Alanna Kenny, Contributing Writer
April 18, 2019
Imagine looking across the subway through a bustle of people only to catch your own eyes, staring at you, dressed all in red. This image serves as inspiration for Jordan Peele’s new horror movie, “Us.”
Known for his T...
Lauren Trimber, Features Editor
April 11, 2019
Amidst the resurgence of horror author Stephen King’s popularity after the success of “It,” “Pet Sematary,” the latest in King’s book-to-film adaptations, seemed destined to be the newest addition in Hollywood’s...
Lauren Trimber, Features Editor
March 1, 2019
How do friendships define us?
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Dean DeBlois’ third and final film in the series, searches for the answers to that question in a heartbreaking and nostalgic conclusion reminiscent of P...
Lauren Trimber, Features Editor
January 25, 2019
Who was it all for, if not for me?
The powerful question is asked by Jane Ginsburg, played by Cailee Spaeny, in Mimi Leder’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic “On the Basis of Sex.” The film follows Ruth, played by Felicity Jone...
November 29, 2018
Cesar Bautista, Contributing Writer
November 15, 2018
Ariana Grande has reminded the world of what she is capable of — releasing a pop song that breaks all barriers.
Just 30 minutes before the Nov. 3 Saturday Night Live episode, Grande surprise-dropped “Thank U, Next” on ...
Olivia Blakeslee, Sports Editor
November 15, 2018
It seems some stories are harder to tell than others — harder to update, anyway.
“Some locks are harder than others,” Drosselmeyer tells protagonist Klara in the most recent adaptation of “The Nutcracker” — Lasse H...
Alana Sabol, Contributing Writer
November 8, 2018
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is for the people who only know “We Will Rock You,” and for the die-hard Queen fans too, it’s an enjoyable film regardless of familiarity with the band or not (or for fans of Rami Malek).
Though it l...
Dominic Bell, Contributing Writer
September 27, 2018
This past weekend, moviegoers may have been torn between “White Boy Rick,” the story of a teenage FBI informant-turned-drug ‘kingpin,’ and the “Jennifer Garner-meets-John-Rambo” travesty that is “Peppermint.” If they...
Marley Parish, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2018
Hell hath no fury like a woman trapped in suburbia.
Directed by Paul Feig, “A Simple Favor,” tells the story of Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) — two mothers of elementary schoolers, ...
Kylie Wirebach, Contributing Writer
March 1, 2018
The Foundation for Sustainable Forests, in partnership with the French Creek Valley Conservancy and Allegheny College, hosted its first installment of this year’s “Our Woods & Waters Film Series” at 7 p.m. on Friday,...
Olivia Blakeslee, Junior Science/International Editor
February 22, 2018
The 2014 Chinese drama “Coming Home” proves love, family and loss transcend cultural differences. Screened Feb. 14 at the Movies at Meadville as the third installment in the annual International Film Festival, “Coming Hom...
