by Mikey Cebulski, Staff Writer Tens of thousands of music aficionados gravitated to Detroit’s West Riverfront Park on July 28 and 29 for the sixth annual Mo PoP indie music festival. The park provided the perfect backdrop to the city with a 20-acre green oasis overlooking the Detroit riverfront. Concert-goers of all ages expressed themselves […]
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Marvel Madness comes to an end, ranking of all the movies By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Winner: Avengers Avengers created a format for which many people are trying to copy. The movie created a way to easily connect most of the extended stories, and there are several Netflix shows that also use the Avengers movies […]
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By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor The case for Avengers: Age of Ultron Age of Ultron begins the introduction to many of the plot points that are now coming together for Infinity War. Ultron went to Wakanda for Klaue, which stole vibranium from the Wakandans, and it begins to set up for the Wakandan story. […]
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Avengers vs Black Panther By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor The case for “The Avengers” Marvel has taken their time to craft a world where superheroes could exist, and they even omitted much of the comics to fit the big screen not just for practical purposes but for believability purposes. When Avengers comes around, everyone is […]
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By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief The case for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” There are two meanings behind the name “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” After two failed universes, Sony finally partnered with Marvel Studios to bring Spider-Man home, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Tom Holland is the best Spider-Man yet. He really makes the audience believe he is just a 15-year-old […]
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By Christian Hollis and Alexis Tucker Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor The case for “Iron Man” Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, stated in a Vanity Fair article that originally, there was no big plan to make The Avengers movie. Iron Man was the first movie to test the waters and did so well that not […]
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By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief The case for “Thor” Chris Hemsworth as Thor was a great pick for Marvel Studios. His ironic humor and backstory is something unique to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Thor’s inner-conflict to prove himself worthy of the throne was the best possible way to introduce the character. Thor’s relationship with Loki is also […]
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The Case for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief There are two meanings behind the name “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” After two failed universes, Sony finally partnered with Marvel Studios to bring Spider-Man home, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Tom Holland is the best Spider-Man yet. He really makes the audience believe he is just […]
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Iron Man 2 vs Black Panther By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief The case for “Iron Man 2” There is much to like about Iron Man 2, and it is nice seeing Tony Stark develop. There are hints of him beginning the path toward Iron Man 3 where he just wants to be Iron Man rather than […]
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By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief The case for “Thor: Ragnarok” “Thor: Ragnarok” is a huge turning point for the Thor series. Ragnarok has it all; the visuals, amazing CGI, comedy, more homage to the origins of Norse mythology and the story overall just feels the best it’s ever been. Thor’s “upgrade” is the perfect addition leading […]
Continue ReadingFlicks to look forward to over summer Compiled by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor *N/A = no rating available Date Movie Genre Rating April 20 April 27 Rampage Super Troopers 2 I Feel Pretty Avengers: Infinity War Traffik Sci-fi/Video Game Crime/Comedy Comedy Action/Sci-fi Thriller PG-13 R PG-13 PG-13 N/A May 4 May 11 […]
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“Midnight Sun” geared toward young audience with cheesy clichés By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 2/5 stars If Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger are two things in director Scott Speer’s “Midnight Sun,” they are attractive and comically awkward. From the first few scenes, the film feels far more akin to a parody of a summer romance […]
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Your arts and entertainment tidbits By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 55 long nights According to Watchers on the Wall, a community for news on HBO’s popular drama “Game of Thrones,” the show’s eighth and final season will feature a battle the likes of which TV has never seen before. Cast and crew have […]
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Arts and Entertainment events to enjoy summer in Metro-Detroit By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor May Zoo Brew The Detroit Zoo, 8450 W 10 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 May 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. $45 advance admission, $50 at the door, $85 VIP and $30 Designated Driver Lions and tigers and beer, […]
Continue ReadingLineup of Metro Detroit’s biggest upcoming concerts this season Compiled by Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor Date Time Venue Headliner Genre May 20 7 p.m Little Caesars Arena Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train Rock June 1 June 15 June 22 June 26 All Day 7:30 p.m 8 p.m. […]
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“Isolation” cements Kali Uchis’s presence as unconventional pop enchantress By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars One of the most understandable reasons that pop music often gets a bad rep is due to its repetitive nature, over glossy poster children and production and lyrics that feel so vain and empty. Colombian-American songstress Kali Uchis has […]
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The Weeknd’s “My Dear Melancholy,” exactly how it sounds By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars Longtime fans of The Weeknd will typically recall fondly his artsy, intimate origins that intricately crafted masterpieces like “Trilogy” and “Kiss Land.” With releases like 2016’s “Starboy” and featured vocals on tracks of friends like Lana Del Rey […]
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Thor: Ragnarok vs Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Thor: Ragnarok Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Year Released 2017 2017 Running Time 2 hours, 10 minutes 2 hours, 18 minutes Opening Weekend (USA) $122,744,989 $146,510,104 Cumulative Worldwide Gross $802,233,599 $863,756,051 Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) 8/10 (80%) 7.7/10 (77%) Rotten […]
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Industry stars pay tribute to legendary composer with “Unmasked: The Platinum Collection” By Alexandra Lachine, Arts and Entertainment Editor 4.5/5 stars Ahead of British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 70th birthday and hot on the heels of his autobiography, some of the biggest names in modern music and theater have united to pay tribute to the legendary […]
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“Captain America: Civil War” vs “Guardians of the Galaxy” By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Captain America: Civil War Guardians of the Galaxy Year Released 2016 2014 Running Time 2 hours 27 minutes 2 hours, 1 minute Opening Weekend (USA) $179,139,142 $94,320,883 Cumulative Worldwide Gross $1,153,304,495 $774,176,600 Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) 7.8/10 8.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes 91% […]
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“Iron Man 3” vs “Spider-Man: Homecoming” By Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Iron Man 3 Spider-Man: Homecoming Year Released 2013 2017 Running Time 2 hours, 10 minutes 2 hours, 13 minutes Opening Weekend (USA) $174,144,585 $117,027,053 Cumulative Worldwide Gross $1,215,439,994 $880,166,924 Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB) 7.2/10 7.5/10 Rotten Tomatoes 80% 92% Statistics from IMDB.com and RottonTomatoes.com The […]
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