It’s always fun to watch a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read before and compare it to what you had imagined while originally reading. Sometimes, a movie elevates what I imagined, but not all books need a movie adaptation. A well-done adaptation can bring your vivid imagination to life. Seeing the Harry Potter series […]
Tag: Op-ed
The Truth Behind Low-Fat Foods
When you hear about low-fat foods and diets, it is often easy to assume that less fat equates to having great weight loss potential. While this can be true in most cases, there are also some drawbacks to maintaining consumption of this kind of food, with other options being just as effective. The need to […]
Ageism in Hip Hop needs to be ignored
One of the most defining aspects of Hip Hop is competition. At best, it’s a green light for emcees to prove their lyrical capabilities at a high level in thought and identity. At worst, it often has been either a career halt for the participants and often a fatal end. Pros and cons aside, the […]
Shrek 5 Teaser: A Mixed Bag
The excitement for the newest installment of the Shrek series has escalated ever since the fifth movie was hinted at. It has been fifteen years since the last movie in the series, which has left large expectations from fans who wish to see these iconic characters once again. We finally got the first teaser trailer […]
Derik Queen and The Miracle Shot for Maryland
It’s not a fact that March Madness has had eyes glued to the screen and last night was an example of this. Cue the Colorado State Rams and the Maryland Terps: a grueling 2nd Round battle of epic proportions. Despite their 1st Rounds wins, both teams had a lot to prove; The No. 12 seeded […]
The Potential Banning of Synthetic Dyes in Food
The days of seeing rainbow-hued cereal and coffee could be coming to an end. Two weeks ago, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to end a longstanding rule allowing food companies to use new additives, including artificial dyes, that have not undergone FDA safety review. He wants all artificial dye […]
James Bond and Amazon: A Match Made In Heaven
Since the release of “No Time To Die”(2021), it has been up in the air which direction the franchise would take after Daniel Craig’s last outing as the fearless Agent 007. Some thought the franchise would end and lay dormant for years. Others believed that another company would attempt to continue it into new IPs. […]
Draymond Green Is Everything Wrong with Modern NBA
Draymond Green is many things: a 4-time champion, an Olympian, a defensive juggernaut, and a successful podcaster. The latter is a questioning statement of itself, considering he’s known for his crazy hot takes. Especially when he called Memphis Grizzlies coach, Taylor Jenkins, “ a softie” for being emotional over a foul call. Ironic due to […]
Theater Ticket Prices are Causing its Slow Demise
Unsurprisingly, theater has taken a downturn within the United States in the past few years. While the COVID-19 pandemic certainly was a significant cause of the drop in audience attendance, theaters have since struggled to bring back their numbers to pre-pandemic numbers. One consistent reason for this can be linked back to ticket pricing. According […]
Ben and Jerry’s CEO Gets Fired: Was it The Right Choice?
Ice cream is a sweet treat beloved by all, but the controversy around Ben and Jerry’s has been anything but sweet. Unilever, the British parent company of the ice cream chain, fired CEO David Stever of Ben and Jerry’s. This caused an uproar from the company and resulted in the board suing Unilever, accusing them […]
Marty Callner Passes Away: He Will be Missed
The music industry just took an unexpected hit of bad news when Music Video Director Marty Callner passed away at the age of 78. His loss this week has led to the urge to reflect on all his work and properly understand how important his role was to so many artists and fans. Marty began […]
The Political Influence of Streamers
The idea of people watching someone play a video game for hours or listening to their responses to chat is not an appealing use of time when you say it out loud. Yet, it is a facet of entertainment that has captivated a large audience. Many streamers gain an audience through their personalities and fun […]
