Film & TV

Documentary highlighting Ed Temple, TSU athletes screens at Tennessee State Museum
Photo courtesy of Tennessee State Museum’s Facebook page Story by Maria de Guzman / Contributing Writer Tennessee State Museum hosted a free screening of the sports documentary, “Mr. Temple and the Tigerbelles,” Saturday afternoon. The museum’s theater was a bustling, diverse room of all ages, races and genders. Both former and current Tennessee State University …

ICYMI: A complete list of 2019 Oscar nominations
Photo courtesy of TheGoldenKnight.com Story by Mamie Lomax / Lifestyles Editor It’s that time of the year for the awaited Oscar nominations. The nominations for the 91st annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning. The anticipation is rising for Oscar Sunday, especially considering this will be the first Academy Awards without a host since 1989. …

Film Review: Adam McKay reveals strong yet invisible hand in ‘Vice’
Photo courtesy of Annapurna Pictures Story by Maria de Guzman / Contributing Writer People aren’t exactly jumping at the chance to watch a historical dramedy about one of the most controversial political figures in United States history on Christmas Day. Out of all the topics to avoid during this holiday season, politics is typically at …

‘Suicide Squad’ comes to MTSU’s Student Union this weekend
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studio By Abigail Miller/ Contributing Writer Middle Tennessee State University’s Student Programming and Raider Entertainment will conclude their fall 2016 film series with a three-night screening of the summer box office smash hit “Suicide Squad.” Beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, at 6 p.m., students can watch the Warner Bros. film in the …

‘Doctor Strange’ delivers magical Marvel origin story | Film Review
Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios By Abigail Miller/ Staff writer One thing that superhero fans have learned in recent years is to never doubt or underestimate Marvel. After the success of “Guardians of the Galaxy,” it became clear that Stan Lee’s team could turn even the strangest, most unexpected superheroes into box-office stars. So when “Doctor …

‘Supergirl’ season two premiere soars on The CW | TV recap
Photo courtesy of The CW Story by Abigail Miller / Contributing writer “It’s kind of like the old place. Maybe better,” said bio-engineer Alexandra “Alex” Danvers on the new Department of Extra-Normal Operations headquarters, a sentiment that “Supergirl” fans can relate to. In case you didn’t know, the sophomore season of “Supergirl” made its debut on …