Editor’s Note: The Bethel College jazz ensemble and jazz combo performed at their annual jazz coffeehouse on Friday, March 16. Two of our own staff attended the event, and below, they relate their experiences at this unique event. Philip Arndt: Upon entering ... More »
As I was watching Disney’s latest fantasy film “A Wrinkle in Time,” there was a part of me thinking this wasn’t going to end up in what I like to call the “Live-Action Disney Big-Budget Barrel.” That’s the domain of Disney movies that, despite their huge budge... More »
Any typical night spent hanging out with your friends may involve drinking, meaningful conversations and playing fun games like charades or Pictionary, to name just a couple. And, of course, make sure nothing goes wrong during the night, otherwise, just like t... More »
Just like last year, 2018 is going to be a huge year for comic book movies. And when you think about it, it’s shocking that we never had a comic book focusing on Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s creation Black Panther. If “Black Panther” doesn’t get people excited, I... More »
If you were watching Super Bowl LII, you probably watched a quick TV spot from Netflix for the next film in the unexpected “Cloverfield” franchise. “The Cloverfield Paradox” was available for streaming on Netflix right after the game. I can say that’s probably... More »
For the first time in five years, Shakespeare is returning to the Bethel stage. “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” will open on February 8, and everyone involved is working hard to make sure everything goes according to plan. “With ‘Pericles,’ it’s a very ensemble sho... More »
Never did I think this year would have multiple movies that have the word “wonder” in the title. We already know “Wonder Woman” was basically a masterpiece, but the new family film “Wonder” takes the word to new heights. Based on the New York Times bestseller,... More »
Greta Gerwig has always been a very underrated actress, especially for her work in indie films such as “Frances Ha” or “20th Century Women.” She’s also the type of girl you just want to have coffee with and just talk about…really, anything cool. But now, she’s... More »
Never bring high expectations to comedy sequels. Why’s that? Because a lot of times, they don’t end up being better than or even just as hilarious as their predecessors. It’s really tough for Hollywood to bring back that initial audience to enjoy the same char... More »
Not that this is all that shocking, but 2017 is looking pretty solid for Marvel Studios, with the success of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, respectively. Now, we have the third Marvel film to come out this year and the 17th film... More »
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee was a book that shook the United States. It was a wakeup call to the American people that racism is an issue that plagues all people, children included. The book follows the story of a six-year old girl named Scout Finch l... More »
The greatest heroes who work daily to keep us safe in harms are firefighters. They are some of the most respectable men and women in the force, risking their lives to save us from danger in relations to fire control. Any movie that reads “based on true events”... More »
