In a sea of dramas and biopics this Oscar season, one film stands out so obviously that it cannot be missed. The Grand Budapest Hotel, directed by Wes Anderson and starring Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, and many more, is truly a comedy, drama, mystery, and thriller wrapped in one package. But despite what sounds like a wild tone, The Grand Budapest Hotel is completely entertaining and incredibly fun to watch.
Imagine four white brick walls, a twin size bed five feet away from another person’s, a desk, three drawer dresser, and a fan ripping through a 14’ by 11’ foot non-air-conditioned room in the blistering heat. Thousands of people on cam-pus live in dorms at Monmouth, but many call it home.
Hozier’s gospel EP “Take Me to Church” made ripples in the music industry for some time before it hit the top charts worldwide. Whether you heard the catchy tune on the radio or watched the music video on YouTube, it probably left a lasting impression. At the root of the lyrics and soul of the song there lays an evident conflict presented by singer-songwriter Andrew Hozier-Byrne.
