The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade
By Amelia Morris
“The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade” by James Dashner weaves a story told from four different perspectives of a war-driven dystopian world overcome with disease, destruction and chaos. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations.
“The Maze Cutter: The Infinite Glade” was released this September as the final book in the “Maze Cutter” Trilogy. The book takes place 73 years after the original “Maze Runner” series and features characters descended ...
‘The Smashing Machine’ delivers plenty of hard-hitting moments, though very few involve fists
By Gabriel Payne
What matters the most to you in the world? What is that one thing which without it, your life would absolutely fall apart? For UFC pioneer Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), the thing of central importance is victory over every aspect of his life.
Kerr is not a man who loses in anything, at least until that fateful day which would define the rest of his life. Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut “The Smashing Machine” is a deep dive into the turbulent life and ...
‘One Battle After Another’ Shines as an Example of Political Commentary
By John Hiett
“One Battle After Another” is a comedic political thriller that tackles and explores the various political and personal struggles that all Americans deal with. The film is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson who is best known for his movie, “There Will Be Blood,” and filmmaking style that involves character centric stories and intricate cinematography.
“One Battle After Another” starts its focus on a far-left revolutionary group called the French 75, who loudly and ...
‘Marvel Zombies’ gruesomely shows what fun animation looks like
By Danielle Cherry
*Disclaimer: Marvel Zombies is filled with gore and rated MA for its graphic portrayal of a zombie apocalypse. While viewer discretion is advised in watching, reader digestion is encouraged when taking in my thoughts.
Picture a typical day in the Marvel Universe. A pedestrian is just minding their business until, hold on a second… is that a zombie?! Marvel Studios explores what the MCU would look like if a zombie apocalypse broke out, stemming from their popular ...
‘Adulthood’ is a disastrous attempt to combine humor, family fun and artistic quality
By Gabriel Payne
Actor-turned-director Alex Winter’s newest project, “Adulthood”, is a film unlike any that I have ever seen. The movie stars Josh Gad, affectionately known as the voice actor for Olaf the snowman by the majority of audiences, and Kaya Scodelario, of Maze Runner and Pirates of the Caribbean fame. The pair play two siblings, Noah and Meg Robles, who discover the literal meaning of "skeletons in the closet” while exploring their childhood home. The central storyline is ...
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 ...
