Come with me, and you’ll be, in a review of a fun yet shallow ‘Wonka’
By Thomas J. Cromer
(The following review will contain light spoilers)
The Film in Overview:
The 2023 film “Wonka” is overall an enjoyable watch from multiple different perspectives The music, setting and characters all fit together to create an entertaining film, even if it ultimately is a somewhat unfulfilled one. ”Wonka” is designed to be mostly just for entertainment and has very little depth to actually offer. The film is not designed to be a thought-provoking ...
What ‘Barbie’ and female representation means for us
By Janie Walenda
It’s odd when the most successful film of the year is the most controversial. However, “Barbie” has earned close to 1.5 billion dollars, sparkling in glittery pink and sparking waves of outrage.
Christians could easily dismiss the “Barbie” film immediately. At first glance, it seems to embrace every idea about gender that stands opposite to Christian values. These fears are not necessarily unfounded.
The film embraces ...
Dr. and Mrs. Anderson Impact Students Through Their Faithful Service at Cedarville University
By Esther Fultz
Good professors create a warm, welcoming environment for students to learn while simultaneously challenging them to grow and improve. They are passionate about student’s academic success but ultimately prioritize students’ spiritual health and service to others.
Senior Professor of Music and Director of the Concert Chorale, and Assistant Professor of Piano Pedagogy and Director of the Keyboard Pedagogy Program, Mrs. Connie Anderson fit this description well. ...
Paradox or Hidden Truth: The Enigma of Christian Motifs in Secular Film
By Ben Konuch
Film and television are a medium uniquely suited for effectively telling stories that move us with a fusion of underlying themes with emotional weight through visual performance.
We feel the weight of Tony Stark's sacrifice in "Avengers: Endgame" because of the multiple movies that we spent watching this character come to life. The high-quality writing and an outstanding performance instilled an emotional attachment and connection with us. When films or television use ...
‘The Boy and the Heron’ meets every expectation
By Ashleigh Clark
This review includes light spoilers for “The Boy and the Heron.” You have been warned.
It was no surprise when I walked into the theater for “The Boy and the Heron” that I would find Hayao Miyazaki’s newest work to be a surreal experience. His latest film intertwines music, animation and storytelling into one beautiful narrative, a feat he accomplishes masterfully in all his works. Miyazaki’s new film provides an adventure with stunning animation that ...
It’s the most wonderful time for a film!
Edited by Janie Walenda and Ben Konuch
How do you spending your December nights? For the Walenda family, we often bunk down after a long day of Christmas festivities and turn on a Christmas movie. I cherish this time with my family as we revisit old favorites and explore new festive films. Just as we did last year, several Arts and Entertainment writers have shared their favorite Christmas movies below to help you and your family find your next holiday watch.
Janie Walenda: ...
Cedarville University welcomes Christmas with this year’s heartwarming concert
By Mitchell DeBusk
Cedarville’s annual Community Christmas Celebration has dazzled attendees for over twenty years and this year’s musical extravaganza proved no exception. Featuring performances from the University Jazz Band, Women’s Choir, Concert Chorale, Orchestra and Harp Ensemble, every section had the opportunity to demonstrate their talents as well as their Christmas spirit.
Dixon Ministry Center’s Jeremiah Chapel was packed to the brim with eager families and ...
‘Leave the World Behind’ weaves existential dread into a new type of apocalyptic drama
By Ben Konuch
“Haven’t you been picking up on what’s going on out there? We’ve all been deserted.”
If you were to have a conversation with me about who I thought were the greatest visionaries in film from the last ten years, you would probably get annoyed with how often I would bring up Sam Esmail. The director and showrunner of the television series “Mr. Robot,” which I have absolutely adored since its first season twist, Esmail has time and time again demonstrated his ...
Megan Gorog’s recital is an emotional tribute to a musical education
By Hannah Newman
Megan Gorog’s got “the musical bug.” With two music teachers for parents and two sisters who studied music, it would have been hard for her to miss out. Now, in her senior year of college, she pays tribute to the years she’s spent learning and loving music through her senior violin recital.
Gorog, a senior music education major, has been playing the violin since she was seven and hasn’t put it down since. When she was in high school, she decided that she wanted ...
Sound of Freedom generates controversy and creates conversation around a call to action
By Esther Fultz
Human trafficking is not a topic many people want to discuss. Although the vast majority of people in both Christian and secular circles agree that human trafficking is a horrific atrocity, overwhelmingly few have actually done something to address the issue, and most of us remain undereducated on the magnitude of the problem.
“Sound of Freedom,” released in theaters on July 4, 2023, is a film that attempts to bring this issue to light. Jim Caviezel portrays Tim ...
