On Sept. 17, the University of Tulsa’s Honors Program welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Carl F. Cranor Visiting Scholar Corey Brettschneider to talk about his latest book, “The Oath and the Office.” The book explores both the current and previous presidents, members of cabinet and the different ways each one handled scandal, both in office and […]
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Rick Riordan shares multiple upcoming adaptation deals
Fans of Rick Riordan rejoice! Recently, Netflix announced that they will be adapting “Kane Chronicles” for several feature films. In addition to this series being adapted, Disney+ also announced earlier this year that “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” will be adapted into a TV series. At this time, not much is known about the adaptation […]
The Academy outlines best picture requirements
In an effort to address long-endured criticisms of poor inclusivity, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (or more commonly, the Academy) has announced a plan to press diversity into movie sets of the future. This new initiative, announced and released in full text Sept. 8, consists of four new pillars of eligibility requirements […]
“As You Wish,” reunites the cast of “The Princess Bride” for fundraiser
The cast of “The Princess Bride” reunited over the weekend to host a table-read of the original script. The script read raised over $4.25 million dollars in support of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. Over 100,000 people tuned into this unprecedented event. Almost the entire original cast returned for this once in a lifetime event. […]
“The Walking Dead” Announces Series End
“The Walking Dead” franchise has taken over the world since 2010. The comic books caught AMC Studio’s attention with their complex characters and apocalyptic settings. AMC’s “The Walking Dead” TV show premiered Halloween night of 2010. The development and popularity of the show made the stories from the comic books more accessible to an audience […]
Upcoming performances, from Broadway to the Tulsa Symphony
Music lovers, social butterflies and homebodies rejoice — we are one step closer to having in-person performances again! Though stages are dim, curtains are drawn down and movie theaters stopped popping popcorn, companies are still pushing forward to give audiences the best experience at a safe distance. This includes streaming and updates on social media, […]
“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” falls flat in saying anything
Despite the fact that “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” feels like a film that is desperate to say something, my only real takeaway is that Toni Colette is a goddess and improves every movie she’s in. I’m talking, of course, about the new Charlie Kaufman feature, the Netflix original film, “I’m Thinking of Ending Things.” […]
True crime podcasts inform and engage listeners
True crime podcasts have seemingly taken over the podcasting world, and it does not look like these podcasts are going anywhere anytime soon. “My Favorite Murder” and “Crime Junkie” are a couple of the top true crime podcasts in circulation right now, and their fans seem to be very opinionated about which is the superior […]
Live-action remake of “Mulan” a mixed bag
I hate to admit it, but I am not the biggest fan of live-action remakes. I have always been uncomfortable with the translation of animated characters, especially animals, to actors and computer-generated imagery. I also struggle with mixed expectations of how a live-action remake should be and what it should accomplish. Oftentimes, I think that […]
“Dancing with the Stars” reveals Latest Season’s Cast
Season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars” announced the celebrity cast last week! The cast includes 15 celebrities from various realms of fame. Here is a quick list of who to expect on the dancefloor in the upcoming weeks! Monica Aldama is an American cheer coach. She is best known for her work in the […]