“Thor: Love and Thunder” is Another Unexpected Thor Adventure
By Ella Smith
From a classic superhero origin, to dramatic superhero sci-fi, to chaotic superhero comedy, the Thor movies have had quite a dramatic shift throughout the years. After Thor: Ragnarok went in such a drastically different direction than the first two movies, I was interested to see how the newest installment, also directed by Taika Waititi, would continue the series. Going into this movie I expected a humorous, bittersweet conclusion to finish off the Thor movies, say farewell ...
“Pinocchio”: The Hollow Remake of a Classic
By Anna Harman
Disney+ recently released the reimagined live-action and partially-animated version of the classic film “Pinocchio” on September 8th.
While I love Disney and the movies that they produce, I found this film partially disappointing. Personally, I don’t love when movies are remade. I feel that it takes away from the character and authenticity of the original film.
The movie shined the brightest when it recreated scenes from the original “Pinocchio.”...
‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ Episode Three Shows Promise
By Samuel M Acosta
This episode did a lot for the series. Not only did it do work to deepen the story, but it provided a more consistent feeling that I think the show needed going forward, along with finding its own voice. I actually felt like I could begin to invest a bit more into the story and characters. While the humor still is finding its footing, the “Attorney at Law” part of this show is finally coming into play, and honestly, that is where this show is finding its sweet ...
“Honk for Jesus” is an Uncomfortable Satire about Christian Culture
By Anna Harman
“Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” is a dark satire that focuses on a pastoral scandal within a Pentecostal megachurch. It is a politically correct mockumentary that seeks to expose the hypocrisy of leaders within megachurches and seemingly the sin that exists within the Christian church in general.
Pastor Lee-Curtis (Sterling K. Brown) has gotten involved in a scandal involving young men in his church, Wander the Greater Paths. It made headlines and caused ...
Cedarville Volleyball Succumbs to Walsh Defense, Loses in 5 Sets
As the ball dropped to the gym floor, the crowds’ cheers quieted as the match came to a dramatic close, with Cedarville falling to Walsh in five sets.
Despite this, head coach Greg Smith felt positive about the direction that his team is headed in.
“I do feel like we're growing, we're getting better,” Smith said.
After dropping a close first set 28-26, the Yellow Jackets won the following two sets 25-16 and 25-19. They then dropped the last two sets, ...
‘She-Hulk: Attorney at Law’ Episodes One and Two Bring Mere Entertainment
By Samuel M Acosta
I am a huge fan of Marvel and am pretty open to all kinds of entertainment. There was a lot of controversy leading up to “She-Hulk”s release that did cause me to worry about its quality. After sitting down and watching the first two episodes I can say this: “She-Hulk” is fun. It is not deep and not terribly impressive, but it still is a fun show to watch. While I wish there were some changes made to the show, I believe it could’ve turned out far worse than it ...
“Rings of Power” Debuts with Pure Fantasy
By Janie Walenda
In an era of fandom outrage and over-analysis, “Rings of Power” has been analyzed and criticized before its debut more than any show. Tolkien fans are known for their knowledge and protectiveness of the lore. Therefore, the community was discouraged by the news that Amazon was producing and writing a Tolkien-inspired show with a new story instead of using his works.
But now that the first two episodes have debuted, is it as disrespectful to Tolkien’s writing as ...
A Weekend to Remember
By Anna Harman
Getting Started Weekend at Cedarville University took place on August 19 through the 21st. With over 1,100 incoming freshmen this year, it was a weekend to remember.
During Getting Started Weekend, students drive on campus with their loved ones and are welcomed by a ton of excited returning students cheering and clapping pool noodles. Students are handed their keys and when they get to their dorm, more students are waiting to help unpack the car. By the time you get ...
Cedarville Men’s Soccer Opens Conference Play with Win
By: Allan Brads
The Cedarville University men’s soccer team outlasted the Northwood Timberwolves by a score of 2-1 on September 8.
The victory boosts the Yellow Jackets to an undefeated 3-0-1, while handing Northwood the first defeat of their inaugural season as a member of the GMAC, a not-so-warm welcome for the Timberwolves.
“We knew they were a great team who would hang around and put up a fight,” said Cedarville head coach Brett Faro. “But there was a lot of quality play ...
Summer Retrospective: Elvis Keeps the King Alive
By Anna Harman
With every scene in “Elvis”, Austin Butler brought the King back to life for a new audience.
The biopic “Elvis”, directed by Baz Luhrmann, was released on June 24 of this year. This phenomenal biographical film about rock and roll star Elvis Presley is told from the perspective of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. It follows the life of Elvis from a young age to when he was eventually discovered as a musician and into his resulting stardom. The film seeks to ...
