Filmmaking not limited to theaters
Recently, legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg has spoken out against Netflix, shunning the prospect of its films getting nominated for Academy Awards after Netflix’s “Roma” took home three awards at the 91st Academy Awards, including Best Director and Foreign Language Film….
Diversity in media makes difference
In modern films, video games and books, many people are calling for increased diversity. Instead of having a romantic subplot between a man and a woman, some suggest they should be replaced with a gay couple. Alternatively, instead of a…
Teenagers too young to vote
Massachusetts residents are currently lobbying to adjust the voting age from 18 to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote as well, but it is ill-conceived to grant high school sophomores the right to vote. The argument is that they are…
Trudeau scandal reveals American polarization
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been popular with liberal Canadians for his self-proclaimed feminism and dedication to equality in government. He famously built a 50-50 gender split in his cabinet, stating that “It’s important to be here before you…
Travel ban difficult for students
Just imagine this: you are a collegiate swimmer, working hard to make it to the national invitational. You finally hit that time where you are going to the national meet to represent your school, your team, your family and so…
‘Game of Thrones’ third season ups game with several weddings
By 2013, “Game of Thrones” was quickly becoming a household name in the field of entertainment. The third season would further the complexity of the groundbreaking story, though notable signature elements the show still employs were birthed during the tumultuous…
‘Captain Marvel’ flies high at Box Office
“Captain Marvel,” easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year, was finally released to theaters this past weekend. Before fans could reach the theater, however, they were shown scathing reviews about how disappointing it was. None of the…
Fans avidly prepare for ‘Game of Thrones’ final season
All avid watchers on the walls and readers of the “Game of Thrones” series have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming final season and the epic conclusion. The series that has been a part of so many childhoods for the last…
Nintendo Switch making attempt to rival PS4, Xbox One
The Nintendo Switch has been worming its way into the current video market, a market saturated with other consoles like Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. It is not an easy market to get into, but if there is a…
‘American Gods’ kicks off season 2 with ‘New Gods,’ messy CGI
If one were to hear from a random stranger sitting next to them on a plane that they were living in a world inhabited by deities and other mythological figures, would their reaction be fight or flight? This is exactly…
