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Review: “Oppenheimer,” a biopic worth your time

By Milo Anderson | Oct. 17

“Oppenheimer” is the latest in the stream of biopics the film industry has produced in the last few years, but, unlike the smash hits “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman,” “Oppenheimer” tackles a different kind of “rockstar.” The film is the most recent entry in Nolan’s filmography, joining the critically acclaimed ranks of “Dunkirk,” “Memento” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy, in addition to many others, and it seems that critics agree it will be put up as one of Nolan’s absolute best movies to date.

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Review: The Garage Food Hall

By Caroline Thurston | Oct. 6

The Garage Food Hall is a cafeteria-style hangout at the end of Massachusetts Avenue’s long stretch of restaurants and bars in downtown Indianapolis. They opened their doors on Jan. 5, 2021, with over 25 vendors selling various food and drink options. 

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Review: Parlor Doughnuts is a flavor expedition

By Faith Montgomery | Oct. 5

Parlor Doughnut, located on 805 W 10th St., is a blend of coziness and soft pride; its name is plastered on a plain, white-sheeted border in purple sans font, yet the walk inside is where its design shines.  

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Film

OPINION: “Dungeons and Dragons” film adaptation revitalizes the fantasy genre with fun and energetic new characters

By Trevor Stucker | March 28

The latest "Dungeons and Dragons" film adaptation does an excellent job of mixing fan service with an easy-to-follow plot for anyone to enjoy.

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Review of 'Wednesday'

By Abby Godsen | Dec. 17

If you are a fan of the spooky and the peculiar, then you are probably familiar with the Addams family. What started in the 1930s as a comic series has led to the production of games, films and television programs, with the Netflix series 'Wednesday', released Nov. 23, as its newest addition.  This series explores Wednesday Addams as a student at Nevermore Academy, a private school for “outcasts” in small town Jericho. There, she makes friends and enemies while unraveling the mystery behind the murders happening in Jericho by uncovering deadly secrets and digging up the past.

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Review: Taylor Swift's "Midnights"

By Hanne Brandgard | Dec. 10

Returning to her pop sound with long-time collaborator Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, “Midnights”, on Oct. 21, 2022. “Midnights” is a culmination of some of the best parts of Swift and Antonoff’s projects over the years. After two re-recorded albums and nine previous studio albums, “Midnights” marks Swift’s most successful era yet. Sixteen years into her career, Swift has more than earned the right to pen “Ask me why so many fade, but I’m still here.”

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Restaurant Review: Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi

By Rashan Nisly | Nov. 29

Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi, located on 32 E 16th St in Indianapolis, opened in January of this year. This restaurant, owned by Helmi Khosyi and family, serves good food to the community of Indianapolis, at a good price.  For people who have never tried hibachi style food, Isuka Hibachi Express and Sushi is a great place to try.  

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An Addict's Guide to Coffee: Bovaconti Coffee

By Zachary Barnett | Nov. 8

Welcome to the third review of my series: An Addict’s Guide to Coffee! Quills Coffee and Hitherto Coffee and Gaming Parlor have previously been reviewed.Sunday is always a weird day for me. On some Sundays, I am overwhelmed with homework. On other Sundays, I am deeply entrenched in the NFL slate, ...

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Opinion

A Student Review: Drag Bingo Night at IUPUI

By Abby Godsen | Oct. 24

IUPUI hosted their first Drag Bingo night Oct. 14, and it started with a bang. The event was a massive success with so many students that they had to move to a bigger room to accommodate the line out the door. 

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An Addict's Guide to Coffee: Hitherto Coffee and Gaming Parlor

By Zachary Barnett | Oct. 18

Welcome to the second review of my series: An Addict’s Guide to Coffee! To read the first review on Quills Coffee, please follow the link here.Today is an off-day for me, so to speak, as I don’t have any classes on the IUPUI campus, but that doesn’t mean I can’t drink coffee! I find myself about ...

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An Addict's Guide To Coffee: Quills Coffee

By Zachary Barnett | Oct. 12

My name is Zachary Barnett, and I love coffee, specifically espresso beverages. I have my usual coffee shop: whichever Starbucks is near me. However, I want to spice up my coffee-tasting life by visiting every local coffee shop in Indianapolis. I want to gauge how each coffee shop makes the same beverage ...

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Music

Classical Guitarists Perform in Indianapolis: A Review

By Jacob Stewart | Sept. 9

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar held their first concert of the 2022-2023 series in the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex at IUPUI, featuring professional classical guitarists from around the state. Their next concert will be on October 13th and will feature the winner of the prestigious 2021 Guitar Foundation of America International Competition.

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“Dark Souls” wins the nomination of “Ultimate Game of All Time”

By Zane Bruce | Dec. 27

FromSoftware’s “Dark Souls,” a game infamous for its difficulty, has won Ultimate Game of All Time at the Golden Joystick Awards. The game first released on Sept. 22, 2001, but remains relevant due to its expert design and influence on gaming. “Dark Souls” is set in a dark fantasy world that ...

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Malignant: Parasitic and Mindless

By Sammy Black | Nov. 16

Every fall season, there is another horror movie released that gets promoted as being the eerie film of the year; this year it was Malignant. The promotion of the movie revealed it as a psychological thriller that would leave the audience in a Halloween frenzy. James Wan, the director, has been known ...

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Halloween Movie Review: Shaun of the Dead

By William Cooper | Oct. 19

With Halloween right around the corner, many of us may watch some of our favorite horror movies, and while it’s certainly far from scary, “Shaun of the Dead” makes a great movie to watch with friends this time of year. As a quick summary of the movie, it primarily follows the journey of Shaun ...

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Nine Lives Cat Cafe: A review of the best place to get some kitty love and good drinks

By Alyssa Clark | Oct. 19

Tucked away in the plethora of shops in Fountain Square sits a cafe that has a furry little twist. At Nine Lives Cat Cafe, you can spend some time playing with free roaming shelter cats and afterward, you can enjoy some coffee while looking at local cat art for sale.One of the most refreshing things ...

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“Dare to Say His Name”: Candyman is no longer a myth

By Sammy Black | Sept. 29

“Candyman”  is psychologically jarring in how it exemplifies racial injustice. The sequel follows the 1992 film, where the main character in the 2021 film, is derived from the child who had a connection to the Candyman. The urban legend is retold within the new film, but speaks to the truths of ...

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Shang-Chi: How Action Drives Narrative

By Zane Bruce | Sept. 28

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” introduces an excellent cast of skilled martial arts heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film features multiple action scenes one expects from a martial arts movie, barring the painfully generic battle scene, and most of the fight scenes in the ...

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Lil Nas X’s "Montero" shakes conservatives and inspires others

By Zach Burck | April 21

Lil Nas X has created a conservative hurricane of outrage usually reserved for abortion and Hillary Clinton following the release of his new single. Lil Nas X’s music video “Montero” joins WAP and the MLB in Fox News’ basket of deplorables.The music video featuring Lil Nas X in tight black briefs, ...

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“The Little Things” doesn’t let audiences trust anyone

By Jacob Keith | Feb. 26

“The Little Things”, written and directed by John Lee Hancock, was a part of the Warner Bros. deal that allowed movies to be released on both HBO Max and in theaters on the same day. This made the movie a point of discussion even before it came out. Shortly after, Jared Leto was nominated for a ...