Modern Ghibli Classic: ‘The Red Turtle’ Speaks Volumes Without Words
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Staff Writer
February 20, 2017
A charming film from beloved animation studio Studio Ghibli teaching love, perseverance, and respect for nature.
The OA: A Glittering Masterpiece, or Smoke and Mirrors?
Nora-Grayce Orosz, Staff Writer
February 15, 2017
Netflix series "the OA" dazzles viewers with gorgeous production and out there plotlines.
American Horror Story Starting To Lose Steam In Season Six
Justin de la Garza, Impact Staff
October 6, 2016
Entertaining and a borderline spoof but far from a master piece, the sixth season of American Horror Story holds some promise with storytelling and characters depth, h...
‘Grace and Frankie’ Season 2 Is Golden
Christine Coleman, Correspondent
July 9, 2016
GRACE AND FRANKIE Like a newly developed neighborhood that makes all the surrounding ones look rundown and in long for the better times of yesteryear, Netflix is quickly becoming the exclusive residence of choice for today’s smart and edgy programming. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, however, for t...
Dory Finds Herself A Star After Nemo Sequel
Darien Greene, Correspondent
July 9, 2016
Before walking into Finding Dory, I couldn’t help but wonder, “Do we need this? Is this necessary?” Disney marketing executives would say yes, Disney stockholders would say yes, and most importantly the parents of a little girl with a disability would say yes. Finding Dory exists as the produc...
‘Room’ One Of The Best of 2016
Darian Greene, Contributor
July 8, 2016
“Room” is a heart-wrenching, but profoundly enriching story about creating your own reality in the face of insurmountable adversity. Directed with aplomb by Lenny Abrahamson, this tiny film blesses us with transcendent performances by all principle actors, but especially Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. Based...
Cultural Fears, Unruly Children, and the Recurring Themes in Horror Films: A Comparison of Child’s Play (1988) and Orphan (2009)
Rashaan Pace, Impact Staff
April 16, 2015
According to the Holy Bible’s story in Genesis, Chapter 4, which depicts the brutal slaying of Abel by his brother Cain, the concept of violence, in particular, murder is as old as creation. The story suggests that because of sin, the inability to control one’s emotions can lead various per...
SpongeBob: Sponge Out Of Water A Crowd Pleaser
Joseph Ocasio, Impact Correspondent
March 17, 2015
Has it really been 16 years since SpongeBob first came into existence and became a pop culture icon over night by the Nickelodeon Television network? Man, I remember watch the show all the way to my junior year in high school. Practically everyone I knew loved SpongeBob. Whether you were a...
Zoolander 2 Announced to Release in 2016
John Principio, Entertainment Editor
March 10, 2015
While millions of people tuned into the coveted Paris Fashion Week this March, there were two runway-walkers who may have stolen the spotlight and the story of the entire event. Clad in pieces from Valentino Garavani’s 2015 fall collection, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) and fellow male model Hansel...
2015 Oscars A Platform For Outspoken Stances
John Principio, Entertainment Editor
March 4, 2015
The most highly anticipated event in show biz took place on Feb. 22—the Oscars. This year marked the 87th annual celebration. Millions of people tune in to this annual celebration every year. From the red carpet to the extravagant dresses to the controversial performances, the Oscars never cease to...