The modern day exorcist film
“The Possession of Hannah Grace” wasn’t so bad
Horror movies usually have a basic formula they go by. There is a killer who people run from, blood, death and token female character — we all know how horror […]
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A Wan-derful surprise
Director James Wan succeeds in finally applying a fresh coat of paint to the DCEU
Sometimes it can be difficult to grasp what we’re missing in our lives until we experience it firsthand. For me, this enlightening experience came in the form of Jason Momoa […]
Boba tea and more galore
I was walking down a street in Moscow when I suddenly realized I was in need of a fruit smoothie to quench my thirst. I happened to stumble upon a […]
A kind of intensity
UI Theatre Arts Department gets intimate at the Pocket Playhouse
Tension warmed the air last Saturday night in the Pocket Playhouse, as members of the University of Idaho Theatre Arts Department acted out the nightmare of waking from a coma. […]
Disenchanted with “Disenchantment”
Matt Groening’s newest series brings worn-out jokes with a fresh coat of paint
Matt Groening, acclaimed creator of “The Simpsons” and “Futurama,” released his newest series, “Disenchantment,” last month on Netflix. “Disenchantment” follows Bean — a rebellious, alcoholic princess — and her two […]
An underground gem
A weekly album review segment highlighting collaboration of two like-minded musicians
Artist – Album: Madvillian – Madvillainy Label: Stones Throw Records Release Date: 2004 For Fans Of: A Tribe Called Quest, Flying Lotus, Open Mike Eagle Back in the early 2000s, […]
The best kind of neighbor
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor” reflects on the history of Mr. Rogers
When I was young, my daily routine consisted of three things: wake up, eat breakfast and watch “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” My parents watched the children’s television show when they were […]
Past gems and current disappointments
A weekly album review segment highlighting a deceased Texas trailblazer, a modern pop darling in this edition
Artist — album: DJ Screw — “Bigtyme Vol II: All Screwed Up” Label: Bigtyme Records Release date: 1995 For fans of: Shlohmo, J Dilla, Madlib Rating: 4.0 In a 1995 […]
A crazy good film
“Crazy Rich Asians” shows how powerful diversity can be in Hollywood
Romantic comedies don’t exactly have the best reputation for creating social conversation around race and diversity. But that’s what makes “Crazy Rich Asians” so spectacular. Released Aug. 15, the new […]
A hundred-acre homerun
“Christopher Robin” is a simple yet touching adventure
“Christopher Robin” is a straightforward film, and that’s OK. Each character is fairly one-dimensional, with the exception being Robin himself. The film is nothing revolutionary, and there’s really no deeper […]