Centralia, Illinois, is a 12,000-person town roughly an hour north of Carbondale. Among its claims to fame are its high school basketball team, which is the winningest program in America. But soon, it...

Steady, rhythmic thumping fills the air. It shakes the ground and resonates like a heartbeat that grows louder until its all-consuming thrumming crescendos to a climax as the train passes by and fading...

The majority of students are aware of the middle of the semester mind-groggy, burned-out feeling. It’s that time of year when a lot of us question if missing classes is worth not getting out of bed for...

The modern world is full of distractions. It’s jam-packed with media and technology whose sole function, as far as their manufacturers are concerned, is to get you to focus on them to the detriment of...

Editor’s Note: The content in this issue deals heavily with mental health, anxiety, depression and suicide, which may be difficult or triggering for some readers.  For the past few years, mental...

In 2019, “Knives Out” was released on Thanksgiving week. The film was a surprise hit and immediately garnered acclaim from audiences and critics alike. It made more than $300 million at the box office,...

The words “I'll host!” slipped off my tongue a little too fast a few weeks ago when discussing the topic of my close friend, but would rather call her sister's upcoming birthday festivities. At the...

In 2018 “Black Panther” took over the world. The film succeeded far beyond any expectations and became one of the most successful Marvel films, financially and critically, as well as eventually becoming...

In the little hours of freedom from the obstacles of the world, I like to doom scroll on TikTok for hours, rotting my brain into mushy mashed potatoes. I truly hate the app, but for some reason I cannot...

Usually a few times a year, a film will come out that takes everyone by surprise, launching to the tops of various year-end lists, with little marketing hype or fanfare to predispose an audience.  “TÁR”...

Lately, while sitting and admiring my own rather over-decorated living room, I can't help but take my eye away from the wall. There is this empty wall that haunts me at night, as I am rather stumped on...

The November/December season is always an exciting time to be a filmgoer. While some of the biggest blockbusters are often scheduled during these months, it’s also the prime season for films going for...