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“Deadbeat” album cover, released Oct. 17, 2025, depicting Tame Impala, also known as Kevin Parker, with his daughter, Peach. (Columbia Records, exclusive license from Tame Impala)

Tame Impala releases “Deadbeat”

Brogan Smith, Opinion and Social Media Editor October 31, 2025

There has been a pandemic, multiple wars, and an entire presidency since the last Tame Impala album, “The Slow Rush.” Now, after five long years, Tame Impala has returned to the studio and released...

“Tron: Ares” is now out at local theaters near you. The film clocks in at 1 hour 59 minutes and is rated PG-13. Poster courtesy of Walt Disney Studios.

“Tron: Ares”: A visual triumph, stumbles in storytelling

Bryant Warren, Staff Reporter October 30, 2025

After 15 years in the making, “Tron's” classic neon is racing back onto the big screen in the latest installment of the trilogy. The newest addition to Disney’s “Tron” trilogy, “Tron: Ares,”...

“Stans” is now streaming on Paramount+. The film runs at one hour and 42 minutes, and is not rated. Poster courtesy of Shady Films, Hill District Media, DIGA Studios, and MTV Entertainment Studios.

“Stans” movie review

Sam Green, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

Whether you drove off a bridge with your pregnant wife in the trunk, or you cried when you heard Taylor Swift got engaged, you might just be a Stan. The term, taken from Eminem’s 2000 hit, has become...

“Thunderbolts*” is now playing in a theater near you. The film runs at two hours and six minutes, and is rated PG-13. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios.

How “Thunderbolts*” brings Marvel back to its promising glory days | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty May 2, 2025

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has had lots of highs and lows. From “Deadpool and Wolverine” being a recent high and “The Marvels” being a recent film that was poorly received by audiences,...

“A Minecraft Movie” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 41 minutes. Poster from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment.

Why “A Minecraft Movie” blocked itself from success | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor April 4, 2025

A staple in video game history hits the big screen 16 years after release. The reign of Minecraft in the video game industry, both current and past eras, seems to be never-ending. So inevitably, a film...

Poster for “Mickey 17” courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. The R-rated film is now playing in a theater near you, and runs at two hours and 17 minutes.

“Mickey 17”: Sci-fi meets political drama

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor March 7, 2025

Imagine working for the government, doing the most risky and lethal space exploration missions for them, and dying most of the time. However, when you die, your mind and memories are implanted into a new...

The Monkey is now playing in a theater near you. The film runs at one hour and 38 minutes and is rated R. Movie poster from Neon Cinema.

How “The Monkey” blended horror and comedy in a fun way

Nolan McNulty, Web Editor February 21, 2025

Cymbal monkeys. Terrifying to some, a childhood toy to others. Now, the cymbal monkey has a drum set and kills people. At a glance, this is the premise of director Osgood Perkins’ “The Monkey”, adapted...

Poster for Captain America: Brave New World. The film runs at one hour and 59 minutes, and is rated PG-13. Now playing in a theater near you. Poster courtesy of Marvel Studios.

Why “Captain America: Brave New World” proved it can be brave without being new | REVIEW

Nolan McNulty February 14, 2025

Are Marvel Studios movies getting worse over time? After “Avengers: Endgame,” audience reception of Marvel films has generally been more critical. Some fans do not like the cameos in newer films that...

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