Arcade Fire is a Canadian indie rock/post-punk revival band that has been making waves since their first album released in 2004. They've won numerous awards including three Album of the Year Awards, two Best International Album awards, several nominations, and have received much critical acclaim and commercial success. In 2013, Arcade Fire released their fourth... Continue Reading →
Ant-Man is the newest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly and chronicles the story of Scott Lang, a thief in the vain of Robin Hood. It is due to these skills as a thief noticed by Hank Pym, creator of the Ant-Man suit. Hank recruits... Continue Reading →
There are many films, novels, and games that tackle the concept of artificial intelligence, utilizing an even larger variety of perspectives on the subject. Whether it's the apocalyptic domination of Terminator, the equality struggle of the Geth in Mass Effect, or the acceptance seen in Star Trek, the idea of artificial intelligence can inspire people to create vastly... Continue Reading →
Everyone knows the story of JFK and that infamous morning in Dallas, whether you have the flashbulb memories of where you were when it happened or if you learned about it in your history classes. Even if you didn't pay attention to your schoolwork, JFK's demise has permeated into the fabric of pop culture and media.... Continue Reading →
Clay Vanstone (T.J. Miller) is the boss of a branch of Zenotek, a lovable oaf, and one hell of a party guy, but not the best at running a responsible business. His sister and CEO of Zenotek, Carol (Jennifer Anniston), comes just in time for the holidays to tell Clay that she plans on closing... Continue Reading →
Bleed for This is a boxing movie in which most of the best scenes take place outside the ring. This real-life comeback story follows a pretty basic formula, but the heart and storytelling are what drive it to be worthwhile. BLEED FOR THIS is the incredible true story of one of the most inspiring and... Continue Reading →
This band is such a fun treat live, this was the third time I have seen them. Each tour in support of their albums, Never Trust a Happy Song, Spreading Rumors, and now Big Mess has been a gathering of dancing, energy, and trippy colors rolling everywhere. They are a casual group of performers that... Continue Reading →
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Wish We Could Go Back! The opening scene of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back reunites us with the Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) we are familiar with from the first film. He is confident, fearless and in control. Unfortunately, he is thrust out of character by two women who seem to confuse... Continue Reading →
The Birth of a Nation tells the story of Nat Turner (Nate Parker) a slave in Southampton County, Virginia. Nat is taken under the wing of Elizabeth Turner (Penelope Ann Miller) and taught to read, which he uses to learn the Bible. Years later, Nat is still a field hand, but also a gifted preacher. His... Continue Reading →
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