‘The Diplomat’ season three depicts the complexities of life as a government official
By Josh Ball
What are you willing to do to prevent the next world war? This is the question Kate Wyler tries to answer in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” After finding out the origins of a terror plot, she must do everything she can to maintain relations with the United Kingdom to prevent the end of NATO.
Season three picks up with our political leaders in a tense state, holding the world order in a precarious balance. With new President Grace Penn, played by Allison Janney, the plot ...
‘Predator: Badlands’ offers an exhilarating balance between epic showdowns and wholesome fun
By Gabriel Payne
The newest installment of the Predator franchise, Dan Trachtenberg’s “Predator: Badlands,” is an excellent addition to a long list of quality movies. But this movie stands out for so much more than the raw action and adrenaline pumping sequences. It’s funny, heartwarming and thoughtfully deals with refreshingly relevant themes.
The film follows the journey of Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi), a young Yautja warrior seeking to claim honor and glory among his ...
‘The Awakening Tour 2025’ celebrates Christ’s victory over sin and depression
By Katlynn Rossignol
The Awakening Tour visited Dayton, OH, this November to rock a stadium with some of today’s top Christian artists.
Opening the night was We Are Messengers, a contemporary Christian band originating from Ireland. The group opened with their song “Power,” setting the stage for an evening of escalating energy and fun. Making the most of their 45 minute stagetime, the band featured a keytar solo and some of their radio hits, including “Point to You” and ...
Guilmero del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ is a terrific retelling of a classic story
By Cadence Powers
“Frankenstein,” the newest installment in Del Toro’s Gothic film collection and a modern adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, hit select theaters on Oct. 17. Marked by beautiful visuals, powerful writing and a moving soundtrack, the newest installment in “Frankenstein” adaptations demonstrates why Del Toro’s work is so well known for its gothic aesthetic.
The movie opens on a vessel bound to reach the North Pole amongst a Frozen Wasteland. The crew ...
Tame Impala’s Album, ‘Deadbeat’ Celebrates the Mundanity of Life
By John Hiett
Tame Impala's fifth album, “Deadbeat” released on Spotify and Apple music to mixed reviews. For those who don't know, Kevin Parker is the multi-instrumentalist and singer behind the music project named, Tame Impala. Acting as a stage name, Tame Impala is best known for his synth-pop music and famous songs such as “Let It Happen” or “New Person, Same Old Mistakes” from the album “Currents.”
However, the mixed reviews aren't from people who think the songs are ...
‘Regretting You’ is a cute romance with regretful plot progression
By Danielle Cherry
In Colleen Hoover's newest book-turned-movie, “Regretting You,” a family’s life is turned upside down when a cute romance gets out of hand.
Morgan and Chris Grant live a happy life with their beautiful daughter, Clara. Everything is fine, except for the strange feeling that Morgan is missing out on something. The lingering regret turns fatal when Chris passes away, leaving Clara and Morgan to deal with the emotional mess he leaves in his wake. ...
‘Tron: Ares’ is certainly a story set in the Tron universe
By Carly Shaner
I watched both “Tron” movies for the first time this past summer, and I don’t know why I didn’t sooner. My expectations going into “Ares” were just as high as when I first watched “Legacy." Were they met? Yes and no.
“Tron: Ares” begins fifteen years after Sam Flynn left ENCOM for personal reasons and handed it off to the new CEO, Eve Kim (Greta Lee). Rising against them is Dillinger Systems (yes, the 1982 Dillinger), run by Edward’s grandson Julian ...
‘House of Dynamite’ is explosively engaging and brazenly direct from beginning to end
By Gabriel Payne
In our modern era, we have the incredible blessing of only ever considering nuclear war as a distant, theoretical reality. The thought of everything we know and love on this earth facing utter annihilation is a completely foreign concept to the average person. But what if this horrifying possibility became reality? Kathryn Bigelow’s “House of Dynamite” answers this question with gripping realism and fiery intentionality in one of the most uniquely crafted films of the ...
‘Soul on Fire’ is a story that burns bright
By Amelia Morris
“Soul on Fire” is an inspiring true story about John O’Leary who learned to turn an accident into a comeback.
At the age of nine, John O’Leary played with fire, literally. After a house fire that was his fault, John suffered several severe burns over his whole body. The doctors and nurses believed he wouldn’t make it.
Defying all odds, John survived with burn scars, lost fingers and a story to tell. With help from John's family, hospital staff ...
‘The Senior’ falls flat by refusing to let the genre rest
By Josh Ball
Football movies are an old trope. It sounds weird coming from someone who identifies it as his favorite sport, but it’s true. Hollywood uses football stories as a way to write an uplifting story about overcoming adversity, but football means so much more to those who play. “The Senior” conveys both of these messages in a fresh set of paint on the old house of football movies.
The film opens in 1970 on Mike Flynt (Michael Chiklis) playing linebacker for Sul Ross ...
