SCENE SAYS ‘SORRY!’

This is the nal week of Lent, and — knowing that this is a time for repentance — Scene wants to ask forgiveness for our grave errors. Whether we reviewed something too harshly (or not harshly enough), we want to correct our mistakes and show that we’ve changed our ways.

“An Evening with Silk Sonic”

Anna Falk, Scene Editor

At the time that “An Evening with Silk Sonic” was released, I was thrilled. Anderson Paak and Bruno Mars were making a disco-inspired album under the ever-so- tting name of Silk Sonic? My excitement knew no bounds. Yet, once the LP dropped, I was heart-broken — it had a 31-minute run time. I enjoyed basically every song (though I think “777” was nowhere near up-to-par with the rest of the album), but I couldn’t get past its length. Now I know my views were clouded, as their supergroup debut album was quite phenomenal. Not many artists emulate that style anymore, especially those in the mainstream. It truly is a great piece of work and it bodes well for their future work.

Old rating: 3.5 out of 5

New rating: 4.5 out of 5

“Dear Evan Hansen”

Rose Androwich, Scene Writer

From the moment I saw “Dear Evan Hansen” in New York last summer and heard “Waving through a Window” for the rst time, I knew I loved the music from the show. After watching the live performance, I wanted to watch the “Dear Evan Hanson” movie. My love for the musical transferred to the lm as I developed an appreciation for being able to hear the music and see the emotions within the actor while they were performing the song. The lm created a compelling visual picture which, accompanying the music, created a quality production. While there were some changes that would have enhanced the overall production — such as the actors featured — it still has value, especially for those who want to watch the production from their own home.

Old rating: 1 out of 5

New rating: 3 out of 5

“Do Revenge”

Andy Ottone, Scene Writer

When I rst reviewed Net ix’s “Do Revenge,” I said it felt unoriginal and coasted on aesthetics alone, featuring surface level references to better lms from the past. What I failed to take into consideration is the fact that it is a soft remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train.” I hadn’t seen the Hitchcock classic at the time, but I have now and I’m even more confused by the inspiration that “Do Revenge” claims to have. My honest thoughts on the lm haven’t changed and I nd it funnier that somebody decided to fuse Hitchcock suspense with Clueless-in uenced writing if anything. All of my complaints regarding the lm’s reliance on borrowing tropes from classic teen comedies now apply to elements that were stolen from Hitchcock as well. Did watching the original make me appreciate the lm more? In the words of a better teen comedy, “As if!”

Old rating: 3.5 out of 5

New rating: 2.5 out of 5

“Falcon and the Winter Soldier”

Christine Hilario, Scene Writer

I was way too optimistic about Marvel two years ago. I wanted so badly to like this show, but with hindsight, it doesn’t hold up. In my original review, I praised the show’s “poignant political commentary” — a laughable sentiment. Marvel’s only goal is to make as much money as possible, so their show was never going to be anything close to “politically poignant.”

Sure, there’s a scene where Sam Wilson gets racially pro led by racist cops, but by the nal episode, he’s working with the NYPD. The show puts forward an idea that it isn’t the police system that’s awed but just some racist individuals. Also, there’s straight-up military propaganda (like every other Marvel entity). On top of the milquetoast politics, the show’s kind of boring. The pacing is slow and the buddy cop dynamic between Sam and Bucky falls at. This series’ saving grace is Daniel Bruhl bopping in the club.

Old rating: 4 out of 5

New rating: 2 out of 5

“Homeland Elegies”

Peter Breen, Associate News Editor

For Lent, I’m not going to repent for how I wrote my “Homeland Elegies” review last September. I remember stressing about my inability to synthesize the incredible beauty of Ayad Akhtar’s novel. But six months later, I’m proud of how the piece came out, especially since it was my rstever newspaper book review. What I regret, however, is when and why I wrote the story. I lost the entire Saturday of the rst home football game this year rereading “Homeland Elegies” on Google Books in Baumer Hall’s fourth- oor lounge. As Akhtar says, “A life spent reading is a wonderful life.” But what about the life of the Notre Dame student who doesn’t go to home football games? At best, it’s sacrilegious.

Old rating: N/A

New rating: 5 out of 5

“Inventing Anna”

Rose Androwich, Scene Writer

From the moment the screen ashed a statement disclaiming that the aspects of “Inventing Anna” were made up, I was entranced. My mom and I watched the show together and we were shocked by how the world Anna lived in was based on a lie. When the show is watched with the knowledge that it is not factual, it is highly enjoyable. I found myself lost in the elite world Anna conned her way into. Although the show arguably portrayed the victims in a negative light and made Anna out to be an aspirational character in some ways, this perspective is fascinating from a satirical lens.

