“A Minecraft Movie,” directed by Jared Hess, is the film adaptation of the formative video game. The film released April 4 and was highly anticipated despite the trailers receiving backlash from fans. Good comedic writing and some strong performances help to make up for the poorly developed characters and questionable plot.
By Brian Murray, Contributing Writer
• April 9, 2025
The horror genre is no stranger to camp, both in tone and subject matter. In “Hell of a Summer,” the new horror comedy from upstart writer-directors Finn Wolfhard and Billy Bryk, a group of summer...
Throughout its first two seasons, “Invincible” has proved to be an entertainingly fun, bloody, emotion-packed and subversive take on the superhero genre. Its third season continues that trend while...
On March 21, Selena Gomez released her fourth studio album and first in almost five years. The album, “I Said I Love You First,” was made in collaboration with her fiancé, songwriter and producer...
“Snow White” premiered in U.S. theaters March 21, reimagining the renowned Disney classic to give Snow White a purpose beyond merely eating a poisoned apple and being woken up by true love’s kiss....
“Novocaine” welcomes Jack Quaid back to the screens after an outstanding performance in his most recent movie “Companion” in January. This action-comedy movie follows Nathan Caine (Quaid) who...
By Sheelagh Doe, Life and Culture Editor
• March 20, 2025
Fans of Lady Gaga have been patiently waiting for the pop-rock star’s return to writing music and as of March 7, they got it with the release of her seventh studio album, “Mayhem.” Gaga has resurfaced...
“Opus,” released March 14, attempts to be a standout contemporary horror film. Despite fans and critics comparing “Opus” to popular movies such as “Midsommar” and “Get Out,” it ultimately...
After over three years of silence, British rocker Sam Fender released his anticipated third studio album, “People Watching,” on Feb. 21. Fender, now 30, has maintained his indie musical style on...
By Juno Brooks, Contributing Writer
• March 5, 2025
“My Dead Friend Zoe” follows the tear-jerking story of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green) as she works through the grief of losing her friend and fellow servicemember, Zoe (Natalie Morales). After a call...
By Nolan Sheehan, Life & Culture Editor
• March 5, 2025
Flying into theaters with as much grace as a clumsy housecat, Dito Montiel's “Riff Raff” debuted in theaters Feb. 28. A former hitman, Vincent (Ed Harris), tries to fall off the grid after living...
“Last Breath” — released by Focus Features on Feb. 28 — proved to be an utterly nail-biting, terrifying experience through and through. The film is directed by Alex Parkinson, who directed many...