Amid one of the most anticipated releases of the year, "Joker" was riddled with controversy. While many looked forward to an origin story for the Clown Prince of Crime, some Americans are still traumatized by the latest film that focused on the iconic villain. On the opening night of the biggest box...

With his new album “Jesus is King” releasing this fall, Kanye West once again turned to his pre-album release routine of making bold claims to keep himself in the spotlight. Although the album has been pushed multiple times from its original release date, select fans had the opportunity to hear the...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). As the cinema and media arts program expands into its own full-fledged school, plans for dedicated cinema building are in order. To make room for the upcoming building, Perez Hall and Theatre 21 will be demolished, according to dean of...

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). After the tumultuous series of events regarding Spider-Man’s removal from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony and Disney have struck up a new deal, which allows Spider-Man to have one more solo film and an appearance in another Avengers...

“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...