Welcome back to reality, Gophers. As we take on the second half of the semester, here are a few songs, shops, films and shows we’re loving these days.
“Single Drunk Female”: Single, drunk female. When it comes down to it, everything about Freeform’s new series is described in its five-syllable title. After an embarrassingly public drunk mental breakdown at her job, Sam Fink – the stylish, sarcastically hilarious 20-something protagonist – moves back home with her mom to avoid jail time. After being sentenced to attend Alcoholics Anonymous, Sam begins her journey of a sober (but still very messy) lifestyle. Meandering between exes, friends, new flings and finding a new job, “Single Drunk Female” opens a candid and honest conversation about the ups and downs that come with alcoholism and the way it affects the relationships and daily lives of the people around us. Packed with humor, a wonderfully diverse cast and top-notch clothing choices, this show dismisses the stigma surrounding alcohol addiction and the path to recovery. If I do say so myself, watching Sam’s over-exaggerated facial expressions and incomparable one-liners take on the world of sobriety is one of my favorite ways to spend a Friday night when new episodes are released on Hulu. – Carly Quast
“The Batman”: Admittedly, I am more of a Marvel girl, but I couldn’t miss out on this new era of Robert Pattinson as the beloved and brooding Batman. With the suspenseful score, smudged eyeliner and gloomy setting of Gotham, it’s no surprise that fans are calling Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne the “most emo” Batman yet. If that alone isn’t enough to convince you to see the film, Zoë Kravitz’s performance as Catwoman should do the trick. Her phenomenal fight scenes and captivating chemistry with Pattinson exceeded all expectations. I was honestly a bit frightened by the movie’s nearly three-hour runtime, but the fast-paced film noir seemed to fly by and left me longing for a rewatch. – Sarah Horner
Rewind Vintage: If you’ve ever marveled at the earrings of campus cool folks, desperately wanting to become them, have I got a shop for you. They might have found their earrings at Rewind, and you can too! The store features walls and displays chock-full of locally made, weird and wonderful accessories, along with an assortment of constantly rotating vintage clothing finds. It’s nestled on a cozy stretch of Johnson Street in Northeast Minneapolis, between a yummy coffee shop, brunch spots galore and several other quirky small businesses to wander aimlessly through. Some of my recent favorite finds are a hand-embroidered grandma cardigan, fabric hair clips that look like various fruits and a pair of enamel earrings showing No-Face (of Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away”) holding a little umbrella. Check them out; shopping locally is always a good idea! – Bel Moran
“Freaky Deaky” by Tyga & Doja Cat: This past week, I had Tyga and Doja Cat’s new fun and upbeat song, “Freaky Deaky,” on repeat. Along with the song, a video was released where both Tyga and Doja Cat showcase their sensual style. Both artists showed off their pen game. Since both Tyga and Doja Cat write their own lyrics, their delivery of flirty dialogue was more believable and enjoyable. Throughout the song, the beat mostly stays consistent, with a catchy electric guitar and background vocals from Doja Cat. – Harry Madden
