‘Animal Farm’ 2026 has uncovered a new species of atrocious
By Amelia Morris
The newest adaptation of “Animal Farm” had a short run in theaters in early May. The animated tale vaguely reprises themes from the original book of the same name. Since then, the movie has been relegated to streaming platforms after its poor performance.
The book “Animal Farm” by George Orwell is a classic allegorical take on the Russian revolution in the 1940s using farm animals. Each character reflects qualities of their respective historical figure ...
Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ has left some room for improvement
By Cadence Powers
Author’s Note: This is a film that contains explicit gore and violence. Please keep in mind the rating when looking to view the film.
At just twenty years old, Kane Parsons, a YouTuber made popular for his “Backrooms”video game series, has put out his first feature-length film entitled: “Backrooms.” The film follows a recently divorced, down-on-his-luck discount furniture salesman named Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who finds a mysterious entrance to another ...
‘Masters of the Universe’ is a great experience for fans of the franchise, but falls short beyond that benchmark
By Gabriel Payne
In 1982, the company Mattel released an action figure toy line titled “Masters of the Universe.” This toy series boasted several characters that seemed to blend the mystical and the mechanical in a way that hadn’t been seen before. The series erupted in popularity, generating comic books, children’s cartoons, animated movies and generating over two billion dollars in merchandise revenue.
This beloved franchise captured the hearts and minds of children all ...
Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide: The Last of The Bugs’ delivers on folk sound and stunning lyricism
By Cadence Powers
Noah Kahan released his fourth studio album, “The Great Divide” on April 25, 2026, later releasing the exclusive edition: “The Great Divide: The Last of the Bugs.” The album presents the listener with well-rounded lyricism and production, allowing for deep enjoyment of Kahan’s folk sound.
Khan, who has joked consistently about the sad nature of his music, like in his previous album “Stick Season,” stated on Jimmy Fallon:
“Yeah, it’s pretty sad…If ...
The spectacular ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is more than a movie
By Amelia Morris
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has occupied headlines for weeks, breaking box office records and taking fans by storm. The movie is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but this particular Spider-Man movie stands out among the crowd.
Superhero movies often prioritize action sequences over emotional depth. Thankfully, “Brand New Day” did not fall into that category.
After the previous movie, “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” ...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is all about luxury, but to what end?
By Danielle Cherry
Flashing lights. High fashion. Luxury brands. Everyone in the fashion industry wants to know, what will happen to America’s iconic style powerhouse, Runway magazine? As Miranda Priestley's (Meryl Streep) fashion empire seems to take a hit, new award winning journalist Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is called in to put out the flames surrounding Runway’s apparent downfall.
This movie is a nostalgia overload, picking up 20 years after the original movie. Not only ...
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is the true meaning of an epic
By Danielle Cherry
Crashing waves on a never-ending horizon. Torrents of soldiers running through a black sand beach. And a startling claustrophobic view of the inside of the Trojan horse. These are the images that Christopher Nolan paints across the screen in his newest project: “The Odyssey"
By all means this story is an epic, faithfully following the tales from Homer’s the Odyssey, and the perils that Odysseus must undergo to get home. Through the trials, Odysseus’ heart ...
‘Enola Holmes 3’ is one of Netflix’s best investments
By Danielle Cherry
“Tis I!” Oh to hear those words again brings joy to my ears. Enola Holmes, the younger sister of famous detective Sherlock Holmes, has a problem—she’s in love with a lord.
At least that’s the biggest problem Enola faces at the start of the movie. Prepared to walk down the aisle for Lord Tewkesberry, a series of kidnappings tragically interrupts Enola’s happily ever after. Despite Enola’s doubts about the marriage, her heart is torn between ...
‘The Sheep Detectives’ is a near-perfect family mystery
By Josh Ball
“Among you are a fool, a bad shepherd, a spring lamb, a winter lamb, a victim, and two murderers.”
George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) was a shepherd. Each night he read to his sheep. Night by night, chapter by chapter, George led the sheep through mystery novels. Unknown to him, the creatures understood every word. This beloved pastime was cut short when George died during a rainy night.
Seeing the incompetence of the local cop, Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun) and sheep ...
‘Toy Story 5’ fails to capture the wonder and imagination of its namesake
By Josh Ball
Few names are bigger in animation than Pixar Animation Studios. Across four decades, the studio produced 30 movies, entertaining children and adults alike, all the while telling timeless tales. Pixar’s first film, “Toy Story,” turned into one of its most lucrative series. The most recent installment, “Toy Story 5,” makes the company deserving of a eulogy for its downfall.
In 1995, the former film introduced the world to Buzz, Woody, Andy and the rest. With this, ...
