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This Month in A&E: November

This Month in A&E: November

Jadyn Barker, Reporter
November 2, 2023

Films "Polaris," Directed by Kirsten Carthew, November 7 in theaters A young warrior girl, raised by a polar bear in the frozen world of a post-apocalyptic 2144, must survive and fight after she is captured by a brutal rival tribe. "Your Lucky Day," Directed by Daniel...

Ranking the Top 6 Horror Franchises

Ranking the Top 6 Horror Franchises

Joshua Woodman, Reporter
October 28, 2023

With Halloween on the horizon, I came to realize I've watched very little horror films during this spooky season. There are undoubtedly so many different movies to choose from over the various subgenres of the horror collection, that one might find it hard to decide what to watch....

Spookely the Square Pumpkin: An Odd Ride, With a Lot of Heart

“Spookely the Square Pumpkin:” An Odd Ride, With a Lot of Heart

Colby Sherwin
October 27, 2023

Have you ever heard of "Spookley the Square Pumpkin," the 45-minute movie released by Holiday Hill Farm? I watched it as a kid many times with my family. The musical came out in 2004 and a fun message for kids about being themself and not judging a book by its cover. I wanted...

Why Burnt Offerings Was Before Its Time

Why “Burnt Offerings” Was Before Its Time

Isabella Timpano, Reporter
October 19, 2023

"I've been waiting for you, Ben." If I had to guess, many of you have not seen the 1976 horror film "Burnt Offerings". As a trailblazer in the psychological horror world, the film presented one-of-a-kind, complex ideas and plot twists. I'm here, however, to argue that this...

Storied Actor Sir Michael Caine Retires

Storied Actor Sir Michael Caine Retires

Mitchell McIntosh, Reporter
October 19, 2023

World-renowned British actor Michael Caine has announced that he will be retiring from acting following the release of his newest film. "I keep saying I'm going to retire. Well, I am now." Caine told BBC Radio in an interview that was broadcast on October 14. The 90-year-old...

Saw X Brings a New Level of Brutality to the Saw Franchise

Saw X Brings a New Level of Brutality to the Saw Franchise

Finn Lyons, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 3, 2023

There has never been a "Saw" film quite like this one. "Saw X" takes a completely new approach to "Saw" formula, and it is the best decision the franchise could have ever made. Instead of running two storylines parallel to each other, "Saw X" sticks to one storyline in which...

This month in A&E: October

This month in A&E: October

Colby Sherwin, Editor in Chief
October 1, 2023

With another busy month for content on the horizon, here are the blockbusters and hidden gems coming out over the month of October! Films "Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Tale" - Directed by Taylor Molden, October 3 in Theaters In a heartwarming journey through the magical world...

Heading into Saw X, What is the Best Saw Film?

Heading into Saw X, What is the Best Saw Film?

Finn Lyons, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2023

Saw is one of the most iconic horror franchises of the 2000s. It has had a resurgence in the past few years with Jigsaw, Spiral: From from the Book of Saw, and the new Saw attractions you can visit. Now, Saw X is about to hit theaters, it is time to look back at which Saw movie...

Veggie Tales created by Phil Vischer & Mike Nawrocki

Ranking the Top 10 Veggie Tales

Colby Sherwin
August 17, 2023

VeggieTales is a biblical cartoon created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki. The first episode, titled "Where's God When I'm S-scared," aired on VCS on December 21, 1983. Over the years, VeggieTales produced two feature films, and three shows, and concluded in 2021. As someone...

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This Month in Arts and Entertainment: April

Finn Lyons, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2023

Films Guy Ritchie's The Covenant Movie, Directed By Guy Ritchie, April 21 in theaters United States Army Sergeant John Kinley and Afghan interpreter Ahmed are ambushed and Ahmed saves Kinley's life. Ahmed and his family were promised safe passage to America, but Kinley learns...