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Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4.

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is an Ode to Joy, Violence, and the Human Body

Eric Banks, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

For years, brave individuals have risked their lives for cinematic stunt work, putting their body through hell for jaw-dropping action set pieces. Some have lost their lives to the profession, while others...

Screengrab of Pedro Pascal in The Last of Us official trailer.

The Last of Us: A Tragically Human Zombie Show

Eric Banks, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

The Last of Us is one of the greatest video games of all time. Released in 2014 by Naughty Dog Studios, Neil Druckmann’s achingly poignant apocalypse story was immediately recognized as a towering achievement...

Screengrab from the Cocaine Bear official trailer.

Cocaine Bear: The Bear Does, In Fact, Do Cocaine

Eric Banks, Staff Writer March 8, 2023

Is a review of this movie even necessary? Chances are, you’ve already read the title and decided whether or not this cinematic venture is worth the price of admission. Elizabeth Banks’ Cocaine Bear...

Screengrab from The Legends of Vox Machina official trailer.

The Legends of Vox Machina Portrays the Artistry of D&D

Eric Banks, Staff Writer March 6, 2023

Whenever I’m asked my thoughts on tabletop role playing games, I always cite Mabel Pine’s pitch perfect description for the Gravity Falls version of Dungeons and Dragons: “Ugh, this is like homework,...

Author Sheila Liming and her book Hanging Out.

Hanging Out with Sheila Liming: Discussing the Author’s Newest Book

Kelley Lebahn, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

When looking at the college experience, evenings in a common room surrounded by friends just passing time are often overlooked moments. Professor Sheila Liming claims these moments may even be happening...

Screengrab from Dopes Believe music video.

“Blood Money Part Zer0”: How a Niche Band Revives a Dying Genre

Adrian Randall, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Almost everyone who lived through the 1990s will tell you that they were a wild time. One such person would be Brian Ebejer, better known by his stage name of Edsel Dope. In 1997, he created a band, aptly...

Wen in Knock at the Cabin. Screengrab from  official trailer.

Knock at the Cabin: A Spiritual Home Invasion

Eric Banks, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

No one shoots a movie like M. Night Shyamalan. The man has an undeniable gift for brilliant composition, possessing a distinct cinematic eye that’s entirely his own. You cannot look at any of his films...

Screengrab from music video for Ghosts Again.

Depeche Mode Comes Back from Tragedy with Aptly-Named Song “Ghosts Again”

Adrian Randall, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

It seems that Depeche Mode has begun to face the music. Recently, the band has started to advertise their 15th studio album, "Memento Mori," for a  Mar. 17, 2023 release. This began with a countdown to...

Screengrab from the official trailer of Pokémon: Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Nobody Expects the Paldean Inquisition!

Adrian Randall, Staff Writer February 10, 2023

The recent slew of Pokémon games received rather mixed reviews, primarily from the older fans. The idea of Pokémon has changed over the 26 years that the series has existed. Fans have seen numerous regions...

Screengrab from Inside Jobs official trailer.

Netflix Pulls the Plug on Quality Animation

Eric Banks, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Adult animation is a cesspit. It’s a genre built upon little more than pure shock value, favoring vulgarity over subtlety or quality art design. I, myself, have long since given up traversing this cavernous...

Screengrab from the M3GAN trailer.

‘M3GAN’: Gen Z’s Eerie, Technologically-Advanced Version of ‘Chucky’

Tyler Cataldo, Contributor February 8, 2023

Throughout the years, dozens of sci-fi stories have given us terrifying scenarios in which robots and artificial intelligence wreak havoc upon humanity: IRobot, Ex Machina, and more recently, The Mitchells...

The Wu-Tang Clans debut album.

How the Wu-Tang Clan Made History with Their Debut Album

Andrew Dully, Staff Writer February 7, 2023

30 years ago, at the height of the West Coast’s domination in rap, a group of nine elite emcees emerged from Staten Island’s underground to bring rap back to the east. Founded by cousins RZA, GZA,...

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