Cactus Jack’s true sophomore album by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 9/10 Good things come to those who wait, and after two years, the wait was well worth it. A project that essentially was announced back in 2016 alongside the announcement and release of Travis Scott’s sophomore album “Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight,” […]
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PlayStation, Marvel Games entraps players in their web by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief 9/10 Reviewed on PlayStation 4 Developer Insomniac, with the help of Marvel Games and PlayStation, have crafted one of the best Spider-Man stories of all time with extremely fluid gameplay but falls short when it pulls the player out of combat. “Marvel’s Spider-Man” […]
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More like burnout by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Reviewed on Playstation 4 3/10 Mad Games’s “Brawlout” is an uninspired platform fighter that finds success in filling a specific need in the market. It is no secret that “Brawlout” is heavily influenced by Nintendo’s iconic series “Super Smash Bros.” Identical stages, fighting settings and even character movesets […]
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by Evan Cerezo, Assistant Layout Editor The newest installation in the “Super Smash Bros.” series is coming this December for $60 on the Nintendo Switch. This classic fighting series has all characters from previous installments and many references from different Nintendo games and series. As with any new game coming out, “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” […]
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Great Story, Broken Gameplay by Christian Hollis, Editor-in-Chief Reviewed on PlayStation 4 6.5/10 In Hangar 13’s “Mafia 3,” you play as Lincoln Clay, a half-Puerto Rican half Italian mobster. Set in 1968, Lincoln returns home to New Bordeaux (inspired by New Orleans, Louisiana) after his tour in Vietnam. It is clear that Lincoln suffers from […]
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by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor Star Wars and the Power of Costume Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave. Midtown Detroit 313-833-7900 Tuesday to Sunday until Sept. 30 Tickets vary from $7 to $24 Visitors also have the opportunity to view videos featuring designers, actors and concept artists to better shed some light […]
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Drake delivers one-year summary by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor 8/10 In 2017, on what he called a 22-track project a “playlist” of sorts titled “More Life,” Drake made a statement on a song called “Do Not Disturb,” revealing that he would be taking a break from music to focus more himself and well-being. […]
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How does the 2013 platinum hit hold up five years later? by Connor Wellington 9/10 Gamers play the hardened veteran with a complicated past Booker DeWitt in the 2013 hit “Bioshock: Infinite.” Seeking to erase his past and pay his debts, Booker accepts a mission, which is to travel to the floating city of […]
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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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