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Will Smith aces with biopic King Richard

Jack Rogula, asst. a&e editor
December 17, 2021

Half biopic and half sports drama, the fascinating true story of Serena and Venus Williams’ incredible tennis careers is masterfully brought to the silver screen by director Reinaldo Green. The film...

Sandworms, spaceships, and Spice

Jack Rogula, asst. a&e editor
November 12, 2021

“The desert takes the weak.” This line spoken by the main antagonist of Dune resonates it’s dark truth throughout the film and immerses the audience into a world of fantastical environments and thrilling...

Met Gala looks leave lasting impression

Met Gala looks leave lasting impression

Betsy Jarosick, Columnist
October 7, 2021

At the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s Met Gala, the worst thing isn’t for an outfit to be ugly, or strange, or campy, but instead for an outfit to be lackluster. The ball, held each...

Cry Macho reflects on Clint Eastwood’s cowboy career in heartfelt neo-western

Jack Rogula, asst. a&e editor
October 1, 2021

“You gave me your word. And that used to mean something,” is one of the first lines spoken in Cry Macho, and it rings true throughout the movie. Clint Eastwood’s newest film, in which he starred...

Awe-inspiring CGI unfolds legendary cinematic fight

Jack Rogula, staff writer
April 23, 2021

Godzilla vs. Kong, the newest entry in Warner Bros’ MonsterVerse, pits the two mightiest Titans in the franchise against each other. The sequel to 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, as well as...

Minari reveals a true American story

Esther Lim, a&e editor
March 19, 2021

Minari: a fibrous, tough plant that grows close to a water source, thriving in its habitat without much need for attention—graceful and resilient.  With the same name, Lee Isaac Chung’s autobiographical...

Crying Crain: Posing for the cover of the Netflix original series, The Haunting of Hill House, Victoria Pedretti is an American actress who is best known for her role as Eleanor “Nell” Crain in the television series. Source:  Netflix

“The Haunting of Hill House” proves more than just a ghost story

Skylar Kreske, staff writer
February 14, 2020

The Haunting of Hill House is more than just a ghost story. Based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House was recently adapted into a single-season show by Mike Flannigan and is...

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Us shines with advanced cinematography and intense plot

Sheila Fogarty, columnist
April 22, 2019

Jordan Peele’s Us follows a mother Adelaide, played by Lupita Nyong’o, as she spends time at her childhood beach house with her family, all the while reliving a childhood trauma— an encounter with...

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Aquaman keeps DC Films afloat

Caylie Jeruchimowitz, asst. opinions editor
February 8, 2019

From Man of Steel to Batman v Superman to Justice League, DC films often fall flat in terms of plot and characterization. That’s why when Aquaman splashed into the mix, I wasn’t sure what to expect....

BlacKkKlansman  addresses social issues through historical lens

BlacKkKlansman addresses social issues through historical lens

Sheila Fogarty, columnist
September 28, 2018

Never before have I experienced such an overwhelmingly suffocating silence the likes of which followed Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. The harsh truths revealed in this earth-shattering film left the theater...

Travis Scott brings the heat on Astroworld

Travis Scott brings the heat on Astroworld

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
September 28, 2018

Travis Scott burst on the rap scene in 2012 after dropping out of school and collaborating with Kanye West’s record label, appearing on their 2012 Summer Mixtape. His fame only grew from then on, as...

GLEAMING GUESTS:   From left to right: Barack Obama, George Clooney, Malala, Jay-Z and Tina Fey are guests who have been featured on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. The show aired on Netflix in January 2018 and is hosted by comedian David Letterman.

My Next Guest inspires, leaves new insights

Karina Benson, co-a&e editor
May 25, 2018

I was a tad young during the reign of David Letterman on late-night television. I vaguely recall his last episode, but the majority of my late-night experience has been shaped by the Jimmys and Stephen...

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