Reviews

by Elena Bantista On March 1, Director Gints Zilbalodis’ film Flow won an Oscar for the 2025 Best Animated Film. The hero in the movie is a black cat who doesn’t talk but still speaks volumes by his bold expressions and larger-than-life personality and adventures that jump off the screen.

by Preston Rizzo   During winter break, I finally had the opportunity to play a game I had been waiting to play since 2021. Deathloop is the latest single-player focused game from Arkane Studios, who’ve made games I liked such as Dishonored and Prey. Naturally, I was interested when I

by Mia Sciabica   Recently, I was able to watch all of the Oscar-nominated animation and live-action short films at my favorite historic theater, the Music Box. The Academy made great choices for the animated shorts, but I’d like to explore more deeply the films chosen for the live-action category

by Lola Furbee   The North Central College Theatre Department started the new year off strong with their first production of the semester, The 39 Steps, a comedic stage play based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie of the same name. I had the immense privilege to be the Assistant Director

by Lola Furbee   I had the incredible opportunity to relive one of my greatest childhood passions over winter break. The Harry Potter book series was my absolute favorite reading venture throughout middle school. I became totally engrossed with the entire franchise; I binge-watched all of the movies, took tests

by Jesse Hudgins   The initial trailer for 28 Years Later has been released and it is the best trailer I’ve seen for a movie in years. This is how a trailer is done! A big problem with modern-day movie trailers is they give most of the movie away. Staying

by Elena Bantista Director Alex Garland’s much-acclaimed film Civil War (2024) had a profound impact on me as a viewer. It drew me into a gripping storyline that explores various themes of personal identity, conflict, and the balancing act of assessing right from wrong. The film features powerful performances and

by Mia Sciabica      Over the years, I’ve grown as a cinephile, hence this article. While there are a few television shows I enjoy, I’ve found they’re rarely my cup of tea. What I really love is watching a movie. There’s something so special about sitting down and, within two

by Maxine Ocampo   Earlier this year, DreamWorks Animation released The Wild Robot in theaters. This critically acclaimed film is directed by Chris Sanders, a filmmaker with multiple animated movie successes under his belt like Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. The Wild Robot is no exception,

by Gray Bunch   Indie games are starting to take social media by storm, and with fandoms creating a wild craze over games such as Mouthwashing, surely it’s bound to be a great game due to how quickly the popularity of the game rose. Indie developers Wrong Organ released Mouthwashing