ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 9 Local artist Caleb LaDuke launches second EP release "R" pendent artist’s career, a chal- Week’s capri scarcelli a&e editor lenge faced when expanding your Events platform, according to LaDuke, alent is teeming in is constant comparison. Pittsburgh; with the steady DPC Insomnia Cookies T rise of independent artistry “Seeing where other artists are Oct. 9, @ 9p.m. will hold you back and discour- in the music industry, 25-year- Stop by Mellon Patio for free old Indie/Hip-Hop artist Caleb age you, thinking you won’t get Insomnia Cookies! Supplies LaDuke holds nothing back for as far as them. It takes patience limited! and harnessing that creativity to his second EP release entitled R. Virtual Cooking Series: LLC Graduating from Geneva let the music unfold,” LaDuke Oct. 10 @ 6 p.m. College in 2018, the Pittsburgh- said. With the help of Funderlich, Enjoy a how-to virtual cooking native singer moved to Nashville guide! Grab your pre-packaged LaDuke was able to become more to pursue his love for music, cooking kit for $5 at Towers “business-minded” in his career, Campus Market. soon given the opportunity to Preregister to reserve your taking his status and musician- perform his work. spot! ship to the next level. His first EP release, GiRLS, “I hope for [R] to get big, it became streamable to the pub- could be the launching point.” lic in June with over 70,000 LaDuke said. “I am blessed and streams. LaDuke said that the samantha funderlich/ artist management honored to have this opportu- tone of this EP was “tough” com- Raised in Pittsburgh, LaDuke branches out to a broader audience as his career kicks off. nity; I hope this EP impacts and pared to R, with this EP putting a According to LaDuke, his pas- Chris Binsfeld, LaDuke was able helps people, and that they have heavier emphasis on healing and sion for music was sparked by a to develop his sound and further- their own experience with some upcoming redemption. simple guitar riff he overheard more grow as a person and an good music.” “This EP release [R] means a in his dad’s studio when he was releases artist in the industry. R will be available to stream lot more to me,” LaDuke said. just 12-years-old. LaDuke said “Life experience affects the on Spotify Oct. 14. More infor- The War with Grandpa Friday, Oct. 9 “This one is about my ex-girl- he loved the sound, and wanted quality of music,” LaDuke said. mation on LaDuke's musical friend’s daughter, and how I’m to learn more about music, even- “It takes discomfort to get to journey can be found on his web- Starring Robert DiNero, Rob Riggle and Uma Ther- healing from the relationship tually building a love for it as he where you need to be.” site: www.calebladuke.com man, a young boy named and finding peace from God. I became more invested. Peter finds that he now has In the early stages of an inde- to share a bedroom with think here I’m more true to who By the age of 15, LaDuke found his crazy grandpa-- and I am because I wear my heart on himself writing and performing he's not happy about it. my sleeve, and I want the audi- his own work, inspired heavily Gimme Some Truth ence to take from this experience by RnB and eventually working John Lennon Friday, Oct. 9 and see my journey.” his way into rap and now a "dark Showcasing his sensitive side, Hip-Hop base." John Lennon's beloved solo works remixed from scratch, LaDuke said R is “a chance for With the help of artist man- available on all streaming platforms. the audience to get to know ager Samantha Funderlich and courtesy of spotify [him] better.” producers SEJOHFROGI and LaDuke's tracks can be played on repeat through streaming services. Breaking: Sagittarius Eddie dead at 65 Virgo Libra Scorpio On Tues. Oct. 6, rock band Van Halen namesake, lead guitarist and passed If you're on some kind of Harry Styles has a better Oh so you answered a Please don't dye your hair away at age 65 after a medication this is your fashion sense than you and question in class. So this weekend please don't grueling battle with throat sign to take it, your alarm you have to accept that. you're smart. dye your hair this week- cancer. went off two hours ago. end please-- Known for his wicked instrumental solos, pouring his soul into riffs, licks and Capricorn Pisces Aries runs on the guitar, Eddie Aquarius Van Halen changed the game for the genre from 1972 and on, inspiring artists for years to come I see you have "All Too Well" Someday, Aquarius, you'll Seinfeld is not the answer my Ukulele night! Bring on the in an effort to match his by Taylor Swift on repeat. be as famous as the fly that dear, not today. crappy Billie Eilish covers and fervent energy. You good? landed on Mike Pence's play out-of-tune! Daring tracks such as head. "Runnin with the Devil," "Hot for Teacher" and "Beautiful Girls" set a new groove for rock and Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo roll, with Eddie's talent brimming from the core.

