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By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Director Robert Eggers recently released his second film “The Lighthouse”, another historically stylized masterpiece. Similarly to his first film “The Witch”, “The Lighthouse” redefines the … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer When Zombieland was released ten years ago, it broke the horror genre’s mold by merging it with an upbeat comedic tone and a charismatic cast. … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Kyle Bostock is the creator and producer of Breaking Down with DJ Mirage, a podcast on WMPG’s website that focuses on music album interpretations. Although … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For the first time, DC releases a film solely focused on the infamous comic book villain Joker, directed by Todd Philips. Although the film’s content … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer James Gray’s new film Ad Astra brings a unique vision to the science fiction genre by emphasizing on extraterrestrial exploration. It functions as a psychological … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer This weekend marked the release of the Netflix original film Between Two Ferns: The Movie. Zach Galifianakis certainly carries the film and makes it stand … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Director and short film producer, Stephen Bennett, doesn’t have a need for expensive equipment. He is a practical filmmaker with complex visions. After transferring from … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer The Goldfinch is a slow paced tragic character study. It portrays grief through the decades and how it shapes people. While the generational transitions feel … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer A lifelong passion for the arts bears many facets. Autumn Damron uses a variety of mediums to craft what she dreams of. Though her pieces … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Last weekend, the long-awaited sequel to It (2017) debuted in theatres. After bringing in record numbers for the genre, the previous film set a new … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer In the past few years, Netflix has been a platform for an array of unique and original films. The Music Teacher is no exception from … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Recently, the movie theatre ushered in the next highly anticipated Stephen King adaptation, Pet Semetary. It can also be considered a remake of the 1989 … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Over the past decade, Maine has become increasingly well known for its environmental awareness and restoration efforts. This concept has been a heavy and prevalent … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Another all-star cast has created another cinematic disappointment. The Beach Bum explores the life of someone who lives by his own rules but that is … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Art is becoming well known for being an effective therapeutic method. Reaghan Smith, an art education major who is focused in community arts, believes that … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer It has been a consistent trend over the past couple of decades in which eastern practices and traditions cross over to the west and vise … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Over this past weekend, Academy Award winner Jordan Peele released his highly anticipated second film, Us. His first film Get Out was met with critical … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer Many of us, whether we like to admit it or not, are dealing with some sort of mental dilemma. While many choose to reveal their … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For decades, the USM Art Department has been a creative sanctuary for both students and faculty alike. This fall, the department will be welcoming its … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For decades, Italy has been an incredibly popular travel destination due to its unique atmosphere and culture. Rebecca Goodale and Lin Lisberger believe that the … Read More
By Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer New Zealand is a country lush with nature, towering mountains and breathtaking horizons. The people who inhabit the country express their appreciation for it through … Read More
By: Ryan Farrell, Staff Writer For many people, crafting a project with an unfamiliar medium is a task too vague to consider. To Paisley Stewart, a senior art major, it’s considered … Read More
