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Fuller House polarizes with poor cultural references and exciting comedy

By Amy Geldean | December 20, 2018

Netflix released season 4 of “Fuller House,” Friday which continues the comedic story of D.J. Tanner-Fuller and her overwhelming family that started with the classic ’90s show “Full House.”The 13-episode season picks up with the revival of the...

“Vox Lux” offers insight into American culture

By Ginger Simons | December 20, 2018

The challenging yet captivating “Vox Lux,” starring Natalie Portman, was released Dec. 7 to mixed reviews. The project of Brady Corbet, who's acted in the films “Funny Games,” “Mysterious Skin,” “Thirteen” and “Melancholia,” depicts...

"Joy as an Act of Resistance" by the punk group Idles proved to be one of the best albums of the year with its bold lyrics and sound. 

The top ten albums of 2018

By Tyler Neal | December 19, 2018

"Joy as an Act of Resistance" by the punk group Idles proved to be one of the best albums of the year with its bold lyrics and sound. 

Deadpool kills with PG-13 “family film”

By Parker Otto | December 19, 2018

Just in time for the holiday season, another Christmas film has been released featuring the man in red himself, Deadpool. “Once Upon a Deadpool,” released Dec. 14, is essentially a PG-13 recut of the R-rated film “Deadpool 2,” which was released...

Soulja Boy releases questionable technology brand.

By Sarah Fischer | December 18, 2018

American rapper Soulja Boy has recently debuted his new website, featuring a multitude of electronics including the SouljaWatch, SouljaPhone, SouljaPods and SouljaHeadphonesAt some point in nearly every artist’s career, there is a decline in popularity,...

Santacize: The Ultimate Santa Battle Round 1

By Noah Thornburgh | December 17, 2018

There is a peculiar genre of films no other holiday can claim: Santa Claus films. Every year, these films drop in through the chimney in a freshly fitted red suit with white trim to match the new beard. The genre, known variously as “rookie Claus,”...

Four Ways to Gear Up for Spring Semester

By Tatianna Salisbury | December 17, 2018

The weight of final exams, cram study sessions and last-minute extra credit opportunities has been lifted: Holiday break is here. The next four weeks are for spending quality time with family and binge-watching the latest Netflix original series, but...

Animated film does web-slingers justice

By Peter Zemeske | December 17, 2018

“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is the new animated film in the titular super-hero’s long film franchise directed by Peter Ramsey, Robert Persichetti Jr. and Rodney Rothman and produced by “The Lego Movie” and “21 Jump Street” directors...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2019 inductees

By Sam Malone | December 15, 2018

English rock band Radiohead has talked in disdain about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the past, but this morning the band released a statement acknowledging and thanking the voting body for putting them among the seven acts to be inducted to the...

Egyptian Theatre shows a holiday classic

By Noah Thornburgh | December 13, 2018

The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., showed Frank Capra’s 1947 classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,”  2 p.m. Sunday. The theater projected the film’s original 35 millimeter roll, using an authentic carbon arc projector, operated by volunteer...

‘The Ranch’ delivers heartwarming comedy and beautiful emotion.

By Parker Otto | December 10, 2018

Netflix’s “The Ranch” released the second half of its third season containing ten episodes on Friday. The sitcom’s latest endeavor was a remarkable addition with hilarious comedy and plenty of emotional moments.The show follows the Bennett family...