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I enjoyed the idea of the album being called Man’s Best Friend, with some songs being a guide for things to understand about some women. (Antonette Dietz - Contributor).

Dietz: Man’s best friend or internet’s worst enemy?

Antonette Dietz, Contributor September 17, 2025

On Aug. 29, 2025, pop singer Sabrina Carpenter released her seventh studio album titled "Man’s Best Friend." The discourse around this album has been overwhelmingly negative, and listeners have shamed...

"It’s a rare moment in the film where I believe the danger feels immediate, physical, and almost personal," / Staff Writer, Michael Bautista

Dinosaurs Still Roar, but the Story Falls Flat in ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

In “Jurassic World: Rebirth”, Universal Pictures attempts to inject new DNA into a franchise that refuses to remain extinct. While dinosaurs may have gone extinct 66 million years ago, they certainly...

"At the end of the day, I think that Jeremiah is simply too immature and unreliable for Belly," - Managing Editor / Katie Thorn

Thorn: I’m team Conrad and here’s why

Katie Thorn, Managing Editor September 10, 2025

*Column consists of slight spoilers* As the warm, hot summer air turns cool and brisk, there is one thing on most rom-com lovers’ minds - "The Summer I Turned Pretty."  Originally, a book trilogy...

"In The White Lotus season three, creator Mike White packs his signature satirical suitcase, moral ambiguity, and slow-simmering chaos." - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

Tension in Paradise: White Lotus Season 3 Balances Beauty, Drama, and Dark Laughs

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

Paradise is never just paradise at the world’s most luxurious and exotic hotel chain.  In The White Lotus season three, creator Mike White packs his signature satirical suitcase, moral ambiguity,...

"The once-generational artist and voice of an era is being introduced to a new audience 60 years later." - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Bob Dylan’s “Bringing It All Back Home” review

Shane Bagot, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

The biopic “A Complete Unknown” has been released, bringing Bob Dylan back into pop culture. The once-generational artist and voice of an era is being introduced to a new audience 60 years later. That...

"As someone studying and working in journalism, I could understand the morbid curiosity behind Jessie’s eyes as she found herself capturing moments of conflict. The film does a good job of balancing her eager excitement with Dunst’s character's anxiety and trepidation." - Photo via Maryella Gallardo.

The thin line between fact & fiction: “Civil War” chronicles journalists amidst conflict

Isaac Linsk April 24, 2024

Known for his striking visuals and for exploring themes like grief or AI in previous films like Annihilation or Ex-Machina, Alex Garland has decided to tackle American Culture in his latest historical-fiction...

"The Ghostbusters are going to need a lot more help to vanquish this new ancient evil once and for all, but where will they find reinforcements who know how to fight ghosts?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Chilling adventures await in “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” – The Spengler Family returns

Brendan Cohen April 4, 2024

Something strange has returned to the neighborhood, and everyone’s favorite ghost fighters and heroes are back in a brand-new movie! Celebrating 40 years of the “Ghostbusters” franchise, Sony Studios...

"With a runtime of one hour and 34 minutes, “Kung Fu Panda 4” is fast-paced from the start which causes it to become rushed near the end." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Critics clash over “Kung Fu Panda 4″: Is the franchise losing its punch?

Sarah Shockey March 20, 2024

The anticipated fourth installment to the Kung Fu Panda franchise released in theaters on March 8. Starring Jack Black as the dragon warrior Po, “Kung Fu Panda 4” follows his reluctant journey to...

"In a thrilling adventure, Villeneuve takes viewers on Paul’s journey of acceptance, revenge, and emotionally conflicting decision-making." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”: A visual spectacle & sci-fi triumph

Sarah Shockey March 18, 2024

The second installment of the franchise, “Dune: Part Two” brings the second half of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune” to life, a book that has long been considered the epitome...

"'Madame Web' was a superhero movie with no superheroes, truly one of a kind. Besides the fact that Cassie has no physical advantages, the three girls didn’t have any of their powers yet so as one can imagine, the fight scenes were complete crap." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Web of disappointment: Why “Madame Web” takes the crown as the worst Sonyverse film

Sarah Shockey February 22, 2024

If you’ve ever seen those users on TikTok making videos eating certain foods or using a product saying “I tried this so you don’t have to," this review is essentially the same thing. I watched “Madame...

"One, Oliver, has fallen into an obsessive love for Felix. Or two, that he is extremely envious of him. The lines between love and resentment become deeply blurred, leaving the audience with quite the confusion, and it’s important to note that the distinction is never really made clear in the film." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Breaking down the dark twists of “Saltburn”: A rollercoaster of obsession & deceit

Sophia Fandino February 22, 2024

Since its release on Nov. 17, 2023, “Saltburn” has quite literally broken the internet, and for good reason. Since then, the film has already been nominated for “Best Picture” at the Critics Choice...

"The film does tackle the topic of toxic masculinity throughout the film. Even though the Von Erich brothers expect Mike (sorry, Mike) to have some of the best physiques to be put on screen, these are still men who go through emotions and insecurities." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Wrestling with family demons: Emotional impact of “The Iron Claw” on the Von Erich legacy

Bryant Lopez February 14, 2024

The story of the Von Erich family is one of sadness and brotherhood. The Von Erich family was a professional wrestling family out of Texas. The film follows them on their quest to capture a world title. The...

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