Reviews

Disney Nailed It With “Mulan”

“Mulan” was well worth the wait to not have to pay the extra $30 for premium access on Disney Plus to see it early. On December 4, the classic movie remake became available free to all Disney Plus subscribers. This is the third release date mentioned after the movie was delayed since March. The live-action remake took a risky move ... Read More »

90FM Music Column: March 5 – 12, 2020

90FM Top Ten Albums: March 5 – 12 10. Martha Wash – “Love & Conflict” 9. Nathaniel Rateliff – “And It’s Still Alright” 8. Best Coast – “Always Tomorrow” 7. Khruangbin + Leon Bridges – “Texas Sun” 6. Haviah Mighty – “13th Floor” 5. Slotface – “Sorry for the late reply” 4. The Cuckoos – “I Hate Love” 3. Pigeons ... Read More »

Review: “Birds of Prey” is Fun, Frantic, and a Bit Birdbrained

Although the title references the DC Comics superteam, “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” is obviously a Harley Quinn vehicle. But that isn’t a bad thing! The last time the superhero squad was onscreen was a cheesy 2002 CW show that was canceled after one season. It makes perfect sense to use Harley to reintroduce ... Read More »

90FM Music Column: feb. 20 – 27, 2020

90FM Top Ten Albums: feb. 20 – 27 10. Dubioza Kolektiv – “#fakenews” 9. The Wood Brothers – “Kingdom in My Mind” 8. Son Little – “aloha” 7. Dune Rats – “Hurry Up And Wait” 6. glass beach – “the first glass beach album” 5. Poliçia – “When We Stay Alive” 4. Soil and “Pimp” Sessions – “Man Steals the ... Read More »

90FM Music Column: feb. 6 – 13, 2020

90FM Top Ten Albums: feb. 6 – 13 10. Dubioza Kolektiv – “#fakenews” 9. FYOHNA – Radio Sampler 8. Squirrel Flower – “I Was Born Swimming” 7. Andy Shauf – “The Neon Skyline” 6. The Wood Brothers – “Kingdom in my Mind” 5. Martha Wash – “Love & Conflict” 4. Okay Kaya – “Watch This Liquid Pour Itself” 3. The ... Read More »

90FM Music Column: jan. 23 – 30, 2020

90FM Top Ten Albums: jan. 23 – 30 10. NO WIN – “Downey” 9. Legal Vertigo – “Tragic Future Film Star” 8. Alexandra Savior – “The Archer” 7. Bonnie “Prince” Billy – “I Have Made a Place” 6. Rema – “Bad Commando” 5. String Machine – “Death of the Neon” 4. A Girl Called Eddy – “Been Around 3. Marcus ... Read More »

Review: “Joker” Really Isn’t Worth the Discourse

As the trend of superhero movies continues to reach its fever pitch, Warner Bros. Pictures poses a proud anti-superhero flick in “Joker.” The film is much more interested in presenting itself as a psychological character study rather than the action-packed fare that’s typical for a DC Comics film. “Joker” wears its influences on its sleeve, taking heavy inspiration from the ... Read More »

Dance Faculty’s Visions Came To Life In High-Quality Storytelling

A night filled with many emotions and curiosity in each performance was just a little part of what the spring dance production “Danstage,” brought for the concert. This production is the dance faculty’s chance to showcase what they have researched over the past year and what has inspired them to create these artistic stories through dance. Although made up of ... Read More »

Review: “Amour” is a Charming Musical Fantasy in Paris

With a performance run from April 5-13, The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance presented their own whimsical and romantic portrait of Paris in the musical “Amour.” This charismatic production was directed by Assistant Musical Theatre Professor and BFA Musical Theatre Program Coordinator Mark Hanson. The musical also featured work from Guest Choreographer Sarah Hinrichsen, a New ... Read More »

Review: “Us”

“Us” is a film that brazenly asks its audience what they are capable of. In this horror film, director Jordan Peele’s monsters aren’t demonic or mythological or from another world. They are doppelgängers of ourselves. The brilliance in Peele’s “Us” relies on the duality the movie presents: as these monsters referred to as The Tethered and in the audience’s interpretation ... Read More »