Indie supernatural horror thriller “The Wretched” is artistically triumphant by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 8/10 Horror – 1 hr. 35 min – Not rated While the usual swathe of horror flicks is oversaturated with dystopias, excessive gore and zombie apocalypses (things that are probably not very tasteful during a pandemic) brothers Drew and Brett Pierce […]
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Risk of Rain 2 is an inordinate take on an old style By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Store.steampowered.com 9/10 Platforms: Reviewed on PC Version; also available on PS4, Nintendo Switch; Xbox One Risk of Rain is a third person roguelike shooter. Every game is randomly generated and never the same; the […]
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An eternal addition to the classic franchise By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Image courtesy of slayersclub.net Platforms: Reviewed on PC Version; also available on Stadia, Xbox ONE and PS4; Nintendo Switch Release TBD 7/10 If you liked Doom 2016, you will love “Doom Eternal” because the makers returned to the run and gun style […]
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DOOM 64 gets an EX rerelease on the same date as DOOM Eternal by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Image courtesy of PC Edition; also available on Linux, Switch, PS4 and XBONE 6/10 Coinciding the bombastic return of the Doomslayer is a trip back to memory lane, remastered for current platforms. Originally released as a […]
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Local partners offer free munchies and slurpables for attendees by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Images courtesy of https Facebook.com/freepfilmfest/ There is no denying times are tough right now, and many people feel as though they can’t do anything but watch everything go down from behind their windows. Regardless of what you choose […]
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Nintendo’s Animal Crossing, a much-needed safe haven by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Images courtesy of logo-box-art & newsweek.com 10/10 Nintendo returned to claim another year’s summer as their own. Nintendo first dominated the summer of 2016 with Pokémon Go, which encouraged players to physically go outside and catch some Pokémon. Now with […]
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by RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Photos by RJ Hartsoe Located in Novi, Mich. inside Airtime Trampoline Park, is XP Arena, an obstacle course first of its kind in the United States. Airtime XP Arena, is made up of 11 obstacles featuring the ball walk, maze and more. Each one acts as its own challenge. […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of reddit.com In wake of national and local precautions due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the usual On the Prowl won’t cut it at this time. So, here are some things you can do “In the Den,” at home or online to keep yourself from […]
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by Annelisa Ginger | Staff Writer 9/10 After a long string of sequels and mediocre remakes, ‘Onward’ sticks out from Disney’s current roster as being the first original film to hit theaters in a while. The film sets classic fairy-tale fantasy creatures and characters in a modernized setting while its story follows a pair of […]
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U.S. Girls presents a spectacularly crafted collection of personal and cultural reflections by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 9/10 Growing up in Illinois, the catholic-raised Meghan Remy formed her first punk band in her teenage years. After years of attending art college, she began making and performing music in the mid-2000s, wHeavy Lighgtith her first […]
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Ben Schwartz accelerates his new role as Sonic The Hedgehog By RJ Hartsoe | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of hypebeast.com & psu.com & nme.com “Sonic the Hedgehog’ is a movie adaptation of the popular and long-running video game franchise. The movie is not in any game timeline and is its own universe. It follows Sonic as […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Poduction Assistant HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH Planet Ant Hall 2357 Caniff St. Hamtramck, Mich. Now until Feb. 29 8 p.m. Wednesday – Friday & Sunday GA $40; Juniors (under 30) $25; Seniors (65+) $30; Saturday GA $47.50; Juniors (under 30) […]
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Livonia eLounge offers hangout spot for gamers By Anthony Magewick & Josiah Thomas | Staff Writer & News Editor Photos courtesy of ReSpawn & Armando Saucedo | Videographer Members of the gaming community have begun gathering in Livonia at ReSpawn eLounge, a place unlike anything Metro Detroit has seen before. ReSpawn eLounge opened its doors […]
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Justin Bieber’s “Chances” is a bland bowl of potato skins under a splash of lukewarm broth. by Kevin O’Neil | A&E Editor 6/10 The minds of young folk of this day and age have had at least a faint awareness of Justin Bieber’s existence, whether it be from when he was but a bowl-haired baby […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Production Assistant THE WINTER’S TALE Hilberry Theater 4743 Cass Ave. Detroit, Mich. Now until Feb. 23 Showtimes vary Individual tickets on sale soon Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” is a fantastical romcom that begins with a king putting his own wife on […]
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KAYTRADANA’s BUBBA is a fresh-baked pumpkin pie of powerful messages and creamy cadence by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Photos courtesy of highnobiety.com & pitchfork.com 9/10 KAYTRADANA is a Hattian-Canadian artist, producer and DJ whose newest album, BUBBA, is more than the common hodgepodge of shallow and colorless tracks that many releases are […]
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Complied by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong | Production Assistant Robot Revolution Exhibit Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Now until July 3 Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. & Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. […]
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Patrick Rothfuss’ tale of tragedy, power and love Book 10/10 by Kevin O’Neil | Arts & Entertainment Editor Images courtesy of Amazon.com & Wikipedia.org In a land built upon myths, legends and mystical secrets, only one thing is sure to bend the world to the wielder’s will: Names. Not just any name – no, it must […]
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“Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” demonstrates an eloquent reflection of how we should treat each other by Elyse Salmon | Staff Writer Photo courtesy of wwnytv.com For many, the television show, “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” is among one most loved children’s TV shows of all time, enchanting young children and parents with curiosity and enjoyment for more than […]
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Latest Smash Bros. news inspires new character predictions By Evan Cerezo | Layout & Design Editor Photos courtesy of polygon.com “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” has what is probably the most iconic and diverse roster of any official video game release. Releasing in December with a whopping 75 characters, the game planned the release of an […]
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“Pokémon Sword and Shield” improves on winning formula By Evan Cerezo | Layout & Design Editor Photos courtesy of icoolkid.com Pokémon has been making sequels for almost 25 years now, and is almost a textbook example on how to make sequels. When a new main line Pokémon game comes out, the bulk of the game […]
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