Remember in high school Van Halen will always have Normalize an octopus a special place in the heart Welcome to the penalty box. Just friends. Yup! playing an instrument other when you were the kid that of rock for his impact and Enjoy your stay. than the drums. didn't get called up on stage for immense love for making the anti-bullying assembly music an art of expression. 10 THEDUQUESNEDUKE New Netflix show "Ratched" tries its hand at backstory colleen hammond worn in the time period, the vivid Despite these glaring flaws, there managing editor blue water on the California shore- is one truly brilliant scene in the ust in time for the Halloween line, Nurse Ratched’s teal car and, show. Set in children’s puppet the- season, Netflix’s newest most notably, the jarringly blue ater, the scene tells the story of attempt at a horror series, nurses uniforms worn in almost Nurse Ratched’s troubled child- J every scene. While Murphy’s ambi- hood through some truly terrifying Ratched, is available to stream. Ratched is the latest creation tion and risks with color should be marionnettes. This bizarre puppet from the mind of gay television applauded, Ratched takes it just show from hell is narrated by a icon . Murphy, a six- too far. ghastly pale carnival barker. The time Emmy winner, is the cre- In addition to the overly noisy scene is haunting, skin-crawlingly ative mind behind some of the colors, Ratched fails to impress creepy and altogether fabulous. most groundbreaking television of on the basis of originality. This Had Murphy matched this energy the past decade. His vast credits feels like an amalgamation of throughout the rest of the show, include Glee, American Horror all Murphy’s previous work and Ratched would have been signifi- Story, The People vs. OJ Simpson, lacks that freshness audiences are cantly more successful. The Assassination of Gianna used to seeing with him. It has Overall, Ratched fails to excite. Versace, Pose and The Politician. the soapy drama of The Politician, It is the perfect show to half-watch Back in 2018, Murphy scored a courtesy of wikipedia the stylized gore and violence of while folding laundry, but is not $300 million five-year deal with Poised actress puts on a cunning display of 's character. American Horror Story, the overt worth eight episodes of intense Netflix that included the produc- rather than a harbinger of domi- of several actors in the show who homosexual themes from Pose and binge-watching. tion of at least 10 projects, includ- nation and control. While she is are frequently cast in Murphy’s the 40s glamour of Hollywood. ing four TV shows, three movies despised in original text, her com- projects. Her presence in the show Unfortunately, audiences have and three documentaries. Ratched panions in the new show fall head helps give it that classic touch. seen Murphy do all this before. It is just the newest show to be born over heels for her charm, wit and As with everything Murphy does, is merely a repetition and rebrand- ing of his past successes. For a out of this landmark deal. impeccable style. this show is highly stylized. As a Ratched, starring Sarah Paulson, director and producer known for Paulson’s portrayal of Nurse director and producer, Murphy has puts a glamorous, campy spin on Ratched is a sight to behold. pushing boundaries and taking an extremely specific aesthetic, and the origin story of Ken Kesey’s infa- Although the show greatly varies risks, Ratched falls flat and greatly it is so recognizable that any viewer mous antagonist from One Flew from previous renditions of the disappoints. of his work could easily pick it out Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Nurse character, Paulson breathes new Aside from Paulson’s acting, in a crowd. Murphy is known for Mildred Ratched. Nurse Ratched, life into the role with spunk and there are few redeeming qualities known for her icy demeanor and class. Her biting sarcasm buried shows that hyper-romanticize an of the show. The writing is lazy authoritarian tactics in Kesey’s behind a facade of gentility makes era. Ratched is no exception. and has obvious plot holes. The novel and the subsequent film of her performance thrilling for the Set in California in the late 1940s, characters do very little to grow the same title, takes on a very