The Current | Vol. 31 Issue 6

September 15, 2020 | nsucurrent.nova.edu 7 Arts & Entertainment OFFSHORE CALENDAR “She Couldn’t” by Linkin Park BRiC’s Drive-In Movie Night (Knives Out) Sept. 9 | 7:00 p.m. @Boca Raton Innovation Campus | Boca Raton, FL Burger Beast Burgers, Tenders & Flan Shakes Drive- In Sept. 10 | 5:00 p.m. @Cuban Guys in Westland Mall | Hialeah, FL Miami Art Deco Walking Tour Sept. 11 | 10:30 a.m. @Art Deco Welcome Center | Miami, FL PAW-ston Marathon Virtual 9k Run Walk Sept. 15 | noon RVSP Online Solid Fest Digital Music Festival Sept. 18 | noon RSVP Online Virtual Online Magic Show Sept. 21 | 4:00 p.m. RSVP Online Virtual Directing Workshop Sept. 21 | 7:00p.m. RSVP Online “She Couldn’t” is a single off of Linkin Park’s 20th anniversary release of their debut album, “Hybrid Theory.” This song was originally written for the first “Hybrid Theory” album in 1999 under the working title “Emo” and was a part of Linkin Park discovering their sound. The song was leaked on the internet back in 2009, as many superfans may know. However, the official release was Aug. 13 of this year. This song has a soft sound, using looping synth and vocals as well as a mellow beat. The sound of “She Couldn’t” is very different from the band’s sound on their album “Hybrid Theory.” Many of the songs off of “Hybrid Theory” have a heavy rock sound, but “She Couldn’t” has a smooth alternative rock sound. The lyrics in the song tackle a deep topic. The song tells the story of two lovers who break up, likely due to the girl being suicidal. The girl in the song was once happy and very much in love, but as the lyrics say, “She couldn’t stay,” making a passing attempt at reassuring the girl’s lover that her leaving is not his fault. They say that it was going to happen either way and that it was already known to her that she would not be staying. In her eyes, she was always going to have to go. The lyrics that mention her not staying “here” are a metaphor for her eventual death and leaving this earth behind. This sad song, being released now rather than previously, is likely due to the sensitivity that surrounds the tragic death of Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington. Three years ago, on June 26, Bennington took his own life after spending years struggling with depression, addiction and the passing of his close friend and musician, Chris Cornell, that May. Many of Linkin Park’s songs contain these deep saddening messages hidden in heavy beats and in your face rock, but Bennington was always open about his struggles, making his suicide a shock to the band’s worldwide fanbase. Overall, the song is beautifully written and composed. The timing of the release is perfect with the 20-year anniversary of “Hybrid Theory” and not too soon after the loss of Bennington. I can say, without a doubt, that this song is one of my favorites from Linkin Park and I will be playing it all the time. Hearing Bennington’s voice again in a new track brings back memories and a feeling of peace. PHOTO OBTAINED BY LINKIH PARK The Hybrid Theory 20th Anniversary Album Cover By: Chloe Rousseau Contributing Writer Batman: The good and the okay Sept. 21 is Batman Day, and although you may have just found out that there is a Batman Day, what better way to celebrate than by watching one of themanyBatmanmovies?There are plenty to choose from, but it is no easy task knowing which movies are outdated and which still stand the test of time. Here is a complete list of all the Batman movies, ranked from best to worst -- some are masterpieces and some are better left in your Netflix watch list for good. The Dark Knight (2008) “The DarkKnight” is themovie that forever changed what the Joker meant to the world. Heath Ledger’s performance is still widely regarded as the best Joker in a Batmanmovie. His place in the movie is not one that overshadows Batman, although he does overshadow his villain counterpart, Two-Face. “The Dark Knight” also offers compelling critiques of human nature and a look into the mind of men who just want to watch the world burn. Batman and Joker serve as dualities to each other in a must see way. The Dark Knight Rises (2012) The final installment in the Nolan trilogy pits Batman against a foe he was not prepared for, Bane. Tom Hardy does such a good job that, like in most of his films, you cannot tell it’s him. Although Hardy sends shockwaves as Bane, he does not completely overshadowBatman, played by Christian Bale. The story is brought to the absolute brink and the characters are pushed as far as they can go without seeming too unbelievable. The cherryon top is the closure the characters (and GothamCity) get after a whirlwind of a trilogy. Batman Begins (2005) The first in the Christopher Nolan trilogy, this take on the Batman is regarded very highly by moviegoers. The story manages to do what an origin story is supposed to do: introduce the protagonist and test their skills. Batman not only has to defeat Scarecrow but also his own mentors for his first great challenge. The characters are truly developed, the dialogue is very well written, and the cinematography is the best so far. Batman (1989) The one that started it all. “Batman” saw the creation of the Joker as a legitimate super villain to theaveragemoviegoerandnotjustaquirkycharacter in purple. The love interest, VickyVale, takes a back seat to the plot -- unfortunately -- and in a way, so does Batman himself. The Joker quite literally steals the show this time around. It’s a beautiful story of chaos that will satisfy every Batman fan and make them question if people really get like that by falling into toxic waste. Batman Returns (1992) One of themore dramatic depictions of the 90’s Batman saga, Batman, played by Micheal Keaton, goes toe to toe with a horrifying Penguin, played by Danny Devito. Devito, who is known for his comedic roles, broke the mold and gave plenty of children nightmares. Also featured is a very steamy romance with Catwoman that adds more spice to the soup. “Batman Returns” is a rollercoaster from start to finish full of fights, backstabs and top hats. Batman Forever (1995) This Batman film did everything right that “Batman and Robin” would get wrong. Everyone was rightly casted and gave rousing performances, especially Jim Carrey’s portrayal of the Riddler. Batman is unevenly stacked against the Riddler and Two-Face and it’s as great as it sounds. It was obvious the production team had fun exploring By: Rey Perez Contributing Writer every possible antic that the Riddler and Two-Face could be up to. The plot was further enriched by the inclusion of a Batman and Batgirl romance. Bat love, I guess. Batman v.s. Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) When this Batman movie came out in 2016, it was met with a long exaggerated sigh. It was the Batman movie no one asked for with a plot that put many to sleep. This one reeks of a 2000’s action movie that takes itself too seriously. Even with these harsh criticisms against it, it serves as a nice sequel to 2013’s“ManofSteel”andgaveaveryintriguingspin on the previously established Superman character. BenAffleck provides a fresh spin on the character of BruceWayne, just not so much as Batman. Batman and Robin (1997) The internet and film critics both have had their fair share of cringe with this movie and for good reason. The dialogue was over played, the special effects seemed to be themain selling piece and the costumeswere ridiculous. However, in it’s defense, “Batman and Robin” has incredible star power and makes for a very lively and interesting movie with captivating thematic cinematography Batman: The Movie (1966) When you think of Batman, you probably don’t think ofAdamWest, but in 1966, he was the biggest name to play the iconic role. The movie adaptation of the popular series, along with Cesar Romero shocking audiences as the Joker, was a gem for it’s time. The movie is great if you are a fan of cult classic 60s movies, but for a modern audience, it’s way too cheesy. The sheer will- power required to take Batman seriously in this early adventure coupled with dry 60s dialogue is why this movie scores so low. PRINTED WITH PERMISSION BY F. SHABAN The 1992 Batman Returns and and the 1989 Batman on Bluray