Winter season for holidays of all denominations
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, decorated evergreen trees, joyous occasions and the juvenile debate between greetings: “happy holidays” or “merry Christmas.” It is no question nor problem that the U.S. has, in general, become much more inclusive and conscious…
Children at school to learn, not survive
The Columbine shooting took place in 1999. Fifty shootings later, a former student of Parkland High School in Florida killed 17 students and teachers. This prompted the March For Our Lives, a march on D.C. led by some of the…
GM disappoints with electric cars
This week, General Motors announced it will be closing five of its production plants in the northern U.S., including one in Ottawa, Canada. The timing of the closing of these plants, as well as the other changes GM is making…
Top 10 movies to check out in theaters this holiday season
2018 may be coming to a close, but Hollywood is showing no signs of slowing down. From blockbuster spectacles to family pleasers and dramatic award contenders, December 2018 is filled to the brim with films worth time and money. Here…
Ocasio-Cortez demands affordable rent
Last week, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history as the youngest woman to ever be elected to Congress in the U.S. Soon after, she made headlines for a reason much closer to home for other young adults. In an interview with The…
‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ shatters conventions, still proves mediocre
“Ralph Breaks the Internet” is not nearly as good as the first film, but it may be perfect for a parent looking for a funny film to teach their kids some lessons on friendship. The two biggest complaints against the…
Rest in peace, Stan Lee – comic book icon passes away at 95
The world of comic books and movies, and just the world in general, was rocked on Nov. 12 with the passing of comic guru Stan Lee. Despite being 95 and revealed to have been battling pneumonia, Lee was still able…
‘Creed II’ proves strong, emotional addition to ‘Rocky’ series
Director Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” turned out to be a hit both at the box office and with critics and fans of the series. It had an old-fashioned, classic “Rocky” movie feel to it but with a more contemporary style of…
AMC learns nothing by dragging 2 beloved shows into feature films
AMC is making waves, headlines and some horrible decisions after announcing two of its most prominent series are looking to continue franchises in feature-length films. For viewers that are asked, “Wait, you still watch ‘The Walking Dead?’”- hang in there…
‘Widows’ proves late 2018 dud, sacrifices story for confusion
At this point, it is safe to say 2018 has not been a great year for film. It has not even been a good year. Some even say it is one of the worst years for film, and “Widows” depicts…
