After Nazis occupied his homeland of France, Albert Camus fought fascism with his deadliest weapon: the pen.
Camus' 1947 novel "The Plague" begins with Dr. Bernard Rieux discovering large numbers of...
"Sinners," Ryan Coogler’s newest release, is a wonderful breath of fresh air in a bogged down film industry. The film provides a unique and refreshing cinema experience.
The film follows twin WWI...
Something doesn’t sit quite right knowing that RaMell Ross’ "Nickel Boys" did not win a single accolade at the recent Academy Awards. While I recognize that there were some deserving films – some...
Picture this: The sun is shining in late May, the air is humid, and most schools are already on summer break. Marist students want to enjoy the summer too, but our exams don’t end until the first days...
"I don't know what's harder: letting go or just being okay with it," Jerrod Carmichael says on "WHAT'S GOOD," the ninth track on Tyler, the Creator's 2019 album IGOR. Carmichael's quote sets a precedent...
Brady Corbet’s Oscar-nominated film The Brutalist is a gripping exploration of trauma and the reconstruction of memory through architectural expression. The film, with a runtime of three hours, is both...
New year's resolutions are a popular tradition across the United States where individuals set personal goals so they can grow, change, and have a fresh start for the new year.
Whether it is adopting...
Imagine waking up one morning, and reaching for your phone to endlessly scroll. Oh wait, you don't have your phone. No social media, no news stories, and no texts keeping you online.
For three days,...
Now that 2024 has come to a close and the Oscar nominees for the year are beginning to be announced, let’s look at some of the most impactful and excellent film releases from the last calendar year.
The...
So far, a strong contender for Best Picture in 2025 is Edward Berger’s political drama Conclave, a film that brilliantly explores the inner workings of the election of a new Pope. It powerfully showcases...
From innovative alternative rock albums to deeply personal pop and hip-hop albums, 2024 gave us some of the best music of the decade. As always, some albums stood out above the rest, showcasing the artist's...
It was an exceptional week to be a Fighting Irish fan. After seeing Notre Dame defeat the Louisville Cardinals, a long-time rival ranked twenty-second in the nation at the time, I could not feel more excited...
