Where books and music collide
The fantasy novel that inspired fan favorite songs
The EP titled “Wrong Side of the War” by artist Beth Crowley recently hit the music scene, but these tunes are more than just a beautiful melody, in fact, the […]
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UI Theatre Department presents: “Amelie The Musical”
A delightful, feel-good show that will leave you smiling
The UI Theatre Department hosted its preview showing of “Amelie The Musical” on Thursday Oct. 26. The preview ran smoothly in front of the show’s first live audience highlighting the […]
“Castlevania: Nocturne” review: just in time for Halloween!
"Castlevania: Nocturne" is the perfect Halloween series to watch this fall
The “Castlevania” series by Netflix shocked the world upon its premiere in 2017. Dubbed as one of the finest video game adaptations of all time, the series has created an […]
8 captivating Asian thrillers to explore
Branch out from Hollywood and check out these binge-worthy Asian thrillers
We all love thrillers because the adrenaline and shock elements always make for a less boring time. Thrillers are available in every culture and in every language, but for people […]
Wicked Wednesday’s Presents: “Candyman”
UI JAMM Students organize a showing of 1992’s Candyman
Last week, the student-organized Wicked Wednesday event showcased 1992’s “Candyman” at the Kenworthy Theatre. “Candyman” is oft credited for the rise of “black horror” because of the way its subtext […]
System of a Down’s Music Speaks Volumes About the State of The World
The political commentary of this 90's rock band still rings true today
Often the purpose of music is to inspire emotional responses, but it sometimes goes the extra mile to make a statement. For example, Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” […]
The Western that ends on a whimper: “No Country for Old Men”
What we can learn from this one-of-a-kind western
The Coen brothers’ “No Country for Old Men” is not your run-of-the-mill movie. It transcended typical Western tropes and became a profound philosophical tale about the disorganized reality. It illustrated […]
Netflix’s “Persuasion” misses the mark for a true Austen retelling
A not-so-good persuasion attempt
This past Friday, Netflix released the newest adaptation of the Jane Austen novel “Persuasion,” directed by Carrie Cracknell. As a long-time Jane Austen fan, I was beyond excited to finally […]
Artist Breakdown: Joji
Breaking down Joji’s lovelorn discography
George Miller, known as Joji, has become one of the most popular musicians today. Miller first rose to fame on YouTube creating comedy videos under the name Filthy Frank. Miller […]
OPINION: Zach Bryan’s American Heartbreak is the perfect album
American Heartbreak has everything that someone who loves music could want
Before releasing American Heartbreak, Zach Bryan posted a preface on Instagram. In it he stated, “I pray everyone finds something in American Heartbreak.” I can say without a doubt that […]