The film “American Fiction” is not what it seems.  The trailers make it out to be a simplistic comedy about a Black man who writes an overly-stereotyped book about Black life to thumb his nose at the publishing industry. The film itself looked...

With films like “Oppenheimer” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” coming out in 2023, it was a strong year for movie releases. Since 2024 is just beginning, here’s a list of some of the most anticipated movies released over winter break. “Wonka” Timothée...

When it comes to film, I tend not to like the most masculine ones out there. I thought “The Godfather” was an objectively great movie, but I don’t really care for it. Westerns are my least favorite genre; I would much rather watch a good noir-romance.  So,...

Myth and magic collide as Disney delivers an enchanting mix of Greek mythology and modern pop culture in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” based on the best-selling series of the same name by Rick Riordan.   The series follows the adventures...

U.S. presidents and Taylor Swift: not a comparison you see every day, but surprisingly many presidents do line up with at least one of her many eras. Each era of U.S. presidents can be connected to one of Swift’s 10 eras, some a bit more obvious than...

What do red Solo cup toting country boys jamming out to the Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried,” the rock icon David Bowie and an ancient Greek soldier all have in common?  No, this isn’t the setup to some corny dad joke – though if anyone...

Be swept away by devilish deals, or if you're up to it, listen to others' experiences dealing with anxiety. From fresh new plays to student showcases, the School of Theatre and Dance has something for everyone this upcoming season.  “Anxious People!”  Written...

  There are two weeks until Christmas, and it is officially crunch time to find the perfect holiday gift.  This week, we asked NIU students about three fashion items on their Christmas wish list, and the top answer was surprising.  Socks...

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/783WbiSh7cOnfnVBdT7hIQ?si=4ceed42fa96047f0 The yearly ritual of counting down the hours to Dec. 1 has come to a close: Spotify Wrapped is here. After a year of late night listens, bedtime bops and tear-jerking tunes,...

"Baldur’s Gate 3" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" steamrolled the competition at the 10th annual Game Awards on Thursday. "Baldur’s Gate 3," a game developed by Larian Studios and released on Aug. 3, won awards in five different...

From lessons in stereotypes to experiencing an imaginative prequel to Willy Wonka, next week has a lot to offer.  “Wonka” America’s favorite white boy returns Dec. 15, playing the ambitious and charismatic Willy Wonka. In this film though,...

The holiday season is here, and the daunting task of finding gifts for your significant other has begun.  Each year, couples are left scratching their head for a unique gift idea that is personable and enjoyable. However, it is easy to get lost in...