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"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" (Courtesy of IMDB)

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’: The Melodic Prequel of The Hunger Games

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor November 22, 2023

  It has been eight years since the last movie from the popular dystopian trilogy “The Hunger Games” was released, “Mockingjay — Part 2.” The Hunger Games series returns to the big screen...

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (Courtesy of Netflix)

‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ is Headed in the Right Direction

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer November 21, 2023

  The film “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” was a landmark film for most people our age. It combined video games, graphic novels and movies in a way that had never been attempted before. Years...

(Courtesy of Marvel Studios)

‘The Marvels’ Proves the MCU is at a Low Point

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor November 14, 2023

  In Marvel Studio’s newest superhero blockbuster “The Marvels,” Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers), Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan) and Monica Rambeau discover their “energy-based” powers have...

"Priscilla" (Courtesy of A24)

‘Priscilla’ Shines A Darker Light On The King of Rock N Roll

By Arlo Marler, Arts Writer November 12, 2023

  Elvis Presley has been in public discourse in recent years regarding a myriad of things. There is the fact that Elvis built his career off of music and songs from Black singers like Big Mama...

(Image courtesy of 'Fingernails' trailer, AppleTV+)

‘Fingernails’ is a Failed Attempt at an Honest Love Story

By Josi Hinds, News Editor November 9, 2023

  In some alternate universe, modern technology has devised a test to prove whether two people are in love with each other. To run this test, both members of a couple must sacrifice a fingernail....

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2023 Awards Season Film Preview

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor November 5, 2023

  The Golden Globes and Academy Awards may be months away, but until then, the heavy hitters in those shows will be sneaking their way into theaters. To avoid missing out, or needing to rapidly...

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November Arts Desk Recommendations

  We at the Arts Desk love good media. This is the start of a more casual monthly piece to recommend the art that has been connecting with us. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have! Films “Harry...

Five Nights at Freddy's promotional poster (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Horror Gets Lost in Translation in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’

By Grier Abercrombie, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  2023 has been quite the year for video game adaptations. Following "The Last of Us," "Super Mario Bros," "Dungeons and Dragons" and "The Witcher," Scott Cawthon’s "Five Nights At Freddy’s"...

"The Exorcist: Believer" Promotional Image (Courtesy of Universal)

‘The Exorcist: Believer’: No Need to Be a Franchise

By Ethan Blume, Arts Writer October 31, 2023

  Even if you didn’t see any of the newest “Halloween” reboot trilogy, you probably heard how divisive it was amongst horror fans. “Halloween Kills” is one of the worst slasher movies...

(Courtesy of Apple Original Films)

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’: Equally Engaging and Important

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor October 23, 2023

  Considered by many to be the greatest living film director, Martin Scorsese has returned to the big screen with his adaption of “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The original work is a non-fiction...