Foreign Film Series: ‘Surprised by Oxford’ lightens the mood while still promoting thought
By Teagan Warren
What is a Christian film? The discussion after the film touched on this question. Many students appeared disappointed or at least confused about the diminishment of the Gospel in the film adaptation of “Surprised by Oxford” in comparison to the memoir by Carolyn Weber. The intersection of film and faith fascinates me, so I was thrilled to write this article. Although I agreed with some of the students’ concerns, I saw the film as overwhelmingly positive.
The film ...
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season three is a pretty ugly love triangle
By Amelia Morris
Whether you are team Conrad, team Jeremiah or even team Anti-Belly, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” an Amazon Prime original series, has taken audiences all over the world by storm. The series, based on a trilogy of books by the same name, stars Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) as she navigates a love triangle between the two Fisher brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno).
Every summer, Belly and her family meet with their ...
‘Knights of Guinevere’ brings back the golden age of 2D animation
By John Hiett
“Knights of Guinevere” is a 2D animated show that dabbles both into the psychological thriller and sci-fi genre. The show is produced by Glitch productions who is known for the animated indie shows on YouTube such as “The Amazing Digital Circus” and “Murder Drones.”
The show’s creator and main writer is Dana Terrace, an ex-Disney writer who is best known for her previous work on “The Owl House.” Terrace came to Glitch after originally pitching her ...
After years of silence the bells ring clear as Team Cherry finally releases ‘Hollow Knight: Silksong’
By Madison Dyer
After seven years of waiting, several false release dates and thousands of internet memes, indie game developer Team Cherry finally released “Hollow Knight: Silksong.”
The first installment, “Hollow Knight.” released in 2017, and quickly became a favorite among indie gamers. The adventure-driven platformer features an elegant score, recognizable artwork and an intriguing story. Players guide an adorable little bug across the expansive world of Hallownest, on a ...
‘House of David’ Season 2 premiere focuses on the battle after Goliath’s death
By Sophia Monastra
Last semester, a now-graduated Cedars writer reviewed the first season of “House of David,” both at midseason and end of season with incredibly positive reviews. Despite the reviewer’s praise, I put off watching the series until a recent showing of “House of David”’s Season two premiere at Cedarville University.
He was right. I should have been watching “House of David” this whole time. Season one of “House of David” focused on the time ...
‘My Life With the Walter Boys’ is this Fall’s newest love triangle
By Amelia Morris
Today’s obsession with the love triangle is nothing new. Lately, "The Summer I Turned Pretty" has been occupying most viewers' attention, but its biggest rival is “My Life With the Walter Boys.” Season two of the hit Netflix series premiered a few short weeks ago on August 28 after an almost a two year wait.
Which brother will she choose? The possibilities are literally endless.
“My Life With the Walter Boys” is a Netflix original series based on the book ...
The release of ‘Breach’ concludes Twenty One Pilots’ lore
By Madison Dyer
With the release of “Breach” on September 12th, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dunn wrap up at least a decade of mysterious storytelling.
Casual listeners may not be aware that since “Blurryface” released in 2015, Twenty One Pilots has slowly woven a deep and symbolic story through their music. Some sources insist that they can see themes and characters in “Vessel” (2013) and “Twenty One Pilots” (2009) as well, but it explicitly began in “Blurryface.”
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Phil Wickham’s “Song of the Saints” reminds us of those who’ve gone before
By Megan Deets
Phil Wickham’s latest album “Song of the Saints” is filled with both the soft reflections and the energetic praise that listeners have come to expect from Wickham over the last several years. Fans of his previous work will add these songs to their list of favorites as well. Some of this music is already being used in churches’ worship services, which will likely continue in the next few months.
“Song of the Saints” is yet again another successful worship ...
Ed Sheeran’s disjointed new album ‘Play’ has something for everyone
By Eva Tweeten
Ed Sheeran’s eighth album, titled “Play”, has recently been released on Spotify and Apple Music to mixed reviews. With cross-cultural influences, particularly from South and West Asia, the album is certainly different from those Sheeran has produced before. And yet, each song still feels distinctively Sheeran–for better or for worse.
One of the greatest draws to this newest album involves the collaborations between Sheeran and Eastern artists, which can be ...
‘The Long Walk’ displays hope in the face of adversity
By John Hiett
In an alternate timeline where the United States has become a totalitarian country, “The Long Walk” is a film set in a dystopian future where 50 kids, one from each state, compete in an annual walk until one is left standing.
The 2025 survival thriller film is a movie adaptation of Stephen King's very first novel published all the way back in 1979: “The Long Walk.” It was one of King’s very first books as a freshman in college, taking heavy inspiration from the ...
