MGMT Return to Roots with New Release, “Little Dark Age” by Livvy Cohen Ter Than Ever

theCharger February 2018 Entertainment 11 Marvel’s “Black Panther” provides excellent representation for minorities By Klaria Holmes the ability to flip any idea into a place in. For years, people have been wait- opinions editor masterpiece, so when I heard he was When the movie starts the au- ing for Hollywood to finally get it directing “Black Panther,” I knew it dience is introduced to our hero, right, and it seems they’ve done it In two hours and 15 minutes, wouldn’t be a flop. T’Challa who’s played by Chadwick with this movie. Finally, young mi- “Black Panther” effectively captivat- The movie is beautifully realistic Boseman. T’Challa embodies all the norities have a superhero they can ed audiences, making my childhood featuring an authen- characteristics that good heroes have, call their own who looks just like dreams come true. tic African language offering patience and comic relief in them. “Black Panther” was undoubtably as title sequences, just the right moments. Overall, the cinematography one of the most anticipated movies to the majority of the He resides in Wakanda, a magi- of “Black Panther” is breathtak- come to theaters, and for good rea- cast being of the cal city that ‘hides in plain sight’ and ing, transforming Wakanda from a sons; the movie is an excellent feat minority and runs off the power of vibranium, thought to a picturesque village rich for both superhero movies and black Wakanda, the the same thing that fuels Black with culture and life. people. kingdom Panther’s suit. He’s crowned The movie ends with a power- The movie grossed an estimat- the story king after the death of his ful note, stressing the importance of ed $400+ million from its four-day takes father, which comes inclusion: “But in times of crisis the opening according to Forbes, and did with its own set of wise build bridges, while the foolish not disappoint. The film has already challenges. build barriers.” The movie does an ex- earned the spot of best debut per- cellent job of working political state- formance of all time in the month “Black ments into its plot without overdoing of February. With its larger-than- Panther” is not only them and placing them in the right life cinematography and excellent a stunning superhero moments for them to be effective. cast, the movie lives up to all the movie, but also an amazing, and For one bright shining moment, hype it’s earned for the past nine correct, representation of black peo- there was “Black Panther,” which months. ple. The cast features characters with shattered proverbial glass ceilings Director Ryan J. Coogler depth, something that most black and challenged common Hollywood has the magic touch. He has characters lack in several shows. myths. Wakanda forever. MGMT return to roots with new release, “Little Dark Age” By Livvy Cohen ter than ever. looking at my phone— editor-in-chief Their freshman re- and singles “Little Dark lease, “Oracular Spec- Age” and “Hand It Over,” After a five-year taular” will always stand which were written in hiatus, indie-rock band as one of my favorite reaction to President MGMT has retuned albums ever, but “Little Trump’s election into stronger than ever in Dark Age” is now com- office. MGMT has man- their artistry. Their peting for that spot. aged to turn the nega- third studio album, “Lit- Opening with an tive face of society into tle Dark Age,” was re- usually poppy song an exciting new sound, leased on Feb. 9 and was coming from a band and I’m already looking absolutely living up to that typically has a rock, forward to their next re- the hype. As an avid lis- alternative and psych- lease—and “Little Dark tener and fan of MGMT, adelic sound, MGMT Age” hasn’t even been my hopes were set ex- made listeners aware out for a full month. tremely high leading up that they are growing in “Little Dark Age” to this album, and I was their artistry and ven- managed to explore so nothing but impressed. turing through several many different moods MGMT hit the scene genres within their ca- and sounds, and all were in 2007 with their hit reer with no limitations wonderfully produced. songs “Kids,” “Elec- in mind. “She Works Eachw track flowed ef- tric Feel” and “Time to Out Too Much” is the fortlessly into the next Pretend.” They seemed perfectly sarcastic song and showed how skill- almost invincible. Fol- criticizing the dating full members Andrew lowing their past two world in the 21st cen- VanWyngarden and releases, 2010’s “Con- tury, with a heavily pop- Ben Goldwasser are. It’s gratulations” and 2013’s influenced experimental evident how much they “MGMT,” however, their sound that I could listen care about their music fanbase was dwindling to for hours on end. and carefully craft each down due to extremely This sarcastic tone album. experimental albums and criticalness of mod- Hopefully, it won’t that were tedious lis- ern day society was be another five years tens for several fans. extremely prevalent until their next release, With their new album, through the entirety of but at this rate of cre- though, I can listen rest “Little Dark Age,” dur- ativity and success, any assured knowing that ing my favorite track wait would be worth it MGMT is back and bet- “TSLAMP”—time spent for MGMT. .

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