Author: JOSH KIRSTEIN

Science Fiction Breathes New Life into Romance Film

Photo courtesy of Nickon, Wikipedia "The Space Between Us” is a beautiful romance movie with little hints of science fiction thrown into it and a pretty interesting plot idea. This movie has a very nice feel to it; viewers will be captivated throughout the film’s runtime by the beautiful cinematography […]

State of the Current Superhero Film Universe

Photo courtesy of Paul Hudson, Flickr When producing a superhero film, moviemakers must make several decisions. Some superhero movies retain the spirit of the film’s source material, while others flip the script, deciding to abstain from utilizing past storylines in favor of creating something fresh and original. As film adaptations […]

“Rings” Underwhelms Fans Eager for Samara’s Return

Photo courtesy of Shankbone, Flickr Classic horror film icons Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers and Leatherface have all had modern-day reboots. A producer in Hollywood must have asked, why can't Samara have one as well? Samara is the iconic antagonist of “The Ring Collection,” an American horror movie franchise […]

RA Event Educates Students About Chinese Holiday

Photo by Angelica Pasquali Festive cheer and laughter filled the Overlook Hall first-floor lounge during their Chinese New Year celebration hosted by Resident Assistant Rachel Lubitz. Students from all over campus came out to ring in the Year of the Rooster, which is celebrated in many Asian countries, on their […]

Apple Plans Streaming Service to Combat Competitors

Photo courtesy of Anthony22, Wikipedia Apple will move forward with its plans to create an online streaming service featuring original content, according to an article published by NPR last week. The undeveloped service, which would place the iPhone company in direct competition with established streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and […]

“Biohazard” is a Thrilling Continuation of the Series

Photo courtesy of Wikipedia “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” follows the story of husband Ethan Winters as he travels to Louisiana after receiving a message from his wife, Mia, three years after she disappeared. Once he arrives at a seemingly abandoned house deep in the Louisiana bayou, Ethan realizes that things […]

Holiday Cheer Spreads at Gingerbread Craft Event

Photo by Catherine Clinton Laughter, Christmas music and the smell of sweets filled the air in Friends Hall during the College Programming Board’s annual Gingerbread House Making event. Students were encouraged to take a Friday night off to construct houses made from graham crackers and candy in the spirit of […]