Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming, Author at Study Breaks

Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ Grasps Beyond Language

The author's slender book captures a daughter’s hopeless loss after the death of her father, as Adichie searches for both language and meaning but finds both ultimately inadequate.…

September 26, 2021

Tai Verdes’ Debut, ‘TV,’ Exudes Playful Pop and Resilience

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

On his first album, the singer-songwriter recklessly commits to music, helped by brutally honest lyrics, sonic sheen and a groundbreaking marketing strategy.…

September 20, 2021

In an article about Annette, a wooden puppet baby sits in a human palm against an ethereal, nebula-like background.

‘Annette’ Dives Into the Grimm Darkness

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

This bizarre new rock opera, written by pop duo Sparks and directed by Leos Carax, lays its characters’ thoughts and feelings bare … or so it seems.…

September 15, 2021

In an article about Solar Power by Lorde, Lorde floats in an open ocean in a pale yellow dress.

‘Solar Power’ and the Aftermath of Lorde’s Teen Angst

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The artist, who rose to fame with albums that encapsulate the spirit of teen-hood, explores less dramatic — and arguably more important — themes in her latest album.…

September 6, 2021

In an article about the movie "Respect," Aretha Franklin looks into the camera, cast in multicolor light and draped in white jewelry.

‘Respect’ Is a Blurry Snapshot of the Moving Target That Is Aretha Franklin

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Jennifer Hudson’s vocal performances make the biopic worth watching, so long as audiences reconcile themselves beforehand to learning more about the icon than a single movie can answer to satisfaction. …

August 26, 2021

In an article about the Green Knight, Gawain stands in a yellow scarf, holding an axe, against a lush green and black background.

‘The Green Knight’ Bewitches, Bewilders and Bewitches Again

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

David Lowery's film provides what audiences came for — mesmerizing visuals strung together with details that create a fantastical yet dreary world — and more.…

August 21, 2021

In an article about the movie Pig, a man kneels in front of a pig in the woods.

‘Pig’ Guarantees Emotional Hangovers, But Not Catharsis

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Michael Sarnoski’s directorial debut is difficult to pin down. Though unsuspecting audiences may have been expecting another 'John Wick,' the film more closely follows the trajectory of an anticlimactic drama.…

August 15, 2021

In an article about documentary Roadrunner, Anthony Bourdain stares into a wine glass against a dark background.

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ Contrasts Romance and Reality

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

While the documentary possesses some glaring flaws, both ethically and thematically, it is nonetheless a worthwhile and authentic exploration of the troubled idealist's life and death.…

August 9, 2021

In an article about We Are Lady Parts, a number of women in hijab climb and sit on a giant guitar.

‘We Are Lady Parts’ Radically Represents but Conventionally Entertains

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Nida Manzoor’s Peacock sitcom follows five Muslim women and their punk rock band while advocating that 'music is about representation.’…

August 2, 2021

In an article about "Zola," actress Riley Keough stands in a bathroom doorway while Taylour Paige looks at her from the side.

In ‘Zola,’ A Woman Takes So Much — And Gives It Right Back

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The dramedy, based on a real-life Twitter thread, holds viewers suspended in disbelief, outrage and empathy as they watch one weak-willed woman manipulate, deceive and even physically endanger another exotic dancer.…

July 26, 2021

In an article about Liz Phair, a puppet face from the music video for "Hey Lou" from "Soberish" is cast in a purple light among twigs and leaves. (Image via Google Images)

Liz Phair’s ‘Soberish’ Is an Inspiring Search for a Sense of Belonging

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

This indie rock album, released by a long-standing icon of the genre, explores the new world of semi-responsible adulthood through the lens of a lifelong feeling of insecurity.…

July 18, 2021

An art piece of Gus, a deer-human hybrid, crouched in the forest.

‘Sweet Tooth’ Hits a Perfect Sweet Spot Between Hope and Tragedy

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Netflix’s new series is a combination of horror and heart that wins over those willing to hope that the debris of a pandemic can be put together anew.…

July 6, 2021

An art piece of rap artist Polo G against a brown background. (Illustration by Yana Ramos Cutrim, George Fox University)

Polo G’s ‘Hall of Fame’ Is a Messy Attempt at Vulnerability

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The moody soundscape and raw, vulnerable lyrics of the artist’s new LP are impressive, but his blind instinct for self-preservation is less so.…

June 27, 2021

Two Copies of Sunshine Girl by Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies’ ‘Sunshine Girl’ Is Full of Strength and Gratitude

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The 'ER' and 'The Good Wife' actress navigates the unstable waters of her childhood from the vantage of her craft, assessing both its beauty and instability — and turning both to her advantage with the…

June 21, 2021

A depiction of "Shadow and Bone" actors Jessica Mei Li and Ben Barnes.

Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Is a Story That Burns Bright

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The first season of Netflix's new fantasy series, based on New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo’s trilogy, deftly balances adventure, friendship, romance and political turmoil.…

June 13, 2021

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University of Wyoming
English, Creative Writing minor

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Notes on Grief’ Grasps Beyond Language

Tai Verdes’ Debut, ‘TV,’ Exudes Playful Pop and Resilience

‘Annette’ Dives Into the Grimm Darkness

‘Solar Power’ and the Aftermath of Lorde’s Teen Angst

‘Respect’ Is a Blurry Snapshot of the Moving Target That Is Aretha Franklin

‘The Green Knight’ Bewitches, Bewilders and Bewitches Again

‘Pig’ Guarantees Emotional Hangovers, But Not Catharsis

‘Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain’ Contrasts Romance and Reality

‘We Are Lady Parts’ Radically Represents but Conventionally Entertains

In ‘Zola,’ A Woman Takes So Much — And Gives It Right Back

Liz Phair’s ‘Soberish’ Is an Inspiring Search for a Sense of Belonging

‘Sweet Tooth’ Hits a Perfect Sweet Spot Between Hope and Tragedy

Polo G’s ‘Hall of Fame’ Is a Messy Attempt at Vulnerability

Julianna Margulies’ ‘Sunshine Girl’ Is Full of Strength and Gratitude

Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Is a Story That Burns Bright

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University of Wyoming English, Creative Writing minor

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English, Creative Writing minor