Go Twice to Disney’s Frozen II
Meghan Sullivan, Staff Writer
December 4, 2019
When the first Frozen movie premiered, people my age weren't super old, but some had likely outgrown their Disney phase. Even as a freshman in high school, though, I absolutely loved Frozen, and have watched it more times than I can count. I have always been a pretty devoted Disney fan, so I t...
Stream or skip: Revenge of the Dreamers III
Collin Drey, Staff Writer
November 28, 2019
Favorite Tracks: “Under the Sun”, “Down Bad”, “Oh Wow…Swerve”, “Wells Fargo”, “Ladies Ladies Ladies”, “Costa Rica”, “Got Me”, “PTSD”, and “Sacrifices”. Least Favorite Tracks: “Swivel”, “Sleep Deprived”, and “Sunset”.
Cinema Central: Charlie’s Angels
Hailey Bieber and Nicole Berning, Staff Writers
November 21, 2019
With big names in Hollywood like Kristen Stewart, Elizabeth Banks, Sam Clafin, Naomi Scott from the live-action Aladin, and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before star Noah Centineo, Charlie’s Angels was a highly anticipated movie. This movie pays subtle homage to the 2000s classic movie of the same name....
Last Christmas: A movie review
Hailey Bieber and Nicole Berning, Staff Writers
November 12, 2019
Last Christmas is a movie centering around the life of Kate, an immigrant from Yugoslavia living in London, England. Kate, played by Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke, is an aspiring singer who spends her time working as an elf in a year-round Christmas store. While working to make ends meet, couch ...
Looking for Alaska through the Lens of a Reader
Sabrina Pankratz, Editor
November 5, 2019
I am not one who often enjoys a tv show or movie adaption of a book, especially one that I love. After watching many of my beloved books not given justice in a cinematic form, I was nervous to begin the first episode of Looking for Alaska. I ultimately caved to watch the show, because of my need to see li...
“In the President’s Secret Service” : An audiobook review
Cory Becker, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
Written by Ronald Kessler, “In the President’s Secret Service” provides history nerds and exposé fans with a great read (or listen in this case) and keeps the reader interested in wanting to know more! If you are an SMSU student, chances are you have a bit of a drive across the prairie to get...
If books could kill: A podcast review
Hanna Vos, A&E Editor - Variety Editor
October 14, 2019
If someone gives someone advice on killing someone and getting away with it, are they responsible for any murders committed using the advice? This is the theme of the podcast called Hit Man, researched and hosted by awarded journalist Jasmyn Morris. In 1983, a book called Hit Man: A Technical Manual for...
The Joker: An uncomfortable but important Movie
Nicklaus Ludwig, Staff Writer
October 14, 2019
The Joker is a movie that will make viewers be comfortable being uncomfortable. The slow progression of Arthur Fleck, a comedian with mental health issues, losing his joy and happiness is truly disheartening. Arthur seems to be in bliss when going through life. No matter how much society treated him like...
Barke’s Box Office Report
Lacey Barke, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2019
Barke’s Box Office Report In its debut week, Abominable won the box office with $20.1 million. Judy made a smaller splash due to showing only at a select 461 theaters but still managed to earn $3.1 million. Here is last week's breakdown. Abominable, 20.1 mill...
Barke’s Box Office Report
Lacey Barke, Editor-In-Chief
September 23, 2019
Three new movies hit the box office this past weekend, and “Downton Abbey” secured the money bag with $31 million in its opening week. “Ad Astra” edged “Rambo: Last Blood,” skirting by with $19.2 million while Rambo fell shy with $19 million. Here’s the top ten from the wee...
Series: Devil May Cry
Collin Drey, Staff Writer
April 8, 2019
There’s a lot of games that people could consider influential for their genre. Mario 64 was influential for 3D platformers, Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time was influential for adventure games, and Final Fantasy was influential for RPGs. However, not many games can say they created a new sub-genre...
“Crazy Rich Asians” is a crazy fun time
Jamilia Vue, Staff Writer
September 21, 2018
Based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich Asians” was directed by Jon M. Chu. Knowing that this movie was about Asians and that all of the actors were Asians really brought a light to myeye. Being able to see someone who looked like me, as well as a representation of Asian nationality, ...
