Review: Avoid Slender Man, not worth it
Analicia Haynes, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2018
Editor’s Note: There are spoilers in the following article. I want my money back. Granted, I never paid for the tickets in the first place, because my date did, but regardless Slender Man was painful to sit through and nonetheless a waste of time and popcorn. The movie, directed by Sylvain Whit...
Underrated films: ‘Rush’
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2018
"Rush" was a film released in 2013. It was written by Peter Morgan and directed by Ron Howard. The film was based on the true story of Formula One drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) and James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth). The film follows both Hunt and Lauda from each of their perspectives. Hunt is presented...
Mattoon Arts Council accepting entry forms for 2018 Photography Show
Staff Report
July 6, 2018
The Mattoon Arts Council is accepting entry forms for their 2018 Photography Show, entry forms can be found on their website and are due by July 27. According to the entry rules, entries are open for all photographers and they will be split in to three divisions. Professional: Receives compensati...
Underrated films: ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2018
I am starting a new series that brings light to criminally under appreciated films of the past that deserve recognition. "The Place Beyond the Pines" is a film released in 2012. It was directed and co-written by Derek Cianfrance, he is mostly known for directing the film "Blue Valentine". The story...
Review: ‘Hereditary’ is a great film, but is it a classic?
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 11, 2018
Hereditary was a great and well executed film, with Ari Aster writing and directing the film. This is Aster's debut feature film, and he certainly did a wonderful job writing and directing the film. Other reviewers and viewers have compared the film to horror legends such as The Exorcist and Psycho, but ...
Superhero movie genre is becoming over saturated
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 8, 2018
Before I get ousted for what I am about to say, I am an avid fan of superhero movies and some of the comics. However, me being a fan, I can not ignore the fact that there are way too many superhero movies in our modern film era. This does make sense though, because at the end of the day these Hollywood...
A celebration for the famous comic book superhero Superman to be held this weekend
Mary Ellen Greenburg, Staff Photographer
June 7, 2018
This weekend from June 7-10, the 40th annual Superman Celebration will be held in Metropolis, Illinois, this is a celebration of anything involved with the comic book superhero Superman. According to the Metropolis tourism website, DC Comics adopted Metropolis as the official home of Superman in 1972. L...
Art culture was expressed, empowerment for mental disabilities was conveyed at Muse Fest
Jordan Boyer, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2018
The art culture was expressed, live music was played and food and drink were served, all while spreading awareness for mental disabilities at the fourth annual Muse Fest in the Charleston Square Saturday. Muse Fest Arts & Craft Festival was coordinated by CTF Illinois, a not-for-profit organization...
Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets to perform for Family Weekend
Staff Report
September 15, 2017
Featuring silly hats and zany antics, Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets will perform a family-oriented show at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. According to a press release, the concert is presented in conjunction with the festivities of Family Weekend. A picnic is set for 5:30 p.m....
Blooze Brothers bring soul to Doudna
Savanna Henderson , Contributing Writer
August 28, 2017
The Blooze Brothers, a band that was created as a result of a last-minute Halloween party idea, led the audience in a jazz, rock and soul packed performance Saturday night in Doudna Fine Arts Center’s Dvorak Concert Hall. Chuck Little, who performed as Elwood Blooze, said after receiving praise...
