Television

New campus streaming service, Swoop Cinema, free to EMU students

Swoop Cinema, a new streaming service free for students, offers hundreds of movies and TV shows. Swoop Cinema can be accessed by anyone who is connected to any campus Wi-Fi network.

Review: ‘Say Nothing’ is a good introduction to the intense history of conflict between Britain and Ireland

The Troubles era is reexamined through the eyes of people that lived through it with a focus on Dolours Price, Marian Price and Jean McConville.

Review: ‘The White Lotus’ once again combines luxury, misery with its third season

The third season of “The White Lotus” brought its melodrama to Thailand. It was the most thematically rich season so far with beautiful scenery and great acting. Although the pacing of the series was rocky and it wasn’t as entertaining as season two.

Review: 'Severance' season 2 brings an already mind-bending show to masterful new heights

“Severance” was a sci-fi thriller series on Apple TV+ where people split their memories from their other memories, making them two people. The second season had new highs for the series, with incredible acting, twists, and cinematography.

Review: ‘Zero Day’ is insufferably shallow and self-important

“Zero Day” is a political thriller, limited series from Netflix. It followed a former U.S. president navigating a nation-wide cyber attack. Though the series presented itself as a thoughtful take on U.S. politics, it had nothing insightful to say and was far too vague. On top of its shallowness, it was bland.

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

"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: 'The Penguin' is how Batman villain stories should be told

Opinion: 5 lighthearted shows to watch for a break from homework

School can be stressful, so why not unwind with a little television?

Review: ‘House of the Dragon’ has a fire second season

Season two of the "Game of Thrones" prequel, "House of the Dragon," did not disappoint, and leaves viewers yearning for more.

Review: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder’ keeps the spirit of the novel it adapts

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” managed to bring an intriguing, intricate mystery from novel to screen.

Review: ‘The Acolyte’ is all spectacle, no substance

The latest addition to the "Star Wars" franchise, "The Acolyte," focuses too much on special effects and fails to explore its characters fully.

Review: “Ahsoka” bridges the gap between “Star Wars” animation and live action

The series follows Ahsoka Tano, the apprentice of Anakin Skywalker. In the post-Empire galaxy, she reunites with old allies, mainly Sabine Wren from “Rebels,” to find Grand Admiral Thrawn. The show continues the narratives of “The Clone Wars” and “Rebels” cartoons.

Review: 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' is unsubtly political in the first three episodes of season five

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has been a preferred choice for escapism since its premiere on March 17, 2017. In the first three episodes of its fifth season, the escapism is broken to the audience, as the show takes a political turn.

Review: The last of 'The Last of Us' season one is gripping

"The Last of Us" now has all of its episodes for season one available for streaming on HBO Max. It provided a thrill for both the audience members who are familiar with the game and audience members who are new to the story.

Review: The first half of 'The Last of Us' season one is promising

“The Last of Us” has reached 5/10 episodes in its first season. The show has created phenomenal nostalgia for early 2010s gamers.

Opinion: 'House of the Dragon' is worthy of praise

The first season of “House of the Dragon” is still popular amongst meme groups and friends after six months. How does this show remain relevant?

Review: Netflix series 'The Recruit' allows Noah Centineo a chance to break out of high school roles

In the midst of attraction and fatigue, a new CIA agent chases the case of getting a murderer out of prison to save national secrets. 

Opinion: Quinta Brunson’s 'Abbott Elementary' is one of the most relevant shows on television today

In a time where public school educators seem to be the most overworked and underappreciated that they have ever been, “Abbott Elementary” offers a comedic insight into the lives of those who have a passion for education.  

Opinion: 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' has me stargazing

EMU Digital Divas TV show premiering Wednesday highlights women in STEM

Digital Divas seeks to promote STEM majors and careers to middle and high school girls.