Lillian Beatrice Dunn

Lillian Beatrice Dunn is an Arts & Entertainment Editor for the New University, majoring in Literary Journalism and minoring in Queer Studies and Creative Writing. She has over 50 published pieces, including interviews with indie band Small Crush and dark-pop princess Ashley Sienna. She has freelanced for OUT FRONT Magazine and the LA Dance Chronicle and has previously held staff writer positions at Her Campus UCI and Fever Dreams Magazine.

‘The Dropout,’ and the Fascination With Glamorizing the Villain

The Hulu original series, “The Dropout,” is based on the podcast miniseries by Elizabeth Meriwether by the same title. Based on a true story...

In Conversation With Ashley Jones: Graduate Student and Choreographer

Ashley Jones, a graduate student at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), is nothing apart from stellar, with an extensive background in dance and...

Mitski’s New Album ‘Laurel Hell’ Is a Confessional Release on Her Music Industry Experience

Mitski, born Mitsuki Laycock, released her sixth studio album entitled “Laurel Hell” produced by the label Dead Oceans on Feb. 4. This album marks...

‘KIMI’ Is a Compelling and Quirky Take on the Robo-Apocalyptic Genre 

Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for the HBO Max film, “KIMI.” “KIMI,” a new Steven Soderbergh film released on HBO Max on Feb. 10,...

‘Uncharted’ is Unimaginative, Unrealistic and Uninspiring

“Uncharted,” an action-comedy treasure hunt film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, was released in theaters on Feb. 18. Reminiscent of similar films including...

Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer’s ‘Violating Community Guidelines’

Internet comedy sensations Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer released the debut episode of their shared podcast entitled “Violating Community Guidelines,” where they discuss and...

What’s the Youth America Grand Prix? What You Should Know About America’s Biggest Ballet Competition that Arrived at UCI’s Campus

The Irvine Barclay Theatre, located on UCI’s campus, hosted the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) the weekend of Feb. 4-6. YAGP is a world-famous...

Jazz School Dropout Turned Rising Indie-Rock Sensation Wallice Headlines First LA Show

Indie-rock singer Wallice Hana Watanabe, better known by her stage name Wallice, is barreling her way to stardom at a rapid pace. After her...

In Defense of ‘The 355’: Did You Really Not Like It, or Are You Just Misogynistic?

“The 355,” yet another action-spy-thriller, was released on Jan. 7, featuring a group of stellar, world-class actresses including Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Penélope Cruz,...

‘Spencer’ Is Kristen Stewart’s Most Emotionally Stunning Performance to Date

This article contains  spoilers for “Spencer.” On Friday, Nov. 5, a new film about Princess Diana was released entitled “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as the...

Spotify as a Form of Social Media: The Importance of Monthly Playlists

Teenagers worldwide connect through social media usage, and there is no end to the apps that allow them to share parts of themselves and...

TV Girl’s New Collaborative Album ‘Summer’s Over’ is Just in Time for Their Upcoming Tour

Local self-proclaimed “hypnotic pop” band TV Girl released a brand new EP with their current tour mate Jordana Nye entitled “Summer’s Over” on Oct....

A Look Back in Film: ‘Jennifer’s Body’ is Sapphic Horror Feminism At Its Finest

Just over a decade after the release of the horror film “Jennifer’s Body,” viewers are beginning to observe the film in a new light....

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