SXU Drama Presents “The Great Gatsby”
As 2022 begins, SXU Drama (https://theden.sxu.edu/organization/sxudrama) is proud to present their adaptation of one of the finest novels of the 1920s: F. Scott Flitzgerald’s The...
Netflix Doesn’t Understand the Appeal of Animation
With the release of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the “Cowboy Bebop” anime, it seems like the company hasn’t quite learned its lesson when it comes...
Elden Ring Gameplay Trailer First Impressions
Since the announcement of “Elden Ring” at E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2019, “Dark Souls” and FromSoftware fans have eagerly been awaiting information on the game....
“The French Dispatch” is Everything Wes Anderson Fans Could Ever Want
Over two decades of directing films, Wes Anderson has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most stylistically distinct directors. His deadpan direction, unconventional set design, muted...
Alec Baldwin’s Tragic Accident and the Sordid Reality of Post-COVID Filming Conditions
It’s no secret that Hollywood and the film industry has taken a financial hit from the pandemic. Despite the success of recent blockbusters like “No...
Denis Villeneuve Brings “Dune” to the Big Screen
Frank Herbert’s “Dune” is one of sci-fi’s greatest masterpieces. His vision of the future—combining myth, politics, and environmentalism—inspired over five decades worth of imitators. Even...
Three Terrifying Games to Play this October
Halloween is just around the corner. Seeing as many of us are in the mood for good horror media (movies, books, TV, etc.), it’s the...
The Card Counter is a Disappointing Entry in a Genius’s Filmography
Few screenwriters influenced the New Hollywood movement more than Paul Schrader. The writer of Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Mishima helped bridge the gap between...
Star Wars Visions: Disney’s New Anime Sampler
(Thank you to Mike Rivera for contributing to this article) With the massive success of The Mandalorian, it’s only natural that Disney would try their...
Christianity, Conscience, and Controversy in Kanye West’s Donda
Donda is the latest, highly-anticipated album from hip-hop’s renaissance man Kanye West. Following 2019’s Jesus is King, Kanye once again makes heavy use of spiritual...