“Leon: The Professional” In Natalie Portman’s first acting role she plays Mathilda, a young girl who becomes an apprentice to an assassin after her family is murdered. Aged 13 at the time, Portman showcased emotional maturity rarely seen in child performances and provided a stark contrast to the...

Fall is officially here, and along with it comes colorful trees, pumpkin spice everything and the spookiest holiday of the year.  This October, be sure to watch your way through all of these iconic, festive and hair-raising Halloween films as the holiday fast approaches. “Beetlejuice” A 1988 comedic...

Combining excessive gore with over-the-top action, “Rambo: Last Blood” earns its place among its predecessors. However, Adrian Grunberg’s recent adaptation of super-soldier Rambo is far from a masterpiece. The slow start is boring, but the fifth Rambo film has many exciting moments that make it...

M83 blends synth-pop with a variety of genres to create ambient, nostalgic pieces. Dazzling and emotionally impactful, their music has appeared in a variety of films, such as French comedy “You and the Night,” blockbuster “Oblivion” and the well-known dystopian film “Divergent.”  Their latest...

“Space, the final frontier.” For many years this line has been the signature line of the “Star Trek” franchise. Humans have looked to the stars in all their wonder for centuries, wondering what mysteries lie beyond the great darkness in the sky, as every star has the potential to harbor some...

After a handful of successful hits in their past two albums, Fitz and the Tantrums return with their latest release, “All The Feels.”  The alternative rock-pop band’s new music is catchy and contains a quality message but is overly repetitive. POTENTIAL COMEBACK Known for “HandClap” and...

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). With music on the rise as a powerful, unique method of therapy, the growing interest is being met by the communications and music departments. MUSIC THERAPY MEETS BIOLA Biola plans to implement a music therapy degree option into its...

From his humble beginnings as an underdog boxer from Philly to his most recent role in the final installment of the “Rambo” franchise, Stallone has had a long, successful career in Hollywood. Showcasing brute at its finest, Stallone has been the face of action movies for the last three decades. This...

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). From finalizing school schedules to setting up new dorm rooms, settling back into the routine of school can be exhausting. With the stress that can come in the first couple weeks of the semester, some Biolans may need nothing more than...

FRESH CONCEPT The Lumineers have always stuck to their folk-rock sound, solidifying it with further releases. With an impressive debut album and a sensational sophomore follow-up, the band has made a name for themselves in the folk-rock community. In “Ⅲ,” their latest project presents 10 songs...

FROM ROCK TO POP Post Malone has been one of the most interesting rappers to emerge from the Soundcloud-era of rap. While Malone’s first studio album, “Stoney,” had many shortcomings, his second album “Beerbongs & Bentleys” pleasantly surprised listeners with an interesting blend of rock...

Renowned actor Brad Pitt has been building his film legacy since the early 1990s and has no intention of slowing down. According to critics, viewers can expect an impressive performance in upcoming film, “Ad Astra.” But before you see it, take time to catch up on these films with the Hollywood star’s...