AMC’s The Walking Dead has come back with a vengeance and each week’s episode keeps getting better and better. Warning: this contains a few spoilers, so if you aren’t completely caught up, you might not want to read ahead. At the end of the fourth season, we last saw Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and the group,… Continue reading Walking Dead Season 5 quarter recap
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Pitt’s ‘Fury’ blasts box offices during its opening weekend
War is a terrible thing. Its costs are many, and few films seem to capture that. Fury, on the other hand, captures that aspect and much more. Fury is the story of an American tank crew fighting through Nazi Germany in April 1945, toward the end of the European theater of World War II. The… Continue reading Pitt’s ‘Fury’ blasts box offices during its opening weekend
Review: ‘Ouija’
With Halloween being just a few days away, it’s definitely Horror movie season at the box office. Ouija is the latest Horror movie released this season, but does it set itself apart from the rest? Ouija is the story of a group of friends in high school. After one of their best friends dies under mysterious circumstances,… Continue reading Review: ‘Ouija’
Review: ‘Left Behind’ starts slowly, but worth it for fans
Nicholas Cage returns to the big screen in his newest film “Left Behind” based on the popular Christian novels of the same name. “Left Behind” is centered around Cage’s character, Ray Steele, and his daughter, Chloe Steele, played by Cassi Thompson. Ray Steele (Cage) is an airline pilot whose family is falling apart seemingly due… Continue reading Review: ‘Left Behind’ starts slowly, but worth it for fans
Book Review: Raven Boys: Supernatural reality
Born into a family of psychics without any ability of her own, Blue Sargent has been told for as long as she can remember that she will one day kill her true love with only a kiss. For Blue, a free spirit who aims to make her mark on the world and to step… Continue reading Book Review: Raven Boys: Supernatural reality
The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
With bright stage lights and a relaxed atmosphere, The Cadillac Three took center stage during the Soybean Festival Sept. 2 at 8 :45 p.m. in Martin. From the first chord released by the lead guitarist, Jaren Johnston, the crowd knew that it was in for a great concert. “They sounded like Kid Rock, who got a… Continue reading The Cadillac Three provides upbeat rhythms
Review: Les Miserables novel leads readers on emotional journey
Many people have heard of or seen the broadway production Les Miserables, know the songs and the surface of what the French classic is about. However, most have not read the novel, which, in depth, goes beyond the stage production and the 100+ adaptations. Victor Hugo, the author of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, published… Continue reading Review: Les Miserables novel leads readers on emotional journey
Review: ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’
The Cap is back, making his presence known in the long-anticipated sequel that hit theaters last week. Captain America: Winter Soldier is a superhero film from Marvel Studios and is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film is the sequel to 2011’s Captain America: The First Avenger and serves as the ninth installment in… Continue reading Review: ‘Captain America: Winter Soldier’
UTM Dance Ensemble’s spring concert moves fans
The spring Dance concert “Escape” was a sensation, as audience members ranging from college students to proud parents to dance enthusiasts came from all over on April 10 and 11 to take in this visual masterpiece. Director Sarah McCormick arranged for the UTM dancers to perform in group work along with solo and duet pieces. When… Continue reading UTM Dance Ensemble’s spring concert moves fans
Review: ‘Divergent’ falls short introducing trilogy
The Hunger Games and Twilight have definitely set the bar, either for better or worse for younger adult audiences in recent years. Divergent is a 2014 American science fiction action film released on March 21, 2014 directed by Neil Burger and produced in collaboration with Summit and Red Wagon Entertainment. The film stars The Descendant’s… Continue reading Review: ‘Divergent’ falls short introducing trilogy