(This story was originally published in print on Nov. 29, 2018) Adonis Creed, portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, came a long way in the first “Creed” film. He has journeyed from juvenile hall and prison to becoming the light-heavyweight boxing champion of the world. “Creed II” director Steven Caple...

The winter season is in full swing now that the first big rain storm has passed through Southern California. Sure, during the months of winter one would think of hot cocoa, candy canes and the overplayed, overproduced Christmas music playing over the speakers at every mall one visits. Well, if you get...

The harsh whispers of racism come alive in the “Green Book.” The often-portrayed African-American individual as a slave, maid, gangster or background sidekick alters with the white male’s position of hero, star or beloved character. The scene is 1960s America, but the characters are not slave and...

If you are looking for the once-bearded, bowtied blokes that made folk music cool again in 2010, then you will be a “Hopeless Wanderer,” because Mumford and Sons’ new album, “Delta,” is a brave departure from the Mumford of old. The 14-song alternative rock album displays the band’s new...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. Director Julius Avery and producer JJ Abrams, who directed the likes of “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” “Super 8” and “Star Trek,” have teamed up again to make an action-horror movie that can be summed up in two words:...

Although he released his mixtape “Translation Through Speakers” in 2013, Jon Bellion did not become a familiar name until his 2016 single “All Time Low” flourished across radio stations. Since then, fans have been patiently waiting for his much-anticipated sophomore album “Glory Sound Prep,”...

On Wednesday night, Nov. 14, the jazz ensemble took the Crowell stage and dazzled the audience with creativity and passion. This ensemble performs every semester entertaining audiences with their catchy tunes. During this concert, Cliff Hulling, director of jazz ensemble and professor of percussion...

On Thursday, Nov. 15, hip-hop collided with free pizza, live graffiti art and layered lyricism at Student Programming and Activities’ 2018 edition of Sola Soul. The whole night was steeped in talent and entertainment—from Upper Room’s impressive rap performance to Saint City Session’s inspired...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. From the lighting of the stage to the ruffles of a character’s skirt to the songs played during a dance number, audiences hardly notice the nitty-gritty details of a theater production. Before the finished product of any production, many...

Stan Lee, founding member and face of Marvel Comics, passed away Monday morning at the age of 95. Lee began his career in 1939 as a writer, editor and occasional artist, at the then-named Timely Comics. At the time, comic books were an industry dominated by DC Comics, which had the likes of Batman, Superman...

With just days to go before the release of their latest album, titled “Delta,” which releases on Nov. 16, it is only appropriate to look back at the short yet impressive discography of popular folk band Mumford and Sons. Along with the likes of The Avett Brothers, the Lumineers and Of Monsters...

Three new movies are getting released this weekend, all of which offer some promise of entertainment. As you look to plan the rest of your weekend, be sure to consider heading to the theater to check out “The Grinch,” “Overlord” or “The Girl in the Spider’s Web.” “THE GRINCH” This...