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The Shield

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The Shield

University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield

"Evil Dead Rise" is the fifth film in the iconic horror franchise. (Courtesy of Warner Brothers)

“Evil Dead Rise” is a bloody good time

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

“The Evil Dead,” released in 1981, was an extremely low-budget horror film made by a bunch of college friends in the woods during a few grueling weeks of filming. It was one of the first films that...

"Speed Racer" is a visually stunning blockbuster released 15 years ago. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

“Speed Racer” was ahead of its time, and now it can shine

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

When “Iron Man” was released 15 years ago, it began a huge change in the cinema landscape, snowballing the industry into where it is at today. A week after “Iron Man” was released, “Speed Racer”...

"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" is the newest film based on the "Dungeons & Dragons" Roleplaying game. (Courtesy of Paramount Pictures)

“Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” is a great adaptation of iconic tabletop game

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 4, 2023

From the directors of the hilarious 2018 comedy “Game Night,” comes another comedic film centered around the tabletop experience. Their newest film is the second Hollywood attempt at making a “Dungeons...

"John Wick: Chapter 4" is the long-awaited fourth installment of the "John Wick" series. (Courtesy of Lionsgate)

“John Wick: Chapter 4” is like going to the opera for action film lovers

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

After four years of waiting since the previous film, “John Wick: Chapter 4” is finally here. The series has slowly grown in popularity since its first entry. Keanu Reeves, who was once a punching bag...

"Hi-Fi Rush" is a rhythm action game that has a vibrant style and a colorful cast of characters. (Photo Courtesy of Xbox)

“Hi-Fi Rush” game is all killer, no filler

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer February 12, 2023

Tango Gameworks, the studio that developed “The Evil Within,” dropped a brand new game out of nowhere Jan. 25 after an Xbox livestream. “Hi-Fi Rush” is a rhythm action game that immediately garnered...

Spider-Man perches on a rooftop. The success of "Spider-Man" at the start of the millennium led to a trend of superhero films for the next two decades.

Reflecting on “Spider-Man,” 20 years later

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

Long before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, superhero films were sparse and rarely achieved a high level of quality. Upon its release in 1978, “Superman” became a surprise hit that led to three underwhelming...

"Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" delivers a fictionalized story about "Weird Al" that makes fun of music biopics.

The “Weird Al” Movie is the Perfect Response to Music Biopics

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 9, 2022

“Weird Al” Yankovic has been around for nearly 40 years, making music for weirdos and geeks. His music was a beacon of silly fun unlike anything else in the music industry. The mixture of polka influence...

“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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