Dave Filoni once again exceeds all expectations with ‘Tales of the Jedi’
By Chris Karenbauer
I have waited a long time for “Tales of the Jedi” to drop, and let’s just say Dave Filoni has been exceeding my expectations since “The Clone Wars. “Tales of the Jedi” has six 15-minute episodes, and although I wish Filoni gave us more, it’s so well made that we don’t need more.
“Tales of the Jedi” follows two main characters: Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano. But I think the most interesting arc is Count Dooku. Yes, Ahsoka is a great character, and I ...
‘Till’ tells the gut-wrenching story of Emmett Till and his courageous mother
By Anna Harman
This story was extremely difficult to translate to the big screen. Director and co-writer Chinonye Chukwu was very careful in telling the horrific, indubitable truth of the crimes committed against Emmett Till. “Till” portrayed the true story of 14-year-old Emmett Till (Jalyn Hall) who was brutally murdered by white supremacists in Mississippi. The director didn’t stop at telling Emmett’s story, he also told the story of Mamie Till (Danielle Deadwyler), who became an ...
‘Black Adam’ puts the power back into the DCEU
By Ben Konuch
"You like to split the world into just good and evil, but it's easy for you when you're the one drawing the line."
My relationship with the DCEU has been shaky, to say the least. I’m a huge fan of DC’s characters, with Batman and his extended lore of sidekicks and villains being a big percentage of my favorite comic book characters. When it comes to DC’s modern film adaptations of these characters, though, the first few years of the DC Extended Universe have been ...
‘The Premonition at Wither Farm’ is a chilling fall read
By Ella Smith
As the season of pumpkin spice lattes, flannel and leaves arrived, so did the season of chilling reads. Jaime Jo Wright has been one of my favorite authors for a while now, partially due to her ability to write chilling scenes that remain in your memory long after the last chapter.
Her latest book “The Premonition as Withers Farm” does not disappoint with a plethora of haunting descriptions. The book has dueling timelines - one in the early nineteen hundreds and ...
‘Ticket To Paradise’ is a blissful getaway
By Samuel M Acosta
When I originally saw the trailer for “Ticket to Paradise”, it just seemed to be like every other low-quality rom-com that has come out in recent years. I went into the theater with few expectations, really only seeing it because I was going with friends. Over the next couple of hours, however, I ended up having so much fun that I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. This movie does not beat the audience over the head with overused tropes, but rather brings a fresh ...
Is ‘Wendell and Wild’ a spooky Halloween treat or a messy trick?
By Janie Walenda
In many ways, “Wendell and Wild” is my ideal movie. That’s what I thought when I first watched the trailer. Stop-motion animation, strong visual flair and Key and Peele are about everything I could ask for. The one aspect that made me hesitate about the film was its iffy mythology. Having now seen the film, all my original reactions were correct.
It’s plain to see how much stop-motion animation has evolved since director and writer Henry Selick’s other ...
Movie review: ‘Paul’s Promise’
Faith-based film to be shown on Cedarville campus
By Paul Miller with Prof. Sean O’Connor
Over the past few years, movies that examine social justice issues are on the rise. Most are centered around race.
In 2022, notable releases included “Nope,” “The Woman King, and “Till.” Less often, however, do these films tackle these issues with a Christian worldview, unfortunately. But, on October 21, a lesser-known faith-based film was released in theaters nationwide with the ...
‘The School for Good and Evil’ is dangerously shallow
By Katlynn Rossignol
Sofia and Agatha of Galvador are whisked away from their small medieval town and enrolled in the School for Good and Evil, where the descendants of fairy tale characters are trained in magic. But upon arrival, the girls believe they are put in the wrong schools and must find a way to switch before it’s too late.
Positives:
“The School for Good and Evil” is a visual spectacle, filled with plenty of fun visual effects. The ‘blood-magic’ is especially ...
Payton Burdette – A Comedic Talent That Influences Others
By Zoe Ekeh
Payton Burdette is a sophomore majoring in Broadcast and Digital Media and specializing in video production. He is the president of the Cedarville University improv comedy organization LOL.
LOL, which stands for Love To Laugh, was created 10 to 15 years ago and was originally known as DTR - Define The Relationship.
Hour-long shows are held once a month in the DMC’s recital hall. A host will introduce a show followed by different improv games that club members ...
‘Rings of Power’ Finale Attempts Ties to Tolkien’s Lore
By Janie Walenda
This review contains spoilers for the whole of “Rings of Power” season one
I’m not sure how I feel about the season finale of “Rings of Power.” That’s not a great first sentence for a review, but that has been the overwhelming feeling that has stuck with me. On one hand, the finale delivers its twists with its usual style and a surprising amount of complexity. However, the developments in this episode do nothing to lessen my concerns about how “Rings ...
