REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
REVIEW: BØRNS returns with a hit album
By Abigail Solano Starting off the new year strong, BØRNS released his newest album Blue Madonna on Jan. 12. After a three-year hiatus from releasing new music, 2018 has brought his second album that includes 12 noteworthy tracks. The indie/alternative album features a wide range of vocals advancing from his first album Dopamine. BØRNS takes […]
REVIEW: ‘Lady Bird’ a coming-of-age story like no other
By Vanessa True Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird is a funny, purely human, coming-of-age story. Gerwig is a talented actress, writer, and director that has had some major impact in the film industry. Lady Bird has had a highly respected year with countless nominations and awards from prestigious academies, such as Academy Awards and the Golden […]
REVIEW: Swordfish, a new, fun experience
By Emilee Ivan Tucked away in Batavia lies a wonderful restaurant that brings culture to our town. From the moment you walk in, you are taken into another world. The room surrounded by a deep red room with tealight candles at every table. Calming music is playing in the background. Fresh sushi is being made […]
REVIEW: ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ not that perfect
By Erin Golden Pitch Perfect 3 may not have been a perfect movie but it sure got a lot of laughs out of people, including me. Pitch Perfect 1 and 2 had a nice storyline that made sense, while Pitch Perfect 3 was a bit more jumbled and seemed to not follow the storyline as […]
REVIEW: Terrifically thorough thought in ‘Thunderhead’
By Rudy Mix An omniscient being, intriguing politics, and teenagers just trying to understand society are all present in this book and its prequel. Scythe is the first book in the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, written by Neal Shusterman. Though Scythe remains a wondrous book that introduces a complex dystopian world, it seems as […]
REVIEW: Steppenwolf’s production of ‘The Crucible’ visibly, audibly beautiful
By Emily Tratar The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, was put on by Steppenwolf theatre in October. This play about the Salem Witch trials fit perfectly into their black box theater setting. The director, Jonathan Berry, brilliantly adapted this production to really strip the characters relationships and motives raw. The main character, Abby Williams (Naima […]
REVIEW: Newest movie in ‘The Maze Runner’ series a huge success
By Emma Exon Maze Runner: The Death Cure is the final film in the Maze Runner series, but certainly not the least. The movie is action-packed and sure to shock any audience. With plenty of intense scenes and emotional twists, this movie is a must-see. For those who haven’t followed the trilogy as closely, the […]
REVIEW: New Netflix hit alters the sci-fi genre
By Michael Lanterman The sci-fi genre has been re-sleeved; literally. Netflix’s new hit series Altered Carbon, released on February 2, 2018, is gritty, violent, action-packed, saucy, and a whole lot of fun for both sci-fi nerds and people just looking for something to binge watch. Creator and executive producer Laeta Kalogridis produces another masterpiece that […]
Why Superbowl 52 will be one of the worst
By Brandon Kalsch It’s a matchup anyone could’ve predicted at the beginning of the season. A one seed versus another one seed. Some teams had crazy wins like the Titans and some went on unforeseeable playoff runs like the Jaguars. But in the end, it turned out to be a predictable matchup, one that no […]
Off-season guide to Bears’ needs
By Brandon Kalsch After a miserable Bears’ seasons going on and on since what seems forever, it is time for the Bears to make a change. With new coach Matt Nagy leading this team mixed of young stars and aging veterans, the front office needs to help Nagy lead them to the playoffs. The Bears […]