set a Budget
While thrift shopping is cheap and we often get distracted by all of the low prices, make sure to set a budget to avoid buying more than you need. An affective technique to use is only bringing cash when you are shopping and leaving credit cards at home, this way you do not have the ability to spend more than your given budget.
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Places You Must Visit if you’re in NYC
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New York City is one of the largest cities in the United States, so you might not know where to start if you are a first time visitor. Here’s a list of must-do’s if you find yourself in the big apple.
1. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza
If you are looking to try a New York style slice, this is the restaurant for you. They have three different locations throughout the city, a miniature chain of sorts, and are open until 3am for the perfect late night craving. Artichoke is perfect for the first time visitor who doesn’t know where to start when it comes to pizza.
2. Top of the Rock
If you want to see the best view of New York City, going to the top of the Rockefeller Center is a must. Including both indoor and outdoor observation decks, you will get an unobstructed panoramic view of the city from 70 stories above ground.
3. Broadway
If you are visiting New York, you have to treat yourself to seeing a show on Broadway. It is a mesmerizing experience for any theater goer, even if you are not a Broadway buff. Some personal favorites are: Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Waitress, Wicked, and The Book of Mormon to name a few.
4. Chelsea Market
Located in the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market offers a premiere food and retail marketplace. It puts an emphasis on not only supporting local businesses, but supporting local workers and the use of fresh ingredients. The market is frequented by locals and tourists alike. So, if you are wanting to explore more like a native New Yorker, this is a spot you need to check out.
5. Staten Island Ferry
Instead of falling into the tourist trap that is the Statue of Liberty Ferry, opt for taking a relaxing ride on the Staten Island Ferry instead. It is completely free and will give you breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty and the southern point of Manhattan. Ferry boats make trips about every 25 minutes, so there is always an opportunity to take in the scenery.
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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Makes a $19 Million Debut
September 28th, 2022
The 1950s psychological thriller written by Olivia Wilde made its big screen debut on September 23rd. The movie stars Harry Styles and Florence Pugh, who play Jack and Alice. The movie follows the married couple as they live in the idealized community of Victory. In the simulation, the men are sent to work on a top secret project and the women enjoy a life of luxury. However, Alice’s suspensions continue to grow surrounding what the Victory project actually is and begins to see red flags in her seemingly perfect life. She begins to dive deeper into her suspicions to figure out just exactly what they are doing in Victory.
On its opening weekend, DWD scored $19.2 million from over 4,000 American theaters. Internationally, the movie made another $10.8 million for a total of $30 million worldwide. Before being released, the movie received a lot of attention because of the off screen drama that ensued between the cast, but these tabloid rumors did not seem to keep people from wanting to see the film. In all honesty, the press may have helped the film have the successful debut that it did. For a film with a budget of $35 million, a $30 million international debut is not too shabby.
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3 Fall Activities Everyone in Louisville Should Do
Despite the extreme heat we’ve had this week, it is officially fall! Here are some fun things to do around the Louisville area this season to get in the autumn spirit!
1. Go Pumpkin Picking at Huber’s Orchard
Ever since moving to Louisville, going to Huber’s has been somewhere I make a trip to every fall. Make sure to take the hayride down to the pumpkin patch and grab a glass of apple cider! It is also free to go to the patch, which is every college student’s dream.
2. Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular
The annual Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular is back in Louisville this spooky season and celebrating their 10th anniversary! The event will take place October 4th-October 31st at Iroquois Park. Attendees can stroll through a 1/3rd of a mile long path and view over 5,000 artistically carved pumpkins. This event is every art and Halloween lovers dream!
3. Louisville Ghost Tour
Located in Old Louisville, you will be taken on a 90 minute walking tour of one of the most haunted neighborhoods in the United States. The tour is based off of David Domine’s book, “True Ghost Stories and Eerie Legends from America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood” (and he happens to be a Louisville local!). The tour runs nightly at 7:30pm from March-November and is an opportunity to get to see all of the paranormal hotspots Louisville has to offer!
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Harry Styles Attends ‘My Policeman’ Premiere at TIFF
‘My Policeman’ debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival this past Sunday, where it received a standing ovation and raving reviews.
The premier took place at the Princess of Wales Theater, which was packed to the brim with fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Harry Styles. The cast was soon after taken to pick up their award for best performance at the festival. They then proceeded to have a Q&A where Styles details how having an off screen friendship with his costars assisted him in being able to provide an authentic on screen performance. He says,”I think having a base of a real friendship outside the characters obviously allows for the friendships scenes, if you will; doesn’t require much acting. And the in the more intense scenes, there’s a lot of trust and safety there. All of that benefits from a real connection.”
The new film features stars Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Linus Roache, and David Dawson. The movie is based on the 2012 novel written by Bethan Roberts and follows Tom (Harry Styles), a 1950s British police officer. At that time, homosexuality was illegal and it chronicles the same-sex affair he has with museum curator, Patrick Hazlewood. The only thing is that he is married to his wife, Marion Taylor (Emma Currin).
The film is set to release in the United States on October 21st in theaters and will be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video on November 6th.
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