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Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevera star in Amazon Prime's summer movie release "Culpa Mia." The film is perfect for anyone who enjoys thrilling, romance-driven plots. (Amazon Prime Video)

The incest romance genre takes on new twist with ‘Culpa Mia’

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | August 31, 2023

Culpa Mia was released on Amazon Prime over the summer and is based on the book of the same name written by Mercedes Ron. The movie follows Noah (Nicole Wallace), who leaves her ordinary life behind to live with her mother’s new husband, a classy millionaire....

A screen still from the movie "Red, White & Royal Blue." The movie is based on the novel by Casey McQuinston and can be watched on Amazon Prime. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

Sparks fly in smash summer rom-com

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | August 29, 2023

Amazon Prime painted our hearts "Red, White and Royal Blue'' this summer as the popular streaming service delivered a heartfelt gay romantic comedy, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Casey McQuiston.   In these decisive times, authentic...

6 ways to pass the time when stuck inside during winter

By Sarah Fischer | January 31, 2019

As is expected at this time of year, northern Illinois is experiencing record-breaking temperatures which have closed businesses and schools in the DeKalb area, including the university, as well as created dangerous road conditions and kept people indoors...

3 Emmy winning shows to watch

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 29, 2019

Between cable television and streaming services like Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu, it’s difficult to navigate the hundreds of comedy, crime drama, thriller and reality television series out for consumption. Many acclaimed series get overlooked by...