Wok on over to Wok & Mortar
Natalie Vanderzyden, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
Filed under Around Grand Rapids, Entertainment, Reviews
After hearing about the new Asian restaurant that was coming to EGR, I decided to see what all the buzz was about and try it myself. The restaurant has a very welcoming and energetic vibe and the workers were very friendly. I like how convenient and easy the restaurant is. They provide a cell ph...
Barnes’ Best: movies coming in 2018
Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Movie Reviews
Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 - On April 27, The accumulation of the 17 Marvel universe movies will finally hit the theaters, when all the heroes we’ve come to love will team up to fight Thanos in what will surely be one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Incredibles 2 - I don’t think I...
Barnes’ Best: music coming in 2018
Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
March 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music Reviews
Frank Ocean - While Frank releasing a new album in 2018 is purely speculation, I’m optimistic that the 5 singles he’s released in the last year are indicative of a larger project coming very soon. Chance the Rapper - It’s been two years since we’ve heard from Chance, who says he’s hard at w...
Michael Barnes’s Black Panther Review
Michael Barnes, Staff Writer
February 20, 2018
Filed under Movie Reviews
Everyone wanted to know and see more of the Black Panther after he was introduced in Captain America: Civil War. After nearly two years of no additional appearances of the Black Panther in the Marvel universe, fans war psyched to finally see more of T’Challa, Wakanda, and everything else that the ch...
Adolescence and Feminism in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Lauren Vanden Bosch, Staff Writer
January 7, 2018
Filed under Movie Reviews, Reviews
If The Force Awakens was designed to bring a new generation of children into Star Wars, The Last Jedi was definitely designed to do the same for teenagers. Why is this the case? The Last Jedi wrestles with many issues normally dealt with during adolescence, such as finding oneself and one’s place in t...
November reviews with Abby T
Abby Theodorsdottir, Staff Writer
December 5, 2017
Filed under Around Grand Rapids, Movie Reviews, Music Reviews, Reviews
MOVIE : IT I knew it was going to be spine chilling. What I didn't know is that I wasn’t going to be able to sleep for the next 2 days. The horror movie “IT” surrounds the story of a infamous clown who comes out to prey on children every 27 years. This movie is full of jumpscares and will ...
A review of Kendrick Lamar’s adventurous “DAMN.”
Dylan Schwartz '18, Entertainment Editor
April 19, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Music Reviews, Reviews, Showcase
Kendrick Lamar returned on Good Friday, about two years after his groundbreaking album, “To Pimp A Butterfly” was released, with his new experimental release “DAMN.”, which features Lamar on the cover with “DAMN” in the TIMES font. The album opens with Lamar telling a story spoken-word style...
Winter concert season at Van Andel Arena
Hannah Stuursma, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under Around Grand Rapids
As the fun and hot outdoor summer concerts come to an end, Van Andel Arena begins their fall, winter, and spring concert series. Van Andel arena has seen some large name artists in the past couple months. They are continuing their impressive lineup throughout the year. Van Andel brought in big name...
Fantastic Beasts; and Where to Find Them brings the wizard world to a new generation
Ella Gourley, Staff Writer
December 5, 2016
Filed under Movie Reviews
Broom sticks, butterbeer, wands, and spells; some of the things from the magical world that people across the country have missed since the last Harry Potter movie was released. However, there is now another way audiences can get immersed into this entertaining world. The extension of the magical ...