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Review: “The Suicide Squad” - second time’s the charm

Review: “The Suicide Squad” – second time’s the charm

Connor Stewart
August 30, 2021

“The Suicide Squad” is a totally bonkers, off-the-rails, bloody good time (emphasis on bloody). After James Gunn, of “Guardians of the Galaxy”, was briefly fired from Marvel, Warner Brothers Studios snatched him up to make a film that assembles all the things he excels...

Review: On “Solar Power,” Lorde attempts to enlighten listeners with actual light

Review: On “Solar Power,” Lorde attempts to enlighten listeners with actual light

Caleb Robbins
August 30, 2021

Four years ago, Lorde released “Melodrama,” arguably the best pop record of 2017. Filled with anthemic break-up songs and somber ballads, the record garnered critical and fan acclaim and nabbed her a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year (as the only woman in the field)....

“Mortal Kombat” premiered Apr. 23 on HBO Max and in theaters. (HBO Max)

“Mortal Kombat” movie review: Does it live up to its expectations?

Darryl Collins
May 6, 2021

From an arcade video game to one of the biggest video game franchises in the world, “Mortal Kombat” has solidified its place in video game culture. With its controversial and graphic violence, extensive world building, and video game lore, this game has broken down many...

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” premiered Mar. 19 on Disney+. (USA Today)

“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” review: A Captain America for the modern day

Connor Stewart
May 6, 2021

There will be spoilers for the whole series below. When Steve Rogers’ Captain America passed the shield to Sam Wilson’s Falcon at the end of “Avengers: Endgame,” it marked the start of a new era for the star-spangled symbol.  “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”...

“Star Wars: Clone Wars” is now available for streaming on Disney+. (The Arcade)

“Star Wars: Clone Wars” review: The hidden gem of “Star Wars”

Connor Stewart
April 29, 2021

There will be spoilers below. “Star Wars: Clone Wars” showcases everything fans love about the franchise but jacked up on steroids. Have you ever wanted to see Mace Windu obliterate an army of battle droids with his bare hands? It’s here. What about clone troopers jousting...

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