Gird your loins: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ misses the same mark most sequels do

Jenene Grover, Editor in chief • May 6, 2026

The long-awaited "The Devil Wears Prada 2" arrived in theaters May 1. Here's what Sidelines thought.

‘Michael’ builds a legend while avoiding harder truths

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • April 28, 2026

Very few artists have left a cultural footprint as large as Michael Jackson, and the new biopic “Michael” leans fully into that legacy. The film traces Jackson’s rise from child star to global icon...

‘Exit 8’ adapts an indie horror hit into a flawed but faithful film

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • April 12, 2026

"Exit 8" brings the indie horror game of its same name to the big screen, allowing audiences an extended storyline.

Sidelines 100: Dinosaurs make scary comeback in ‘Jurassic Park’

Sidelines staff, Sidelines archives • April 11, 2026

You’re reading a story from Sidelines 100, a project showcasing a century of student storytelling at Middle Tennessee State University. Sidelines 100 plans to highlight 100 stories from the newspaper...

‘The Drama’ reflects on unconditional love and American culture

Maria Hartzell, Reporter • April 5, 2026

'The Drama' is stirring up drama in American society.

Mario reaches new heights in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

J’Lyn Hare, Lead sports reporter • April 4, 2026

Mario, Luigi and Peach are taking their adventure into new landscapes in the newest addition to the Mario movie franchise.

How ‘the greatest love story of all time’ translates from page to screen

Lily Agee, Contributing writer • February 17, 2026

The new "Wuthering Heights" adaptation missed the mark on book accuracy. Here's a comparison between the movie and the book.

From YouTube to the big screen, Markiplier debuts with ‘Iron Lung’

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • February 1, 2026

Popular YouTuber Markiplier hits theaters with his new movie 'Iron Lung,' transforming his knowledge of horror games into a horror film.

‘Mercy’ puts AI on trial, but the jury is still out

Jesse Jones, Lead features reporter • January 25, 2026

Artificial intelligence and the human mind are put through trials on and off-screen in Chris Pratt's new film.

Flashy but hollow: ‘The Running Man’ remake falls flat

Jesse Jones, Reporter • November 16, 2025

Though “The Running Man” revives its dystopian chase with modern tech and high-energy action, its lukewarm commentary leaves the film feeling weightless.

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ movie reveals the monstrous truth about humanity

Gracie Benner, Contributing writer • November 12, 2025

With haunting performances and striking visuals, del Toro’s "Frankenstein" transforms a familiar horror story into a profound exploration of love, loss and what it truly means to be human.

‘Predator: Badlands’ turns the alien hunter into an unlikely hero

Jesse Jones, Contributing writer • November 11, 2025

“Predator: Badlands” trades human heroes for heart, turning its alien hunter into the hunted — and the heart of the story.