Old rating: 2 out of 5

New rating: 3.5 out of 5

“Our Flag Means Death”

Anna Falk, Scene Editor

Who knew that a show featuring the likes of Taika Waititi, Will Arnett and Leslie Jones as Golden Age pirates could be so funny, romantic, treacherous and heart-breaking? “Our Flag Means Death” follows the story of real-life pirate Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) learning how to transform himself from a rich boy into a swashbuckling pirate. He and his crew encounter Blackbeard (Waititi) and his men and chaos ensues. This show is a beautiful depiction of nding love in your middle-age, queerness and staying true to oneself among other things. It’s full of anachronisms and witty remarks and it’s sure to make you experience every emotion possible.

Old rating: 3.5 out of 5

New rating: 5 out of 5

“Tell Me Lies”

Rose Androwich, Scene Writer

When “Tell Me Lies” was released, I instantly knew that I wanted to review the series. When I rst watched it, I called it a train wreck. This statement is true, but there was something I learned as I continued watching. The drama roped me in every week when a new episode was released. I would watch as soon as it came out. Eventually, my roommate and I read the “Tell Me Lies” novel and I insisted we watch the show together. This made me realize that I loved it. As the series continued, it evolved into one of my favorite shows. I’m really excited for season two.

Old Rating: 3 out of 5

New Rating: 5 out of 5

“Velma”

Natalie Allton, Scene Writer

As a self-proclaimed “scoobhead,” I am voracious for “ScoobyDoo” media, accepting in stride all of the high highs and low lows that come with the franchise. I’m sorry to say that “Velma” isn’t just bad Scooby — it’s hardly Scooby at all. Our beloved mutt isn’t even present and, frankly, neither is any of the rest of the gang except in name. The show can’t hold itself up on its own cringey lampshaded meta jokes and overbearing teen edginess, relying on the Scooby name to draw in viewers in lieu of decent writing. A Scooby show with expanded representation (and a Glenn Howerton-voiced Fred) could have been great. Instead, it refuses to give itself a chance. If you want a good, dark, teen-oriented Scooby show, watch “Mystery Incorporated” instead.

The half-shamrock comes from the show’s production value. It isn’t the fault of the animators or voice actors that they were given trash to work with.

Old rating: 3 out of 5

New rating: .5 out of 5

Happy Birthday: Speed things up quickly, and you’ll feel at home. Don’t worry about whether others can keep up; it’s O k to be first. After all, you are a pioneer. Dream about your goals, and in no time, you will manifest what you envision. Be true to yourself, and don’t stop until you reach your destination. Open the door when opportunity knocks. your numbers are 4, 11, 23, 26, 33, 41, 47.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let decisions linger on when time is crucial. l ook, analyze and make things happen that brighten your day and enhance the lives of loved ones. use insight and experience to help others, and you’ll gain perspective regarding your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A sloppy job won’t cut it; if you want to advance, give your all and promote what you achieve. It’s up to you to do your best. rely on your intuition, not unverified information that comes from unfamiliar sources.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t be fooled by fictitious information. g o directly to the source to avoid getting caught in someone’s lies or scams. Do your research, ask questions and focus on what’s best for you. Create opportunities instead of waiting for a miracle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): your eagerness will require you to hone your skills to fit the application to which you want to apply them. Don’t complicate matters; a one-step solution will have just as profound of an effect. Trust in what you know and do best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Be careful; what you say and do might influence your position or reputation. keep your plans simple and look for opportunities for personal and professional growth. A place you find special will turn into a good thinking space.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take the initiative and try something new. The people you encounter will offer interesting thoughts that encourage you to speed up the process of achieving success. It’s up to you to take what’s rightfully yours. update your image and demonstrate your skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Pay attention to what’s happening at home. understanding the dynamics of a situation and the people involved will help you stifle difficulties before they become hard to manage. Stick to basics and don’t overreact, and everything will unfold as planned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Contracts, investments and putting your energy into getting the biggest bang for your buck will bring high returns. A change is in sight if you use your ingenuity to develop a formula that fits your style and budget and offers the desired results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Choose a path that satisfies your needs. l et go of the past and stop following; leading is your thing. l ook for opportunities you feel heartfelt about, and you’ll meet individuals who share your concerns. Do your part and pay your dues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put more time and effort into your home, family and finances. Set up your lifestyle to fit your budget and ease stress. Don’t try to keep up with someone who is misleading. Set a standard of living that works for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): relationships will undergo changes you need to address. If you let others decide things for you, it will not be satisfactory. Specify what’s important to you and make it happen. Take control instead of being controlled.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): fix up your space. The better the flow, the less stress and easier it is to manifest what you want your life to be like moving forward. Changing how you earn your living will turn out better than anticipated.

Birthday Baby: you are inventive, nurturing and optimistic. you are sensitive and kind.