âThe Manorâ awkwardly subverts horror, thriller genres
âThe Manorâ brings a somewhat refreshing plot to the horror and thriller genres. Directed and written by Axelle Carolyn (âSoulmateâ), âThe Manorâ takes place in an elderly home. Judith Albright (Barbara Hershey, âInsidiousâ) suffers from a stroke, causing her to…
âSuper Monkey Ball Banana Maniaâ revives popular SEGA franchise
By William Rogers After a 15-year drought, video game publisher SEGA has revived a dying franchise with their latest âSuper Monkey Ballâ game. âSuper Monkey Ball Banana Mania,â released on Oct. 6, is a blast to play. The franchise has…
‘Sadie’ makes for thrilling novel to read during Halloween season
With spooky season upon us, many are probably looking for something to keep them on the edge of their seats. Some may assume that horror is the only genre that gives off the creepiness everyone wants. However, thrillers can be…
‘Metroid Dread’ shows series return to classic 2D style
After many years of patience and dedication, longtime fans of Nintendoâs 2D action platformer series, âMetroidâ were ecstatic to hear the announcement of the seriesâ fifth mainline installment at the E3 gaming convention in June of this year. Fast forward…
âKingdom Heartsâ character Sora announced as âSmash Bros.â fighter
Nintendo gave a presentation Oct. 5 to unveil DLC Challenger Pack 11 for âSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.â With it came a surprise many fans had been hoping for. Among small things like new Mii costumes, fans learned who the final…
âNo Time to Dieâ satisfyingly ends Daniel Craig âBondâ era
The 25th installment in Eon Productionsâ series of âJames Bondâ films, âNo Time to Dieâ marks an end to actor Daniel Craigâs (âKnives Outâ) time portraying the eponymous character. The fifth entry in the franchise to star Craig, the film…
The Greeting Committee tackles human emotion in ‘Dandelion’
âDandelion,â the sophomore album by indie-rock group, The Greeting Committee, demonstrates the bandâs ability to grasp human emotion in a poignant, reflective way. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, The Greeting Committee, composed of Addie Sartino on lead vocals, Brandon Yangmi…
“All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs,” must-watch for any hockey fan
Amazon Prime Video’s five-episode docuseries “All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs,” shows the inner workings of a professional sports organization from every angle and is a must-watch for any hockey fan. Narrated by life-long Leafs fan Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”),…
Netflix show âSquid Gameâ goes viral after millions watch
Director Hwang Dong-hyukâs (“The Fortress””) show âSquid Gameâ has quickly become Netflixâs newest viral hit of the fall 2021 season, with millions talking about it on social media. The hype is definitely well deserved, as âSquid Gameâ is as good…
âMy Universeâ reflects positive themes in new BTS collaboration
One week ago, Coldplay (âParadiseâ) and K-pop band BTS (“Permission to Dance”) released their new song titled âMy Universe.â To promote the song and to show the process of making it amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a short documentary style video…
