Reviews

  • Best TV releases of this fall

    This Fall, while many of the shows we know and love have returned, several new series have gained the spotlight and excited audiences as well. The first major release of the fall was Atlanta, starring the rapper Childish Gambino, airing on FX in September. It is a comedy about two cousins trying to improve…

  • Origin of Evil packs a surprise

    Using a Ouija Board  to talk to dead people is all fun and games, until of course you break literally every rule there is to abide by while playing: Don’t play alone, don’t play in a graveyard, and ALWAYS say goodbye. Seems simple enough, right? In the new Ouija Board movie, Ouija: Origin of…

  • DR. Strange Review

    Dr. Strange, the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, took to the screens on Nov. 4. It follows the story of Dr. Stephen Strange, an arrogant and egotistical neurosurgeon. After he suffers a severe car crash, Dr. Strange is gravely wounded and loses almost all use of his hands. Failing to find a…

  • Timeless mixes the past, present, and future

    A time machine whirls to life as the heroes of the new TV series, “Timeless”, journey through time in an effort to preserve history. Timeless is currently premiering on NBC, and airs every Monday at 10 p.m. The show is a fresh take on the concept of  time travel, though it retains some of…

  • Mrs. Peregrine’s Children Live Up to their Peculiarity

    Based on the book by Ransom Riggs, ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children’ proved to be nothing less than intriguing with unique characters and gripping conflicts throughout the story. Despite being gruesomely murdered by a giant slenderman-type being called a hollow, Jake’s grandfather (Terence Stamp) still manages to inform Jake (Asa Butterfield) that he…

  • Google Pixel hits the market

    Google released their newest smartphone, the Pixel, on Oct. 4. With several new features, it is a step up from past Android products. The Pixel is the first smartphone designed completely by Google, software and hardware alike. The Pixel comes with Google Assistant, an artificial intelligence software that allows you to stay on top…

  • Blair Witch Project: The horror film that had audiences raging

    After the 1999 box office hit, “The Blair Witch Project”, audiences were anticipating a rebooted version of the franchise for years. On Sept. 16 of this year, fans received just that with the release of the movie, “Blair Witch.” However, despite the hype, the remake was extremely underwhelming. Throughout the one hour and twenty-nine…

  • Time to get spooky- October Music Faves

    ‘Tis the season to buy a bunch of pumpkins, 1.“Dead and Lovely” by Tom Waits- I’m really glad I stumbled upon this song. Tom Wait’s raspy and laidback vocals are like a flashback to the jazz period, which is often not covered anymore. The lyrics talk about having a relationship with a dead girl…

  • “Big Mess” is a big success

    Grouplove’s third album “Big Mess” is like a fresh breath of air. Released on Sept 9, the album retains the classic light indie style of the band while covering more serious topics in contrast to previous albums. I didn’t think this album would live up to Grouplove’s previous two albums, but I was pleasantly…

  • Reign of Terror lives up to its reputation

    Darken hallways wind around horrific scenes of blood and terror, as the sounds of distant screams ring through the rooms. A seemingly endless maze of movie worthy special effects and detail. This is the Reign of Terror. The Reign of Terror is an annual haunted house hosted in the Janss Marketplace. For the past…