The Twilight series and movies
Biting into “Twilight” – the books, the controversies, the phenomena
If you haven’t come across the infamous “Twilight” series by author Stephenie Meyer, then “Where the hell have...
“Texas Hold ‘Em”: A reaction to Beyoncé’s official country debut
Due to my growing up in Oklahoma, I have a love-hate relationship with country music. Over the years, I have found it increasingly difficult to enjoy the country hits that have played...
Spider-Man and the rule of mercy
Parker’s heart is in the right place. To my mind, the most profound feature of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man” trilogy is Parker’s ethical journey. He perseveres through an extraordinary amount of...
“Five Nights at Freddy’s”
Spoiler-free movie review: an eight-year wait
Anyone who is a big fan of books or video games knows that making a movie adaptation is always exciting news. On...
“Bondage” by Star Finch is a violent, magical tale of empowerment
Zuri asks, “What do the dead ever want?” (played by Victoria Lloyd). She is the cousin of her young mistress, Emily (Christina Cranshaw), and their skin is practically the same color, but...
“Oppenheimer”: a movie that asks the important questions
The movie begins with the quote “Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to man,” begins “Oppenheimer.” “For this, he was chained to a rock and tortured for eternity.”
“Legally Blonde”: The chick flick that isn’t
An enjoyable take on democratic ideals
How are we to understand stereotypes in art and film? To an unpracticed observer, their use is an indication of a lack...
“Barbie” and the heart of humanity
I Watched “Barbie” and Have No Idea What Y’all Are Mad About
No movie in recent years has amassed the same level of admiration and aversion from the average...
The relatability and intrigue of Jane Austen’s “Emma”
Acclaimed by scholars as her finest novel, Jane Austen’s “Emma” is a compelling and humorous tale about misunderstandings, clandestine romance and the errs of hubris. Austen’s longest novel, “Emma” creates a name...
La La Land: An artist’s perspective
“Here’s to the fools who dream”
When I first watched “La La Land” in the back seat of my family’s minivan on the long drive home from a...
“It’s about infinity, and I don’t know what else.”
You may have seen it on your TikTok or Youtube feeds: the “Wes Anderson-ification” of everything, where people’s daily routines are shot in perfectly-centered pastel colors and popular franchises are pushed through...
“Mean Girls” is fun, but not fetch
Get in, losers! We’re reviewing “Mean Girls” (2024). Twenty years after the original movie came out in theaters, a new “Mean Girls” movie based on the musical (which was based on the...
“Sound of Freedom”
The fight against modern slavery
What is the value of a single story? On Independence Day of this year, Angel Studios released “Sound of Freedom,” directed by Alejandro...
Jumping into the game: Genshin Impact
Picture this: you are sitting alone in a field, surrounded by exotic plants peeking over a cliffside. You walk upon the dirt trail, foraging for food and other special items along the...
Why matriarchy isn’t the answer—what “Barbie” was trying to teach us
“Like and equal are not the same thing at all.” —Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
Perhaps you’ve seen some of the reviews for the “Barbie” movie. They range...