by Bodhi Haugen Iron Lung is based on an unsettling indie horror game released in 2022. Mark Fischbach, also known as popular YouTuber Markiplier, served as the film’s writer, director, producer, editor, and lead actor. The movie was also entirely
Reel Talk with Julia I had the unfortunate displeasure of watching Marty Supreme, directed and written by Josh Safdie, over the winter break. This film is set in 1950s New York and follows Marty Mauser, a shoe salesman, hustler and
by Barley Lewis-Mccabe I have to come clean. I did not see this movie in a theater. I bought front row seats to what may be the year’s best film, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (FNAF). However, it turns out
by Dylan Jewett All I could think about was finding a fun place to relax this past cold, foggy Friday, ready to kick off my weekend. I decided on Froth, a local cafe just a half-mile from campus. After deciding
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, should I sit down in a theater for 5 hours? by Julia Kelm Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and 2 are Quentin Tarantino cinema classics, returning to the silver screen this Thursday, Dec. 4, at
I love Guillermo del Toro’s monsters – Frankenstein by Julia Kelm Frankenstein (2025) made a limited theatrical release on Oct. 17 this year, and then began streaming on Netflix on Nov. 7. The film is an adaptation of the 1818
by Devin Bowen As the fall leaves turn different shades of yellowish-gold and each day slowly gets colder, Daniel Caesar’s new album arrives just in time for the agony and pain of the yearning fall season. Son Of Spergy, released
by Kaylon Coleman If you know me or have read my concert review for Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia tour, you know that nothing revitalizes my spirit more during a semester than a road trip or a concert, let alone both.
Bugonia reminds us why corporations are our enemies by Julia Kelm Bugonia, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos, follows two conspiracy-obsessed men — Jesse Plemons and Aiden Delbis — who kidnap a powerful and influential pharmaceutical CEO — Emma Stone.
By Julia Kelm Flow was directed by Latvian filmmaker, Gints Zilbalodis, and was first released theatrically in France on Oct. 30 of 2024. The film follows a nameless black cat as it is displaced by a great flood destroying their
By Nick Escalada This past year felt like a prolonged clash of highs and lows for the film industry, with blockbuster hits like Dune: Part 2 and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga being offset by the likes of Coppola’s disappointing
By Julia Kelm A Complete Unknown was released in theaters on December 25, 2024. The film was directed by James Mangold and follows Bob Dylan, aka Robert Allen Zimmerman, played by Timothée Chalamet. The plot is about Dylan’s early career
Hollywood’s soul-crushing toll on artistic integrity By Julia Kern Babylon, released in 2022 and directed by Damien Chazelle, follows the outrageous and shocking tale of the rise and fall of multiple characters in 1920s Hollywood. The film stars Diego Calva
By Julia Kelm Dogma, released in 1999 and directed by Kevin Smith, tells the tale of an abortion clinic worker, Bethany, played by Linda Fiorentino. The Metatron — the archangel who serves as the speaker for God — calls upon
Jennifer’s Body, released in 2009, is directed by Karyn Kusama. I would describe it as a comedy chick-flick meets horror film. It follows two childhood best friends, Jennifer played by Megan Fox, and Needy played by Amanda Seyfried. The plot
By Julia Kern Howl’s Moving Castle, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is an adaptation of the original fantasy novel by the same name. British author Diana Wynne Jones first published this novel in 1986 by Greenwillow Books of New York. The
Natalie Goldberg and her girlfriend face grief and illness By Alexandra Berrocal Ever since her Zen teacher Katagiri Roshi died, Natalie Goldberg has been slightly more sickly than other people. Colds that would leave most people fine after a few
By Mario Orozco Lost in a robotic world, you journey through neon-lit streets as a cat trying to find your way back home. This week’s edition of Mar’s Gaming Garage will focus on Stray, an indie game recommended by a
By Mario Orozco For my first game review of the new semester, I took a recommendation from an anthropology major and played Until Dawn. With the game getting a remaster in the coming months, now is a perfect time to
By Mario Orozco For the final game review of the semester, I took the recommendation of a fellow journalism major and played “Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz.” The “Super Monkey Ball” games have piqued my interest since childhood and Banana
By Mario Orozco Independent developers have created many hidden gems in gaming, and this week’s game is one of them. “Buddy Simulator 1984” was recommended to me by a liberal studies elementary education major and was one the best indie-horror
By Mario Orozco Superheroes and video games are two things widely beloved by many and this week’s game combines the two. “Spider-Man 2” was recommended to me by a forestry major and was a long but delightful gaming experience. “Spider-Man
By Mario Orozco Every good game has music. Usually a game’s music plays in the background and has no actual effect on the gameplay. This week’s game uses music differently, it’s not just in the background of your gameplay, but