5 Word Reviews
The House Behind the Cedars, Charles Waddell Chesnutt; Spotlights chosen and discarded identities. Letting Go, David Sedaris; Funniest way to experience cigarettes. Why I Write, Joan Didion; All hail the queen. Period.
Category: Entertainment
Sonic the Hedgehog 2, in Review
Just over two years have passed since the release of the live-action adaptation of “Sonic the Hedgehog.” Following in the footsteps of 2019’s “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” the film marked a pleasant surprise among video...
Pokémon Master Journeys: Volumes 1 & 2 Reviewed
Following the success of “Pokémon Journeys” on Netflix, the streaming platform has rolled out the first two volumes of the next season, “Pokémon Master Journeys.” Picking up where the previous season left off, this...
Morbius: Marvel’s Latest in Review
“Morbius” is the latest film in Sony’s shared universe of “Spider-Man” spinoffs, and the third film overall after the 2018 “Venom” and last year’s sequel “Venom: Let There Be Carnage.” While not a complete...
5 Word Reviews
Snake Stories, Lauren Groff; Mostly symbolic. Some bite anecdotes. Coming Attractions, Tobias Wolff; Perfectly odd details compacted together. Girls, At Play, Celeste Ng; Innocent and messy. Like adolescence.
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land”: An Unforgettable Leap to 3D
“Kirby and the Forgotten Land” is the latest installment of the long-running “Kirby” franchise, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. As the first 3D installment in a series that’s been 2D throughout its entire...
Poetry to Read for the Non-Poetry Readers: Testing the Waters of Verse
Poetry isn’t my comfort zone when it comes to what I pick up from the bookshelf. I don’t gravitate towards it, and I don’t ask for it when my mom requires my Christmas list....
On Top of the World: Imagine Dragons Brings High Energy to Oregon
Imagine Dragons performed in front of an estimated crowd of 15,000-17,000 on March 9 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. Concert goers were treated to Dan Reynold’s incredible vocal range, lots of confetti,...
Turning Red: Pixar’s Latest in Review
“Turning Red” is the latest feature-length animated film from Pixar, and the third to be a Disney Plus exclusive after 2020’s “Soul” and 2021’s “Luca.” Marking the feature directorial debut of Domee Shi (who...
Retro Review: “F-Zero X” Speeds to Switch
Throughout the lifecycle of the Nintendo 64, numerous racing games saw release on the console. While many of them have gone on to become beloved classics to this day, one in particular has made...
