Dungeon crawler-type games have always been popular and developer Hopoo Games created a great entry to the genre called “Risk of Rain.” Released in 2013, the second dungeon crawler was different every single playthrough. This trend continues in the sequel, “Risk of Rain 2,” which plays very similarly to the original but with noticeable upgrades in both quality and...
In 2018, John Krasinski captured many by surprise with his revolutionary horror film “A Quiet Place.” The notion of Jim from “The Office” writing, directing and starring in a horror film seemed far-fetched, yet he smashed expectations and delivered one of the best and most original films of that year. Now, after a pandemic delay, Krasinski’s sequel to his...
Lana Del Rey does it once again with her full-length LP, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” The singer released a jewel of a record on March 24 following a two-week pushback.
After the sorrowful and intimate previous release “Blue Banisters,” Del Rey’s direction was unexpected. “Blue Banisters” depicted Del Rey in her most vulnerable state...
On Jan. 23, the 2024 Oscar nominations were announced. As per usual with Oscar nominations, there was immediate widespread outrage over certain people or movies getting snubbed. This year, the movie to receive this treatment was "Barbie." The film received the most nominations of any film this year after “Oppenheimer” and “Poor Things,” with eight overall nominations including Best...
The Gallagher children slowly make their way out of the foster care system this week in an episode much better than the last.
Ethan Cutkosky’s acting improves this week as Carl continues to hate living with two great parents. For some reason fine food, lavish rooms and nice clothes are not worth it if there are television restrictions and a...
Attempting to pinpoint the single feature that made Eminem the best-selling artist of the past decade is a challenging and nearly futile task. After all, there are so many layers to the guy that make him such an engrossing enigma. The man's been called a gifted artist as well as sell-out; a clever poet as well as chauvinist pig;...
The sponge is back, more visually and aesthetically stunning than ever. Fifteen years into the game and these aquatic creatures are still alluring in the most dynamic ways possible. “Spongebob Squarepants: Sponge out of Water” is an extremely fun and comical journey through Bikini Bottom that brings plenty of old faces and creatures back into the fray, which will...
It’s 1996. “Resident Evil” is out. It creates this genre called survival horror. Basically, you’re scared and nobody can help you. People love it, it sells like mad.
Now it’s 2002. “Resident Evil” is out again. The remake adds more content, overall is a better game. People love it, but it doesn’t sell. Capcom decides survival horror doesn’t work...
If you have listened to the radio anytime in the past month, then Iggy Azalea should be a familiar name to you. The 23-year-old Australian rapper and rising pop sensation has become a staple on top 40 playlists with her catchy Charli XCX-assisted single, “Fancy.” With one successful single under her belt, Azalea is looking to ascend the ranks...
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2017 was a big year for Universal Pictures. On May 22, the studio unveiled their answer to the incredibly popular Marvel Cinematic Universe: a planned series of interconnected monster movies they called the “Dark Universe.” The first movie in the series, “The Mummy,” would release one month later in...