In defense of slashers
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor Of all film genres, horror is the most versatile. If done correctly, it can encompass aspects of any other genre; Horror can have comedy, romance, action or even take place in a sci-fi world. Within this near-boundless genre there are, of course, many subgenres — my favorite being […]
BookTok has lost the plot
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor I am a big believer in the idea that one can never have too many books, so I am always on the lookout for recommendations — and like most people my age, I frequently turn to TikTok to find a community with my shared interest. BookTok is a TikTok sub-community […]
The ‘Beetlejuice’ franchise is out of juice
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor As I sat in the theater and listened to the opening horns of Danny Elfman’s rejuvenated “Beetlejuice” score, I would be lying if I said I didn’t have high expectations. Sadly, almost expectedly, my expectations were not met. The stage was set for a modern classic, with director Tim […]
Anxiety and purpose in ‘The Bear’
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor After racking up a handful of Critics Choice, Golden Globe and Emmy awards, and with its eagerly awaited third season on the horizon, I thought it would be as good a time as any to discuss Hulu’s “The Bear.” I had heard the chatter of its greatness the same […]
‘First Wives Club’: A step in the right direction for Black female representation in media
Julianna Brown, Contributing writer Positive representation of African Americans in the media has always been little to none, and more specifically, Black women are highly misrepresented in the media. Oftentimes we are put in boxes such as the sassy best friend trope in which Black female characters are the “side-kick” of the white main character. […]
Appreciating the US as a student abroad
Lily Pawliczak, Contributing Writer Before studying abroad, I wrestled with many different emotions. I was going to miss my friends and was worried about making new ones. Going to Europe alone was a huge step outside of my comfort zone. I kept reminding myself that at least it was France — even if I did […]
Entitled, inconsiderate freshmen: What can be done?
Stef Anderson, Contributing Writer As a first-year at VCU, I have noticed that freshman culture, although bustling with new possibilities and beginnings, has an unfavorable side to it. Freshmen’s lack of consideration for others turns dorm life into a nightmare free-for-all that many, including myself, are subjected to. I want you to think for a […]
Late-night lacks laughs
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions Editor The past several years have seen an undeniable decline in interest in late-night talk shows. Many articles by reputable institutions — from CNN to The New York Times — have spent that time postulating their imminent collapse. I am not here to do that. To make one thing clear, I do […]
Percy Jackson and the struggles of adaptation
Ryan Humphrey, Contributing Writer 2010’s “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” has become practically synonymous with “bad adaptation.” It takes a loose approach to adapting the first story in Rick Riordan’s beloved series of children’s books, with distorted characters and an all-over-the-place narrative that fails to fully capture the essence of the book. […]
Humor: Productive procrastination
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions Editor “What is a productive procrastinator?” you ask? Well, seeing as how I consider myself the greatest productive procrastinator on this side of the Potomac, I feel that I have the authority to enlighten you. One that productively procrastinates does not revel in a family-sized bag of wavy potato chips to delay […]