“The Joker” delivers an honest portrayal of the importance of mental health by Ben Bolstrum, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of forbes.com 7/10 There are many positive aspects about the Oct. 4 release of “The Joker.” Creative and claustrophobic camera angles set the tone of a person going through a mental breakdown perfectly, allowing the viewer to […]
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by Kevin O’Neil, A&E Editor Survivor Art Quilts & Photography Exhibit Anton Art Center 125 Macomb Pl. Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 Aug. 24 – Oct. 10 Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Opening reception: 6 – 8 p.m. FREE and open to the public; donations are accepted Featuring a myriad of hand-crafted quilts with paired […]
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Student hip-hop artist talks about his origins, influences and upcoming performance by Kevin O’Neil, A&E Editor Photos courtesy of Acclimate Schoolcraft student, Adam Culp, better known as Acclimate to his fans, is a burgeoning artist specializing in hip-hop. Even before he began his lyrical campaign, he lived an independent childhood in Brownstown, Michigan, where he […]
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An eerily common tale of false love, abuse and a tragic, bitter end by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor 7/10 Unfortunately, domestic amorous plight – be it abuse, manipulation or otherwise – is a particularly contagious blight this day and age. This subject is more commonly expressed through film and book and – of […]
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Post Malone shows emotional views in “Hollywood Bleeding” By Marvin Poindexter IV, Staff Writer Rating: 9/10 From his first breakout smash hit White Iverson, to his debut album “Stoney” to touring/opening for superstar Justin Bieber, Austin Richard Post, aka Post Malone, has forged a path of his own to becoming a superstar. After the release […]
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La Havas’ latest album tells a story of coming of age and finding one’s roots by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Enterainment Editor 9/10 It’s the popular topic of many a soul-searching introspection; where someone comes from – not necessarily where they were born, but where their family originated from, so many generations ago. Not many […]
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N.K Jemisin’s “The Fifth Season” sings the seeming futility of strife during an age of decimation 9/10 by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of complex.com From a thousand derelict monuments of a thousand dead civilizations, to crumbling landscapes and oppressive institutions, there is born a story that is centralized around a single […]
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Chris Brown Shows color appreciation on “Indigo” 8/10 Marvin Poindexter, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of grmdaily.com Just two years after the release of his 45-track double album (now 57 deluxe edition), “Heartbreak on A Full Moon” (HOAFM), Chris Brown is returns with his ninth studio album “Indigo.” Similar to “HOAFM,” Brown decides yet again to […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo credit: Tamara Turner Erebus Haunted House Erebus Haunted Attraction 18 S. Perry St. Pontiac, Michigan 48342 Sept. 13, 2019 – Nov. 02, 2019 Monday-Thursday 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Sunday 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Weekly Sept. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28; Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 16-20, 22-31; […]
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Peele’s “Us” proves he’s not a one hit wonder 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief “Get Out” was a refreshing take on the horror genre, taking a more psychological approach than the typical spooky ghosts or murderous loners. Jordan Peele has managed to make a completely unique horror experience yet again with “Us.” According to HuffPost, […]
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Compiled by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo credit to reactpresents.com From Camelot to Kent State: Pop 1960-1975 Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI Now till Aug. 25 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Detroit Institute of Arts presents an exhibition which embraces a […]
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Devil May Cry 5 returns to form 8/10 by Jean Sandre, Staff Writer After 10 years (not counting the reboot, Devil May Cry), fans are finally getting a sequel to The Devil May Cry. After releasing a trailer back at E3 2018, fans got on the hype train for the game with the hopes for […]
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Reignwolf’s debut album “Hear Me Out” astounds 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-chief Reignwolf is a smaller indie/blues-rock band from Canada, and until now, they had only released singles such as “Are You Satisfied?,” “Lonely Sunday,” “In the Dark” and “Hardcore.” “Are You Satisfied?” is a good representation of what the band’s sound is, featuring deep, […]
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Compiled by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Tamara Turner Hamilton Fisher Theatre 3011 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI Now until April 21 Tuesday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m. Select Thursday matinees at 1 p.m. Admission/Fees: Tickets range from $80-185, with a select number of $485 premium seats available. The critically acclaimed […]
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“Rap or Go to the League” shows 2 Chainz’s maturing through music 9/10 By Marvin Poindexter, Arts and Entertainment Editor From attending Alabama State, to eventually starting a rap group in 1997, to even selling dope, Tauheed Epps known worldwide as 2 Chainz, has come a long way. After being officially signed Def Jam in […]
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“Captain Marvel” surprises with yet another solid movie 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-chief There were many concerns going into see “Captain Marvel.” Among those include Brie Larson’s acting, how the plot fits into the overall universe and how it holds up against other superhero movies. Moviegoers should be happy to hear that “Captain Marvel” doesn’t […]
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“Kingdom Hearts 3” is a return to form, but underwhelming finale 3/5 by Ramon Razo, Managing editor It’s been almost 15 year since players were able to join Sora, Donald, and Goofy on their battles against darkness. While “Kingdom Hearts 3” could never fill the hype-hole left in the souls of many fans who have […]
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DC’s new series, Doom Patrol, is weird in all the right ways 9/10 by Cody Yarbrough, Staff Writer Following the success of the shows “Titans” and “Young Justice: Outsiders,” streaming service DC Universe has added another show to its roster, “Doom Patrol.” Can this new exclusive match the quality of the other two? Only time […]
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Compiled by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Tamara Turner Detroit Restaurant Week Restaurants all-around the Metro Detroit area Now until March 3 5 to 11 p.m. Admission/Fees: $29-$39 Detroit is a city filled with a melting pot of some of the finest cuisines, and it will have 26 of its premier restaurants […]
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Ariana Grande releases sixth album, “Thank U Next” by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 10/10 Six months ago, fans were treated to what can be considered Ariana’s most colorful album, “Sweetener.” An album two years in the making, which was fueled by what she had went through before the release of the project, marked […]
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part nails it again 8/10 by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief Illustration by Tamara Turner After the unexpected hit that was “The Lego Movie,” it wasn’t too much of a surprise to hear of the spin-off sequel “The Lego Batman Movie,” but it was surprising to hear of the true sequel […]
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