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, ...
What I Wish I Knew …
By Marian Pope and Linnea Doughman
Carine Ludzack: Freshman Perspectives
Freshmen year flies by, and before you know it, you are about to become a sophomore.
Carine Ludzack, a freshman Professional Writing and Information Design student, reflected on her first year as a Cedarville student and what she would tell incoming freshmen.
“Looking back, I think the biggest thing I wish I knew going into it was to be present,” Ludzack said. “Focus on what you have to do that day, ...
Objective Morality in a World of Antiheroes
How Hollywood convinced a culture there is no difference between good and evil
By Josh Ball
We know the difference between good and evil. Or at least, we used to. C.S. Lewis used this concept of objective morality for the starting point to his deduction of God’s existence in the first part of “Mere Christianity.” Yet, since its release in 1952, our culture has lost this sense of virtue. Hollywood, which produces most of our art, appears incapable of crafting a story with this in ...
Speaking Up about Lyme Disease
Sam Sofio speaks hope in the midst of chronic illness
By Julia Swain
Following his graduation from high school, Sam Sofio, a junior Professional Writing and Information Design major, had his path seemingly laid out for him: attend Boyce College, grow in his faith and enjoy fellowship with other believers.
“I really wanted to be with brothers and sisters in Christ,” Sofio said.
However, financial realities closed that door. Instead of enrolling in the Christian ...
Kingdoms built by Media Connection
What builds a fandom
By Katlynn Rossignol
What does your average Swiftie, self-appointed Jedi and dedicated Seahawks fan have in common? They all have a passion for a specific person, fictional series or team that is referred to collectively as a fandom. Whether you participate in one or not, the cultural influence of fandoms is undeniable.
Carat and Growth Market Reports found that 87% of consumers engage in activities related to their fandoms, pushing the global pop culture ...
