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‘Severance’ season two: The show my outie is obsessed with

‘Severance’ season two: The show my outie is obsessed with

Adam Scott delivers two il-LUMON-ating performances of a lifetime
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist March 27, 2025

Like most, I was completely swept up and invested in “Severance” season two’s cultural phenomenon. My Instagram feed is filled with and dominated by fan theories, scene breakdowns and discussions...

Mickey 17: You’ll die laughing over and over again

Mickey 17: You’ll die laughing over and over again

Robert Pattinson won’t stop dying in this drop dead dark comedy
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist March 20, 2025

Bong Joon Ho’s latest film, “Mickey 17,” adapted from the novel of a similar name (Mickey 7) stars Robert Pattinson as an endlessly dying clone. With a star-studded cast, including Mark Ruffalo,...

Paddington’s Peru-fic new adventure

Paddington’s Peru-fic new adventure

Paddington franchise continues to provide exceptional movies, this time packed with adventure
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist March 6, 2025

“Paddington in Peru” is the latest film in the Paddington franchise and director Douglas Wilson’s feature film debut. With such an important and beloved franchise to so many, Wilson has made a film...

A Beastly Mess: Beast Games

A Beastly Mess: Beast Games

An expensive and overdone game show.
Kieran Garvey, Arts Columnist February 20, 2025

If you haven’t heard of Mr. Beast, I might have envied you — if it weren’t for the disaster that is “Beast Games.” Beyond the lawsuit controversies and Mr. Beast’s 9/11 (an incident on the...

Love and Heartbreak: Six Rom-coms to get you started

Love and Heartbreak: Six Rom-coms to get you started

Kieran Garvey, Arts Columnist February 14, 2025

There are countless so-called “classic” romantic comedies, but let’s be honest: not all of them deserve that title. With Valentine’s Day approaching (and in the spirit of some self-inflicted suffering),...

“A romance that happens: ‘Once’

One of the greatest romantic music films of all time
Kieran Garvey, Arts Columnist February 14, 2025

I have a special connection to “Once,” John Carney’s 2007 musical romance. Beyond its phenomenal storytelling and music, the film has personal significance. My brother was named after Eamon, the...

‘Nosferatu’ takes a bite out of gothic  remakes

‘Nosferatu’ takes a bite out of gothic remakes

Kieran Garvey, Arts Columnist February 6, 2025

“Nosferatu” is Robert Eggers’ latest film, reimagining the 1922 horror classic. Like most, I was excited to see his take on the iconic story, partly because of Werner Herzog’s phenomenal 1979 remake...

‘The Straight Story:’ Lynch’s most unconventional masterpiece

‘The Straight Story:’ Lynch’s most unconventional masterpiece

David Lynch’s film is unique compared to the rest of his filmography
Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist January 30, 2025

Like many others, I have spent time reflecting on David Lynch’s extraordinary legacy and career since his death. Known for his distinct Lynchian style, which fuses surreal, dreamlike imagery with unsettling...

Fentanyl

Drugspert: How to use fentanyl testing strips

Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist November 21, 2024

How to test your drugs for fentanyl: 1. Prepare your sample: Place a small amount of the drug you want to test into a container. You’ll need a minimum of 10 milligrams (approximately enough to cover...

Graphic with data about students past and current taking film studies as an ISM and minor.

Lights, Camera, New Major? Trinity needs a film studies major

Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist November 7, 2024

As a sophomore at Trinity University with major declaration right around the corner, I’m facing the same choice many students do: deciding on a major. Since I applied to college, I’ve been passionate...

Point/Counterpoint: Is ‘Midsommar’ a good movie?

Point/Counterpoint: Is ‘Midsommar’ a good movie?

Om Dighe and Kieran Garvey October 31, 2024

OM DIGHE: PRO MIDSOMMAR “Midsommar” is, in my opinion, a strong horror movie that I can recommend to pretty much any fan of the genre. While I do believe that there are elements that have been misinterpreted...

Graph showing voting data of Trinity students in 2020 and 2022

Trinity University is leading the way in student voter engagement

Kieran Garvey, Opinion Columnist October 17, 2024

We all understand the importance of voting, but knowing where to begin can be challenging. At a university that strives to create well-rounded students through its liberal arts education, you’d expect...