The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company is preparing its upcoming Tennessee Williams show, “The Glass Menagerie.” The play, which takes place in St. Louis during the 1930s, follows the Wingfield family, a family struggling to navigate through their problems. It opens on Feb. 7. Joe Bailey, director of “The Glass Menagerie,” […]
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OPINION: Chiefs-Eagles not a great Super Bowl matchup for fans
We are days away from Super Bowl LIX. On Feb. 9, the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans in a fight for the Lombardi Trophy. The Chiefs, 1.5-point favorites as of Feb. 2, are looking to become the first team in NFL history […]
OPINION: New Netflix documentary exposes systematic adoption issues
Netflix’s “Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter” is a powerful documentary about the heartbreaking story of Aundria Bowman, a young girl who vanished after being adopted by a family with dark secrets. The film focuses on Cathy Terkanian, Bowman’s biological mother, and her tireless search for the truth about her […]
OPINION: ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’ deliver holiday cheer
Netflix just released the new holiday romantic comedy “Meet Me Next Christmas” directed by Rusty Cundieff and starring Christina Milian as Layla, a woman racing through New York City to find tickets to a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert in hopes of reconnecting with her dream man. The film also […]
OPINION: ‘Gladiator II’ lacks the thrills of the first movie
In a very excited state, I made my way to the theater to see “Gladiator II.” The first Gladiator is such a classic that even the thought of a sequel, over two decades later, was questionable. Would this be a film where director Ridley Scott could recapture the magic from […]
OPINION: ‘Bel-Air’ found its own lane, will be missed
The audience of the hit Peacock sitcom “Bel-Air” will soon have to say farewell, as the streaming platform announced the show will end with its fourth season. The reinterpretation of the beloved 1900s series “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” has been a remarkable show since its debut, captivating audiences with […]
OPINION: ‘Arcane’ Season 2 leaves you wanting more
Arcane’s Season 2 is a masterpiece of animation focusing on the lore from the immensely popular League of Legends. The second season has many plotlines focusing on themes of fascism, power, corruption, family and rebellion that help shape a captivating story. With the musical stylings of Imagine Dragons and Twenty-One […]
OPINION: ‘Wicked’ hits the right notes in film adaptation
The new “Wicked” musical fantasy film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hit theatres Nov 22. The film has broken three box office records since it was released. The new rendition of the “Wicked” series has been one of the most anticipated films since the announcement of the film […]
UDM students describe plenty to be thankful for
As the fun and excitement of Halloween winds down, the spirit of the holidays moves forward as Thanksgiving easily picks up the slack. In stark contrast to Halloween, where we pretend to be someone we are not, Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to think about who we are and who […]
OPINION: Rod Wave’s newest album creates deep connection
Rod Wave has been one of my favorite artists since high school. At times, his music could get me through some of my life’s weakest moments, such as when comfort is needed that is hard to find. I heard he was releasing a new album titled “Last Lap,” and […]