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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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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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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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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Lizzo leads the march on girl power by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of broadway.com Raised in Detroit and later Houston, Texas, Melissa Vivianne Jefferson, now known as Lizzo, learned and loved music from an early age, forming a musical group with her friends in her teenage years. Her commercial breakthrough began […]
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“Djesse Vol.1” proves itself as a true masterpiece by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of broadway.com Raised in North London, Jacob Collier was born from a family of music, with both his mother and grandfather being violinists and instructors at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Following in their footsteps, Collier […]
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Fear of God renovates present, integrates past in fashion with passion by Marvin Poindexter, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of hypebeast.com Since the brand’s debut back in 2013, Fear of God has cemented itself not just in streetwear, but rather in the fashion industry all together. From Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Big Sean and more, the […]
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Beatrix Runs tells a story of wanderlust born from a troubled past, destructive relationships 8/10 by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Photo courtesy of typepad.com Born in New York and raised in Russia as the daughter of diplomat parents, Elizaveta was immediately thrown into a life of international nativity; she immersed herself in music […]
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Compiled by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic by Matthew Armstrong, Production Assistant Hallowe’en in Greenfield Village Greenfield Village 20900 Oakwood Blvd. Dearborn, Michigan 48124 Now to Oct. 27 6:30 to 10 p.m. Discovery reveals itself in Greenfield Village with mystical encounters along a path lit by scores of jack-o’-lanterns, leading up to a […]
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A chilling yet beautiful reflection of those who hold power, as well as the average citizen of our society 9/10 by Kevin O’Neil, Arts & Entertainment Editor Graphic courtesy of soundcloud.com Will Connolly, best known for his thespian pursuits, shows but only a few of the many faults of our culture with “The Caterpillars of […]
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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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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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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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