‘Venom: Let There be Carnage’ makes for exciting Marvel sequel

In the mid-credit scene at the end of “Venom” (2018), serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson, “Zombieland”) said, “there’s gonna be carnage.” Fast-forward to 2021 in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” directed by Andy Serkis (“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle”),…

‘The Many Saints of Newark’ carries on ‘Sopranos’ legacy

Since its 1999 premiere, HBO’s “The Sopranos” has remained one of the most critically-praised and popular series in the history of American television. Media outlets such as Rolling Stone have even gone so far as to refer to it as…

‘It Ends With Us’ novel trending following screenplay completion

The popular social media platform TikTok has opened people up to new trends like dances, makeup tutorials, foods to try and so much more. Many communities that follow a specific hashtag were created solely from these trends. One of the…

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ clumsily transitions from stage to screen

“Dear Evan Hansen” has debuted on the big screen, and the result is semi-satisfactory. Although the important message has a clear impact, what was obviously supposed to be a movie-musical, should probably stay a musical.  Ben Platt (“Pitch Perfect”) plays…

Fall Nintendo Direct makes big gaming announcements

On Sept. 23, Nintendo hosted its most recent Nintendo Direct. The presentation, which was streamed live through the company’s YouTube channel, treated fans to a slew of announcements regarding upcoming games, downloadable content and other surprises to be released within…

‘Beast of Prey’ successfully starts off future fantasy novel trilogy

Looking for a new fantasy trilogy to get into? Well look no further because the first book in a new-found trilogy, ‘Beast of Prey’ by debut author Ayana Gray came out this week. It is one of the most highly…

‘NBA 2K22’ gives basketball fans satisfying gaming experience

“NBA 2K22,” the 23rd installment in the history of the franchise, was released on Sept. 10 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game continues to be the premier basketball simulation, outpacing…

‘Star Wars: Visions’ breaks mold through exciting anime tales

Aside from its main series of live-action films, some of the best stories of the “Star Wars” franchise have come from its animated series. By contributing needed context to established narratives while also displaying new visual possibilities, programs such as…

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