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‘Warfare’ suffocates without the spectacle

‘Warfare’ suffocates without the spectacle

Alex Garland’s new film evokes a sense of confusion and panic from a single moment in Iraq
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 25, 2025

Going into “Warfare,” I wasn’t expecting much. Co-directed by Alex Garland and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza, the film is a recreation of a failed 2006 mission in Iraq. After being underwhelmed by...

Soon to be “The Graduate” ‘s are lost and that’s okay

Soon to be “The Graduate” ‘s are lost and that’s okay

Dustin Hoffman struggles to find his way, as soon-to-be Trinity grads might too
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 25, 2025

With graduation season right around the corner, many students, especially seniors, are facing a strange emotional moment: part excitement, part dread and a whole lot of “What now?” Mike Nichols’...

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More than keepsakes: Trinity’s Fiesta medals

From CELCS to CAT, Trinity’s history of Fiesta medals continues to thrive
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 18, 2025

Fiesta is best known for its parades, but medals play an equally iconic role. These colorful, commemorative trinkets have helped build a bridge between Trinity and San Antonio. Local organizations, businesses...

Creeper? Aw man, we back in the mines

Creeper? Aw man, we back in the mines

‘Minecraft:’ What came first, the mine or the craft? A review on the best movie of the year
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 18, 2025

“Chicken Jockey!” “Enderpearl!” “I am Steve.” “They LOVE crushing a loaf.” “Flint and Steel!” “La-la-la-lava ch-ch-ch-chicken.” No, this is not a mass hallucination; these are...

A series of horrific events

A series of horrific events

Reviewing ‘Adolescence’: a new series of juvenile crimes and consequences
Kieran Garvey, Copy Editor/Arts Columnist April 10, 2025

With the rise in popularity of the online manosphere, it comes as a surprise to no one that a new show addressing it would be released. “Adolescence” is the latest Netflix limited series. It was created...

‘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...