“Eternals,” the next installment in phase four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, faltered in terms of runtime and lack of character development, but succeeded in intricate storytelling and stunning visuals.
The film shows the Eternals first appearing...
By Quade Evans, Opinion Columnist
| November 15, 2021
“My Hero Academia” is based on the manga of the same name by Kohei Horikoshi and is adapted by Studio Bones. Season five was one of the most-watched shows over the Summer 2021 and remains one of the most popular anime in mainstream culture.
The...
DeKALB – If you’re looking for some weekend plans, catch a show to watch Rockford musician Cole Brandt perform from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m on Nov 20. at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., 11504 Keslinger Road.
“A lot of times at Whiskey Acres, people know...
“Only Murders in the Building” is a newly released comedy and mystery show that has set a record as Hulu’s most-watched comedy ever.
“Only Murders in the Building” features longtime actor Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage, a retired actor...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| November 13, 2021
DeKALB – Fans of the horror icon and author Stephen King will be delighted to know that on Nov. 20, the DeKalb Public Library will host a book club, “Darkness Overtakes Us,” to celebrate the works of Stephen King and discuss his 1975 horror novel...
DeKALB – The NIU Recreation Center will be hosting a workshop aimed at helping students develop a healthy relationship with food, with a focus on intuitive eating and body positivity.
The “Food Fight: Win Your Inner Battle with Intuitive Eating”...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| November 12, 2021
Marvel Studios theatrically released “Eternals” Nov. 5. It is expected to be a film that feels different from the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films and is a drastically different interpretation of the individual characters from the source material....
With the snowy and gloomy weather this weekend, it’s the perfect time to get cozy on the couch and watch some movies and TV shows. Here are my top picks for the weekend.
"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" (Disney+)
I am a big...
DeKALB – Pop singer and actor Jesse McCartney delivered an entertaining and high energy performance at the Egyptian Theatre Thursday night.
McCartney is known for his role as JR Chandler on the daytime soap opera “All My Children,” his many appearances...
By Kyron Lewis, Lifestyle Writer
| November 11, 2021
“Get Out” and “Us” are two different, yet similar films. “Get Out” is the start, or at least a timestamp in modern cinema where more socially conscious horror films are made by Black creators. This has been a groundbreaking shift and has...
Paying attention to one’s mental health is incredibly important, especially as shorter days of sunlight and cold winter weather approaches.
Here are three ways to help cope with the, at times, unbearable weather in order to help improve mental health...
