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 ...
Summer releases ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Superman’ continue Hollywood’s tradition of heroes versus villains.
By Josh Ball and John Hiett
This summer two action packed movies hit screens, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” and “Superman.” Although both are full of action, their plots are resoundingly different.
When Sony Pictures Animation’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters” released on Netflix it became an instant fan-favorite. While the film itself skyrocketed to the top of Netflix’s streaming statistics, the songs themselves shot to chart-topping notoriety.
As the name suggests, the movie ...
New kids’ movie ‘The Light of the World’ tells the story of Jesus in a unique way
By Josh Ball
The story of Jesus in the Bible is the greatest ever told. Even cynics recognize His teachings are impactful. This nature has given the Gospel narratives many retellings.
Rarely do movies so blatantly tell the Gospel story as 2004s: “The Passion of the Christ.” The latest exception to this trend is “The Light of the World,” released by the Salvation Poem Project. Aimed toward young kids, the movie sets out to tell the story of man’s salvation through the eyes of a ...
Foreign Film Series: ‘One Life’poignantly recounts the story of the man who saved 669 refugee children
By Teagan Warren
Although this PG-rated film (a rare find in World War II films) shows no blood or warfare, “One Life” impressed me.
“One Life” powerfully tells the narrative of a London stockbroker named Nicholas Winton who saved 669 refugee children. In the months leading up to World War II, children and their families fled to unoccupied Prague after Hitler had gained occupation of Austria and part of Czechoslovakia.
Nicholas, commonly called Nicky, visits Prague and ...
Season two of ‘Wednesday’ brings thrills and chills to the fall season
By Danielle Cherry
The Adams family is back, ready for another year of mystery and mayhem at Nevermore Academy. Wednesday Adams is just as dismal and deceptive as before, but now faces a jarring problem, a lack of premonitions.
Throughout the series, fans of the original Adams family will be thrilled to see more members joining the ranks,creating a growing spiderweb of lore for Wednesday’s story. Back in season one, it was obvious Wednesday and her mother Morticia were on ...
The Mixed Bag Movies of Summer: ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘F1’ and ‘The Bad Guys 2’
By Amelia Morris
This summer was packed with mixed genres of movies. Each one had a story to tell and a weekend of summer to dominate and prove itself to the audience. But, they could not all succeed. Some films would make huge breakthroughs in the opening weekend, just to eventually drop off because of word-of-mouth. Others would be able to maintain a stagnant presence in theaters for months after its release. “Lilo & Stitch,” “F1” and “The Bad Guys 2” all debuted this ...
Josiah Queen’s “Mt. Zion” is a call to our generation
By Megan Deets
At the age of 22, Josiah Queen continues to rise to the top of Christian music charts. His newest album, titled “Mt. Zion,” was released on August 22. It includes 12 songs, which are three more than his first full-length album, “The Prodigal.”
In “Mt. Zion,” Queen stays true to his original style that blends folk, country, and contemporary Christian together. The instruments for his songs are soft and melodic, largely made up of acoustic guitar and, on occasi...
