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Opinion: It’s disrespectful to remake animated stories in live action

By Frank Remski · Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

When it comes to adapting animated stories into live action, there’s a number of things that can and have gone wrong. In a Hollywood obsessed with adaptations and where animation is looked down upon as “for kids,“ is there even a way to make these films and TV series well?

Review: FKA twigs’s ‘Eusexua’ is filled with blissful bangers

By Frank Remski · Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

The newest album from alternative pop artist FKA twigs, “Eusexua” took the listener on a pursuit of transcendent euphoria. The album lived up to its promise, delivering beautiful and thoughtful pop songs throughout.

Review: ‘Star Trek: Section 31’ is a headache inducing disaster

By Frank Remski · Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

“Star Trek: Section 31” was a television film following Philippa Georgiou, a character from the series “Star Trek: Discovery.” The visuals were the only redeeming quality, as the film had weak acting, one-dimensional characters, and a disastrous plot.

Review: 'XO, Kitty' is full of love triangles

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

Cathcart shows her genuine emotions behind Kitty’s character of self-discovery. She portrays the confusing feelings perfectly while also being hurt by trying to find her mother’s family in Korea.

Review: 'Black Diamond' follows a deadly love triangle

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025

In "Black Diamond," Elena is determined to leave her old life behind, and this turns into a deadly game.

Review: 'Your Fault' leaves fans in tears

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Jan. 20, 2025

In "Your Fault," the connection between Nick and Noah is undeniable, their chemistry keeps fans intrigued. This film follows their relationship as it gets more complicated.

Review: 'Missing You' is a thrilling limited series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025

In "Missing You," Kat Donovan is a strong female main character who is a detective who will stop at nothing until the truth comes to light. She is a determined detective who will discover the horrible truth behind an operation that could be connected to her ex-fiance.

Review: Netflix's 'The Six Triple Eight' tells a powerful true story

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

In "The Six Triple Eight," Kerry Washington performs incredibly well as Major Charity Adams. Her character conveys strong and brave emotions while facing discrimination as a Black woman.

Review: 'Carry-On' is a suspenseful Christmas thriller

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025

Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman’s action scenes are intense and thrilling in Netflix's "Carry On." Bateman is a tremendous, unexpected villain in this exciting film.

Review: 'A Brooklyn Love Story' portrays a heartfelt community

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

The chemistry between Mike and Honey in "A Brooklyn Love Story" is cute and wholesome. Their love for one another gives a meet-cute vibe.

Review: 'Dune: Prophecy' somehow makes superpowered space nuns boring

By Frank Remski · Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025

"Dune: Prophecy" features a strong cast and good CGI effects, but its lifeless cinematography, weak world building, and lackluster writing leave much to be desired.

Review: 'Nosferatu' — the gothic tale reborn

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024

In "Nosferatu," Skarsgard's acting was intriguing. The vampire’s old English and creepiness of voice blended well, showing his character's true intentions and evilness.

Review: Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' is full of adventure and loyalty

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Dec. 30, 2024

The music in "Mufasa" was beautifully done and gave the audience this lightness to the story. It captured the emotion behind the characters.

Review: Netflix's 'Maria' gives an outstanding performance

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Dec. 23, 2024

"Maria" is a beautiful film that captures the sadness of Maria Callas's final days. It highlights the deep meaning behind the pain she experiences.

Review: Netflix's 'Black Doves' is a thrilling series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

"Black Doves" is a perfect, thrilling show, especially during this time of the year as it occurs during Christmas time. The action scenes are intense and keep the audience on their feet.

Review: 'The Madness' is a captivating thriller series

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024

The acting in "The Madness" is incredible and shows the true emotions behind the characters. The series is filled with deep meanings behind the fear of black individuals facing white supremacists.

Review: A horse girl gallops in anime Middle-earth in 'The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim'

By Frank Remski · Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024

"The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" brought fans a new standalone anime film in Middle-earth, but it missed the mark.

Review: 'Cruel Intentions' reboot leaves fans astonished

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

"Cruel Intentions" is trending on Prime Video. This show is about toxic college students in sororities and fraternities. It is a romantic, suspenseful, and thrilling show that keeps the audience intrigued every episode.

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EMU Theatre brings 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' to the modern day in a hysterical way

By Frank Remski · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

EMU Theatre For the Young Tour brought an accessible and digestible version of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to campus.

Review: Pua the Pig is back in 'Moana 2'

By Mariam Fakhreddine · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Moana is selfless and determined to break this curse even if she does not make it. This adventure is full of obstacles and pirate coconuts.