Movie Review: The Sisterhood of Night

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Have you ever shed “real” tears? Not sad tears or happy tears, but what about those silent tears that sort of slip down your cheek upon being confronted with something so painfully relevant and achingly true that there’s little other reaction to be had?

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These are the slight tears I shed near the close of The Sisterhood of Night. This resounding and insightful film takes at the lives of four teenage girls—Mary, Catherine, and Lavinia who make up the Sisterhood and Emily—a girl who desperately wants to be part of their quiet group. As the story continues, rumors arise that the members of the Sisterhood are up to far more sinister things than anyone can imagine.

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With brilliant performances by all the young actresses, this drama takes a plunging look into the plights of being a teenager and discovering who you are, while living in a world that makes complete privacy almost impossible. It’s insightful, empowering, and will hold onto you long after the final credits roll.

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Listen Up

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Here’s what I’m listening to this week:

PrinceRoyce

Artist: Prince Royce

Album: Single

Favorite Song: Handcuffs

Best Line: You’re the only one who doesn’t try to change me

If you’re a fan of Nick Jonas’ “Chains,” then you’ll be jamming to this song all night long. Smooth beats, quintessential pop vocals, and smart accents make this song a must for all summer party playlists.

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MelanieMartinez

Artist: Melanie Martinez

Album: Dollhouse EP

Favorite Song: Carousel

Best Line: And it’s all fun and games/ ‘til somebody falls in love

Cue the creepy carnival music. Melanie’s sugary sweet voice matched with crashing beats and eerie music gives this song that chilling, look-over-your-shoulder touch. Also, the blonde kid in her music video is hella cute—in a sort of creepy way.

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Lawrence Taylor

Artist: Lawrence Taylor

Album: Single

Favorite Song: Bang Bang

Best Line: Your figure friends are phony, is that what you have them for?

I heard this song and my immediate thought was “where’s the rest of the album?” Imagine my immediate disappointment when I discovered one did not exist on Spotify. Until his inevitable EP surfaces, you can get this gem “Bang Bang” on iTunes, listening to it on repeat and falling deeper and deeper in love—as I already have.

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