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‘Mega Man 11’ is a legendary return for an iconic character

By Tanner Kinney / October 18, 2018

 'Mega Man 11' is everything fans were hoping for and more. Even with  subpar sound design, everything else from the visuals to the level  design to the minute-to-minute gameplay is Mega Perfection. A franchise  as battered and bruised as 'Mega Man' deserves this kind of relief. With  this kind of title bringing glory back to the name of the Blue Bomber,  one can only hope this ushers in a new era of 'Mega Man' goodness. 

ENTERTAINMENT

‘My Hero Academia: Two Heroes’ is an anime movie at its finest

By Makayla Hughes / October 17, 2018

 For both newcomers and veterans of ‘My Hero Academia,’ ‘My Hero  Academia: Two Heroes’ captures your attention from the start. Class 1-A  are their usual loveable selves, especially Bakugo, and the few new  characters were memorable. Some background was given for All Might, so  it was neat to see the No. 1 hero when he was younger. The fighting  sequences were action-packed and just beautiful to watch. The animation  looked amazing, and ‘My Hero Academia: Two Heroes’ proved just how much  better MHA would be if it were always on the big screen.  

ENTERTAINMENT

‘A Star Is Born’ is a predictable, but emotional film destined for Oscars galore

By Jack Gillespie / October 17, 2018

 Even if the story doesn’t bring anything new to the table, 'A Star Is  Born' is still a solid execution of a tried and true story. Much of the  thanks has to go to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, whose chemistry was  gold. Their solo performances also deserve to win gold, Oscars, that is.  This may just be remembered as one of the high points of Lady Gaga’s  career. She finally got the chance to prove herself as an actor on the  silver screen, have her name in the same group as icons such as Garland  and Streisand, and release a song (“I Will Never Love Again”) that is  bound to become a classic power ballad along the lines of “I Will Always  Love You” and “My Heart Will Go On”. It’s a wonderful start for what  could be an illustrious career in film, and solid proof that Lady Gaga  will most likely go down as one of most memorable, beloved artists of  this decade.  

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‘Venom’ is a beautiful, lovable parasite

By Makayla Hughes / October 17, 2018

 ‘Venom’ is a must-see with all of its dark, gorgeous combat scenes. Tom  Hardy makes Eddie Brock lovable and memorable, and Venom himself adds to  the movie’s dark factor. It is fast-paced, which makes it enjoyable,  but also hurts the movie in a few ways. Despite that, even without  Spider-Man included, ‘Venom’ makes a beautiful movie worth watching. 

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REVIEW: ‘God Friended Me’ Season 1, Episode 2: “The Good Samaritan”

By Tanner Kinney / October 17, 2018

 ‘God Friended Me’ continues to have interesting ideas and brings in a  refreshing message with “A Good Samaritan”, but it’s all tied to an  average TV show. Respecting others is the message of this episode, and  it actually listens to its own message and shows respect for all parties  involved. Its depiction of autism deserves major props as well.  However, bad writing, bad pacing, and some odd cinematography make the  show a struggle to sit through. If those issues continue to plague the  show, its sermons will stay left unheard. 

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Life is Strange 2: Episode 1’ crafts a strong beginning to new story

By Emily Worrell / October 17, 2018

‘Life is Strange 2: Episode 1’ offers a promising start to a brand new  story. The game does a great job of recreating the at-home feel of the  ‘Life is Strange’ universe with a new storyline and new characters to  boot. The simple gameplay allows players to focus on the story though  sometimes this cuts into immersion. Overall, ‘Life is Strange 2: Episode  1’ is a strong start to what promises to be another moving and exciting  story from the developers at Square Enix. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘Back Roads’ will rip your heart out, but it’ll irk the brain too

By Jack Gillespie / October 16, 2018

One of art’s main goals is to elicit a reaction from its audience. In  those terms, Back Roads is quite the success. It is a heart-wrenching  film that skillfully shows the bleakness and hopelessness of the Altmyer  family’s downward spiral. But looking past the story and the better  performances, there are a lot of faults that come with the film. For  those who love movies that will slowly tear your heart out, and even  those who just want a powerful cinematic experience, Back Roads is  recommendable. Just be willing to look over quite a bit. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut’ is a dull documentary about a delightful dude

By Tanner Kinney / October 15, 2018

 ‘God Bless You, Mr. Vonnegut’ is a disappointing documentary. This film  reaffirms the idea that Kurt Vonnegut was a really cool guy, interacting  with the world around him in a way that few other people do. His  overwhelming positivity about other people becomes sort of infectious  during the film, even oddly inspirational. Yet, the documentary  constructed around him is amateurish and aimless. Vonnegut is amazing,  this film is not. And so it goes. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘Alaska is A Drag’ is anything but

By Jack Gillespie / October 15, 2018

'Alaska is A Drag' may be a unique film in it’s premise, but it’s  familiar in a feel-good kind of way; it’s a clever take on the sports  film genre. It’s also just a feel-good movie in general: it’s lovable,  sometimes dark sense of humor is very enjoyable and the leads are an  absolute joy to watch. And at the core of 'Alaska' is an inspiring story  for all those people who don’t fit in and have dreams bigger than their  small town. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Heartland Film Festival: ‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a journey that’s worth the hardships

By Tanner Kinney / October 15, 2018

‘Nathan’s Kingdom’ is a gritty, real film that tackles familial  relationships involving a developmental disorder in a way that very few films are  willing to stomach. It’s tough to watch at times (sometimes  unintentionally so), but the hardships make the triumphs all the more  worth it. It really is a beautiful journey to watch all the way through,  with an extremely satisfying and tear-jerking ending. This film is a  must-watch for anyone looking for a heart-warming story about such a  tough subject matter. 

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