Markiplier’s horror film, ‘Iron Lung,’ is a testament to indie filmmaking
By John Hiett
Have you ever wondered what film holds the record for the most fake blood used ever? Well, that record is 80,000 gallons and is held by the new horror movie, “Iron Lung.” The film is notably directed by Mark Fischbach, or more well known as the YouTuber Markiplier.
That’s right, Markiplier took it upon himself with a small production crew and a $3 million budget to prove that he could adapt a video game into a horror movie. Self-financing the movie himself, ...
It’s ‘The Muppet Show’ with a very special reboot
By Cadence Powers
On Wednesday, February 4th, Disney launched a special of the comedy series, “The Muppet Show.” The show starred the iconic Muppets cast (including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and Gonzo, to name a few) as well as guest stars Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Rudoph and Seth Rogen.
The show alternates between short sketches, members of the crowd and the “backstage” where the Muppets interact with one another and their guest stars. These cuts give the audience both the ...
‘School Spirits’ season three episodes 1-3 set up for another twisted season
By Amelia Morris
The series “School Spirits” merges the genres of murder mystery, rom-com and the afterlife together into a deep story with endless nuances. The release of the first three episodes of season three will surely be no different this time around.
Split River High School, the setting for the series, harbors the spirits of students and teachers alike who have failed to move on from the circumstances of their deaths.
Among the ghosts are Rhonda, Wally, Charlie, Mr. ...
‘Wonder Man’ is a pleasant surprise from Marvel
By Carly Shaner
How would you react if you found out your favorite childhood superhero was getting a reboot? Would you audition if given the chance? For Simon Williams (played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), an aspiring actor, that is a resounding yes.
“Wonder Man” follows Simon as he befriends Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley, formerly the Mandarin) and takes what might be the opportunity of a lifetime. But both are keeping something from each other… something that may jeopardize both of ...
‘Mercy’ demonstrates the dangers of AI in the legal system
By Josh Ball
Is it better to acquit a guilty man or to convict an innocent one? The presumption of innocence we enjoy takes the former stance. Chris Pratt’s new film “Mercy” explores this debate for the modern audience.
In the future, Los Angeles experiments with the Mercy Capital Court. Defendants accused of capital murder find themselves strapped to a chair before an AI judge. Under a presumption of guilt, the defendant is given 90 minutes to clear their name. With access to the ...
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2 shows viewers that a weekly release doesn’t always build hype
By Danielle Cherry
Percy Jackson isn’t like other boys; he is a demigod born of a mortal mother and the Greek god Poseidon. For Percy, life is no longer academics and school games; now it's fighting monsters. In the second season of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Percy struggles as he welcomes a new brother and tries to fight for the camp he has come to call home.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season one was a hit with book fans, staying true to ...
‘The Night Manager’ season 2 episodes 1-3 exceed expectations in intentionality
By Danielle Cherry
Originally made for the screen as a book adaptation, “The Night Manager” follows hotel night-shift concierge, Jonathan Pine, in his whirlwind entry into the world of espionage.
Season one shows us the mess Pine (Tom Hiddleston) got himself into - choosing to save a hotel guest’s life from Richard Roper, a crime boss fronting as a philanthropist. In turn, Pine is sought out by British Intelligence to go undercover as Andrew Birch and infiltrate ...
‘The RIP’ offers meaningful reflection on the meaning of life amidst car chases, big explosions and lots of shootouts
By Gabriel Payne
The intensely drug-controlled, highly dangerous and fast paced underworld of Miami, Florida is a side of life that many do not come into contact with often, if at all. For the majority of America, their lives are neatly experienced in nice, quiet suburban neighborhood developments, without a care or thought given to the millions of dollars and thousands of people involved in illegal lifestyles right under their noses.
This security they feel is due to the valiant efforts ...
‘Finding Her Edge’ is not as cheesy as it sounds
By Amelia Morris
Netflix original series “Finding Her Edge” is the quintessential love triangle, but this time, on ice.
Based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Iacopelli, the series follows the Russo family as they attempt to maintain their “figure skating dynasty” with their young skating team.
The main character, Adrianna is the 17-year-old middle child of the three Russo sisters. Elise, her older sister, is working toward gold in the next Olympics. Her ...
‘Beyond Utopia’ renders harrowing live footage of one family’s escape from North Korea
By Teagan Warren
“We are not leaving North Korea because we want to…we are leaving in order to stay alive,” says one member of the Roh family, the protagonists escaping North Korea in “Beyond Utopia.”
One might suspect the escape would involve going across the South Korean border. However, due to the dense volume of landmines across the border along with intense surveillance, crossing there is virtually impossible. Instead, the Roh family crosses into China then journeys ...
