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Fred Hampton giving a speech during protest outside of a courthouse in Chicago.

Egyptian Theatre hosts ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ screening, discussion

By Daniel Massa, Lifestyle Writer | March 1, 2023

Editor’s Note: The following piece contains spoilers about the film “Judas and the Black Messiah.” “Judas and the Black Messiah” is a powerful and raw film unlike any other story told about the Civil Rights Movement.  A screening of the...

Actors Michael Douglas, Kathryn Newton, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors and Director Peyton Reed at the Britain red-carpet release of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ falls deep into a universe unknown

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 27, 2023

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution or watch the film and come back later. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” kicks off phase five doing what Marvel does best  – giving audiences a thrill-seeking adventure...

Pedro Pascal star of "The Mandalorian" on the red carpet premiere of season 3 of the show.

See a horror film, witness the peak of the rock-and-roll era next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 23, 2023

Next week has quite a few movies and TV shows coming out, each suited for viewers with different tastes.  “The Mandalorian” season 3 Everyone’s favorite space duo is coming back on March 1 after nearly three years of patiently waiting for their...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

A sketch comedy, social critique and seminal classic on the docket this weekend

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 22, 2023

With the unpredictable and often extreme weather DeKalb has been experiencing lately, it’s important to have a good selection of movies and shows to keep you busy inside. Here are some of the things I’m most excited to watch this weekend. The Morning...

The Studio Ghibli logo in English and Japanese over a blue background.

How to prepare for Studio Ghibli’s new summer release

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 22, 2023

Japanese animator and artist Hayao Miyazaki is the genius behind Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation company that was founded in 1985. In 2013, Miyazaki retired from Studio Ghibli after directing 11 animated films.  On Feb. 23, 2017, Miyazaki came...

"Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" star Paul Rudd at the film's premiere event.

Return to the Marvel universe, enter a futuristic world next week

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | February 9, 2023

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” releases in theaters on Feb. 17, a date that Marvel fans already have marked in their calendars. The film explores Marvel’s quantum realm, a dimension parallel to...

Director Steven Soderbergh and Actors Salma Hayek and Channing Tatum during a premiere of "Magic Mike's Last Dance."

Booker Prize-winning author releases new book, ‘Magic Mike’ ends

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | February 2, 2023

As the year goes on, more and more content comes out. Here are a few pieces of media coming out next week that you should pay attention to.  “Victory City” by Salman Rushdie “Victory City” is the newest novel by Booker Prize winner and fatwā...

Stars of "My Man Godfrey" Carole Lombard and William Powell pose in a promotional photo for the film.

Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | January 31, 2023

So you’re looking for something to watch on Valentine’s Day that doesn’t star Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Maybe you’re tired of watching cliche, unimaginative love stories that you feel like you’ve seen hundreds of times before.  It can be difficult...

Actor Rupert Grint, Director M. Night Shyamalan, Actor Nikki Amuka-Bird and Actor Ben Aldridge at a special screening of "Knock at the Cabin."

New Shania Twain, M. Night Shyamalan coming out next week

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 26, 2023

Shania Twain - “Queen of Me”  On Feb. 3, Canadian pop-country musician Shania Twain will release her first album in six years, titled “Queen of Me.” This will be her sixth studio album. The album features lead singles such as “Waking Up...

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Film review: ‘M3GAN’

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 24, 2023

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution. The first few weeks of January, at least in the film industry, are when studios drop the movies that didn’t turn out well. These weeks are the garbage dump of the film calendar...

Award-winning and chart-topping artist Billie Eilish will make her Disney+ debut with "Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," a cinematic concert experience, premiering globally on Friday, September 3. Fresh off the heels of her brand-new album, "Happier than Ever," the Disney+ original will feature an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order – for the first and only time – from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.

Coming out next week: Jan. 23-27

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 19, 2023

It can be hard to keep up with the constant media coming out. Instead of trying to search through the constant barrage of content, here are a few great pieces of media coming out next week.    Kristen Mei Chase “A Thousand Miles to Graceland”  Kristen...

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‘Bones and All’ leaves a haunting taste in the mouths of viewers

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | January 18, 2023

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution or watch the film and come back later. Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell star in the film “Bones and All,” directed by Luca Guadagnino, the director of films such as “Call...