Reviews

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

by Maggie Klingner   Award-winning filmmaker Wes Anderson brought The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl to life in a short film released on Netflix in 2023. The 2024 Academy Award winner for best short film had me captivated and engaged for every second of its 40 minutes.

by Lola Furbee   Yet another North Central College Theatre Department production has concluded on campus. In collaboration with Porchlight Music Theatre from Chicago, Broadway By The Decade served as the Department’s second show of the semester. The show was housed in Madden Theatre, under the direction of Lorenzo Rush

by Lola Furbee   North Central College Theatre Department opened up their 2024-2025 season with the play Orlando. Staged in the theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall and directed by Jeremy Ohringer, this play was adapted by Sarah Ruhl and based on the novel by Virginia Woolf. The story follows the gusty

by Jayden Lawrence Attending the NXT season premiere on the CW was a vibe. The show was packed with action, story, and some significant surprises, but it raised several questions about the direction of the brand. As NXT continues to balance its role as WWE’s “developmental” show with its ability