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Blonde is the fictionalized biography of Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas). The Netflix original directed by Andrew Dominick is not a celebration of Monroe, but an attack on her.

“Blonde” is a disrespectful, misogynistic hate film

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor October 12, 2022

Going into “Blonde,” I knew there was a lot of contention surrounding the film. I saw it criticized by critics and casual viewers alike for disrespecting Marilyn Monroe and misrepresenting her and...

The cover of Tyson Motsenbockers studio album Milk Teeth shows a child and floating ghost looking at each other. The album was released Sept. 23.

Tyson Motsenbocker’s “Milk Teeth” is a moving memento about childhood dreams, embracing adulthood 

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor October 12, 2022

“Where do your dreams go when you become an adult?” This is the question Tyson Motsenbocker explores in his third studio album “Milk Teeth” released Sept. 23. Motsenbocker created “Milk Teeth”...

“Napoleon Dynamite: A conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries” came to Victory Theatre in Evansville Friday. It was an experience I will never forget.

“Napoleon Dynamite: A conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries” was surprisingly inspirational, irresistibly fun

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor October 3, 2022

If you’ve been alive in the past 18 years, more than likely, you’ve heard of the classic film “Napoleon Dynamite.” It’s a film that stamped many of our childhoods with awkward teenagers, tater...

Clerks III and Confess, Fletch are lesser-known sequels to old classic comedies. Both films released in September with little advertising.

Double Feature: Two sequels you didn’t ask for, one you should watch anyway

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer October 3, 2022

For the last decade, audiences have been more inclined to travel to the theater for reboots and sequels of what they love rather than new experiences. Reboots and legacy sequels have been made out of countless...

“Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” is the best film in the LOTR trilogy.

“Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King:” A beautiful conclusion to the iconic trilogy

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor September 29, 2022

Finally…the last movie in the trilogy, “The Return of the King.”  The resolution we’ve all been waiting for. Will the Fellowship endure till the end? Will Frodo finally destroy the ring? Will...

‘Once There Were Wolves’ is the best book I’ve read this year

‘Once There Were Wolves’ is the best book I’ve read this year

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 27, 2022

Every so often, I read a book I can completely sink into that captures me with its words and immerses me in its world. Books that allow me to become the main character, to see the settings vividly...

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the second film in the LOTR trilogy. It introduces new characters and conflicts while expertly developing existing ones.

“Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” finds strength in its characters

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor September 22, 2022

“The Fellowship of the Ring” was merely the beginning of the Lord of The Rings franchise. “The Two Towers” is the sequel in which our favorite characters begin to blossom into the heroic figures...

Book banning is often born of ignorance and fear, an attempt to censor important issues and silence underrepresented voices. Everyone should be reading banned books— here are seven I recommend.

Seven banned books that will stick with you

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 21, 2022

As an avid reader, I despise book banning. The following list contains some of my favorite books which have been banned or challenged over the years. These books tackle essential issues and have left some...

Disneys new remake of Pinocchio is the latest in a never-ending cycle of reimagined animated classics.

Disney continues to botch their animated classics with “Pinocchio”

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer September 13, 2022

“Pinocchio” is this year’s first “live-action” remake from Disney. The company has continued the trend of transforming its wonderful catalog of animated classics into star lead live-action features...

“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is one of the most iconic fantasy series of all time. The films themselves are a feat, both in terms of cinematography and cultural impact.

Tegan’s Throwback Thursday: Celebrating “The Fellowship of the Ring”

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor September 13, 2022

We’ve all heard of wizards, elves and mystical adventures, but we may not all be familiar with hobbits. Look no further to J.R. Tolkien's magnificent series “The Lord of the Rings,” and all your...

In “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy opens up about the abuse that she suffered at the hands of her mother and the entertainment industry.

“I’m Glad My Mom Died” is a raw, challenging must-read

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor September 6, 2022

Jennette McCurdy, well-known for her role as Sam Puckett on “iCarly,” caused a storm when she announced the title of her memoir before it even had a chance to hit shelves. “I’m Glad My Mom Died”...

“Mad Max” filmmaker George Miller returns with a unique take on storytelling. “Three Thousand Years of Longing” hit theaters August 26, 2022.

“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is a celebration of storytelling

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer September 2, 2022

George Miller is a filmmaker with quite a peculiar career. He began by making the “Mad Max” films and solidifying himself as a master of action cinema. Afterward, he went toward other genres like comedy,...

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