audience. Paulson brings a new life Murphy takes his affinity for bright or develop, with many contradict- different form under Murphy’s to a character often seen as one- colors to a new extreme. Every shot ing themselves over and over. The supervision. sided, and it is fair to say she car- is saturized to the point where the relationships across the board are courtesy of wikipedia This new show paints the iconic ries the show on her heavily pad- colors appear neon. This is evi- flat and lack dimensionality and Ratched's first season is now available to watch. character as an “angel of mercy” ded shoulders. Paulson is just one dent in the red lipstick frequently chemistry. Sherlock Holmes spin-off tells story from new perspective griffin sendek Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch’s to walk across the plotholes unscathed. multimedia editor portrayals. Cavill’s commanding presence There’s something refreshing about a film nola Holmes, Netflix’s latest spin on a and loveable charm draws enough atten- that isn’t attempting to change the game, but Sherlock Holmes tale, is a fun, heart- tion without resorting to the boastful one- simply be an enjoyable two hours of leisure. felt ride all the way through. E upmanship present in other depictions of Enola Holmes is a perfect example of an easy While still an important part in the story, the character. Sherlock, played by Henry Cavill, is not main comfort movie — it’s entertaining and cute A standout performance in the film is the focus. Millie Bobby Brown, most famous without a need for major emotional invest- from one of the least known names in the for her performance of Eleven in Stranger ment. Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes entire cast. Louis Partridge, playing the role Things, plays the titular role: Sherlock and is both lovely and enticing. With the incred- of Tewkesbury, has an incredible amount Mycroft Holmes’ teenage sister, Enola. courtesy of netflix ible positive critical reception the film has Official poster captures new take on the original story. of chemistry with Brown. Witnessing them The Victorian-era mystery kicks off when received, audiences are likely to see more his head. become immediately entranced with each Enola’s mother (Helena Bonham Carter) from Enola’s story. The earnestness and childlike joy that other is thoroughly enjoyable to see. goes missing overnight, leaving behind a Brown brings to the character is infectious, Enola Holmes is a film that knows exactly careful trail of clues only Enola could fol- and the enate charisma she brings to every what it is, and doesn’t overreach or overstay low. Rather than following the commands single one of her roles is present in every its welcome. From the very beginning the of her older brother Mycroft (Sam Claflin) minute of Enola Holmes. film establishes itself as a fun coming of age and attending finishing school, Enola runs Many times throughout the film, Enola adventure full of young love, intense action away to find her mother in London. On the looks into the camera and speaks directly and solving mysteries, and that’s precisely journey, through tragic happenstance, she to the audience. This is a convention that what Bradbeer delivers. meets the charming young Lord Tewkesbury often poorly used, but Brown’s sincerity The film has its flaws, but it’s clear the (Louis Partridge). The two form an immedi- shines through and the fourth wall breaks creators weren’t seeking to win any acad- ate and endearing bond. work within the world that director Harry emy awards. As the plotline involving the The insighting storyline of finding the Bradbeer has crafted. mother and her band of women’s suffrag- mother soon plays second fiddle as the Cavill’s Sherlock Holmes is a subdued take ettes unfurls, several of the elements either mystery surrounding Tewkesbury and the on the character that has more in common become thin or are dropped entirely. In most menacing murderer — played by the always with the gentle giant archetype than the cases this would have been a serious story courtesy of netflix intimidating Burn Gorman — that’s out for hyperactive manic-genius seen in Robert issue, but somehow Enola Holmes manages Millie Bobby Brown makes new appearence with stellar acting.

October 8, 2020 arts & entertainment