As an avid fan of the Avatar franchise, Dec. 19, the release date of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” has been on my calendar for over a year. After seeing the second movie — “Avatar: The Way of Water” — in theaters two years ago and leaving the three hour screening with extreme Post-Avatar Depression Syndrome, I was hungry for more.
Anyone who has ever had a conversation with me knows how much I love “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz” and anything and everything to do with Oz. It’s magical. If there’s a way to bring up “Wicked” in any conversation, I’ll do it. If there’s not, I’ll still find a way.“Wicked” was the first live theater performance I ever saw at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, and back in August, I finally got the chance to see it on Broadway. Life-changing. When the first “Wicked” film was released, I decided I had to review it, and it was, without a doubt, a 10/10. So, naturally, I felt it was my duty to review “Wicked: For Good” as well.
The monstrous green stereotype of “Frankenstein” is efficiently disproven in Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 reimagining. However, as beautiful as this movie was, I struggled to see through the glaringly-obvious male lens it was filmed through.Toro’s reimagination of “Frankenstein” entered theaters on Oct. 28 and was available on Netflix starting Nov. 7. I had high expectations for this movie because I love the original novel, and the promotion looked promising.
Your usual Ugg boots, slippers, sneakers and clogs are all comfortable and convenient options when you’re picking out what shoes to wear, but they aren’t always the most practical. With the colder and wetter seasons descending upon us, it’s time to upgrade your footwear to something a little more functional that still looks great with all your outfits.
Cuffing season is officially upon us, which means you (yes, YOU) need to step up your dating game. Here are five cute date ideas in the Oxford area, perfect for any price point or level of commitment.
Hello! Welcome back to my column, “In the editor’s rotation.” My streaming has been all over the place recently; however, as soon as it hit Nov. 1, I had to tune into a bit of holiday music.Look, I know a lot of people think you should wait until after Thanksgiving to listen to any Christmas music, but some of it is just so good, so why wait? Holiday tunes haven’t fully infiltrated my streams yet – thankfully – but they’re definitely starting to make an appearance. Don’t worry, I’m still listening to plenty of showtunes.
Located next to Bodega on High Street, Chop Bento is a brand new restaurant in Oxford. It offers a fresh take on modern Asian cuisine, featuring a diverse menu with something for everyone.
Over the course of its lifespan, Hollywood has shown a simultaneous progression and regression. This has created public confusion regarding the “state of cinema” — constantly overtaking both public and industry conversations.Is there a formula for filmmaking that directors and writers should adhere to? Or, on the contrary, must we constantly evolve the art form so as to remain relevant and original? The work of Kelly Reichardt, now more than ever, shows us that the answer is both.
As the sun sets earlier over the horizon and temperatures continue to drop, the best thing to look forward to is the upcoming holiday season. Now, I know there is debate about whether holiday celebrations should start on Nov. 1 or after Thanksgiving — I personally fight for the latter — but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for when you’re in the festive mood.So, with that said, here are five holiday romance novels that give off the same cheesy, nostalgic vibe of a Hallmark movie.
Florence Welch had a near-death experience from a ruptured ectopic pregnancy in August 2023. That and the surgery that saved her life became her main inspirations for her new album, “Everybody Scream,” which came out on Halloween.
Welcome to Austin City Limits.Held at Zilker Park with a gorgeous view of the Austin, Texas skyline, Austin City Limits (ACL) is a nationally renowned music festival that runs for two consecutive three-day weekends each year. By invitation, a unique and diverse lineup of music artists plays hour-long sets throughout the day on different stages set up around the perimeter, culminating each night with two headliners that perform at opposite ends of the park.
So, in need of a change of pace, I set out to compile a list of my top five lesser-played Halloween songs, for whatever kind of spooky mood you’re in.
The best way to get in the spooky spirit is by watching nostalgic Halloween specials. The most iconic run of Halloween specials during my childhood was Disney Channel’s “Monstober.” If you miss having a section of TV specifically for this holiday, then this list of top 10 Disney Halloween episodes might be for you.
Hello again! Welcome back to “In the editor’s rotation,” the column where I publicly reveal what I’ve been streaming in the weeks prior.As we’ve learned from my past few columns, I’m a bit of a musical theater nerd. However, Taylor Swift released a new album, so I‘ve dedicated a bit of time to listening to that, too. See, I’m capable of changing things up from time to time!
We’re all aware of the plethora of sequels and remakes that are plaguing theater screens today. IMDB lists 431 “sequels, remakes, reboots, prequels, [and] spin-offs” made or announced in the last seven years. I have been craving something fresh, and this movie from the 1930s was exactly what I was looking for.