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Up in flames: “Once Were Brothers” documentary review
Photo courtesy of Den of Geek Story by John Cantor/Contributing Writer “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band” is the journey of a group of musicians that went on to mean a lot more than just another backing band striking out on their own; A group so important in the musical and cultural lexicon …
MTSU hosts second annual Urban Awards honoring black creatives
Story and Photos by Reana Gibson/Contributing Writer BET met MTSU once again with the return of the second annual Urban Awards on Friday. The Urban Awards was created by Urban Entertainment in 2019. The event is dedicated to celebrating black excellence. This year’s awards focused on creativity in the community and honoring the accomplishments of …
TV review: BoJack Horseman series finale
Photo Courtesy of Bustle Story by Naffie Njie/Contributing Writer This post contains spoilers. Netflix’s BoJack Horseman is coming to an end after 6 seasons. The show has taken us through BoJack and friends’ journeys of growth and self-discovery. Its portrayal of mental illness, addiction, sexuality and love is layered with nuance and humor. The show …
A call to be wild: “Call of the Wild” movie review
Photo Courtesy of Indiewire Story by John Cantor/Contributing Writer A cast involving animated dogs and a lack of emotional depth in characters—that were originally very dark and brooding characters—leads to a film void of the painfully biting story written by Jack London. This reimagining of the tale features a digitized lead character in the form …
Romance gone wrong: a recounting of tragic dates
Photo Courtesy of Eharmony Story by Sam War/Contributing Writer Dating is a word many people love to hate, especially on a day like Valentine’s Day. We date to find love even as we’re skeptical of the outcome. We date because we are hopeful. When the topic arises, people often cringe or shudder and that’s when …
Fair is foul, foul is fair: Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s “Macbeth” review
Photo by Rick Malkin Story by John Cantor/Contributing Writer The clash of swords and a mother crying are heard as a battle rages on and a baby is dying. That’s is the entry point into the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s current production of “Macbeth.” This version of the Scottish play is set a hundred years after …