by CELIA BROCKER The english language has evolved so much that there are some words and phrases that are lost on our modern ears. It’s a shame, because there were some really great clapbacks way back …
“The Invisible Man”: Not Your Typical Thriller Film
by CELIA BROCKER At first glance it’s too easy to dismiss ‘The Invisible Man’ as a throwaway thriller film. But despite its simple plot, the message of this film is no throwaway and should stick…
20 romantic movies before 2020 you should see
by CELIA BROCKER Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but movies are timeless. If you’re a sap, nothing beats curling up in a warm blanket and munching on some popcorn while watching a feel-good romance…
Little Women film illuminates female creativity
by CELIA BROCKER In this time where remakes are extremely popular among film companies, the more skeptical audience member may wonder why Greta Gerwig – director of the 2017 coming-of-age film L…
This year’s Oscar wins and snubs
by CELIA BROCKER Best Picture Who Won: ‘Parasite’ Who Should’ve Won: ‘Parasite’ In a shocking twist, the first international film ever won the Oscar for best picture and it was well earned. ‘Parasite’…
The Goldfinch: Why critics hate it while audiences like it
by CELIA BROCKER Warner Bros. adaptation of Donna Tart’s best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel The Goldfinch was released on September 13, and has subsequently been bombing at the box office a…
From childhood to adulthood: The perils of adulthood in It: Chapter Two
by CELIA BROCKER The Losers Club is back and all grown-up in the second part of Stephen King’s adapted novel, which hit the big screen September 6. In the sequel to the 2016 film IT, The Losers must t…
Classic movies everybody needs to see
by CELIA BROCKER Whether you prefer a classic on VHS tape or something you can stream on Netflix, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy movies. What makes cinema as an art so appeali…
What is the job of a movie critic?
by CELIA BROCKER I’ve wanted to be a film critic for several years now, and my dream job often finds its way into my daily life. You know that one annoying friend that’s constantly making movie refere…
“Don’t Tinker With my Rights”: Tinker Tour Comes to Drake
Last Wednesday, John and Mary Beth Tinker visited Drake University as the last stop on their 50th anniversary tour of the Tinker v. Des Moines Supreme Court case. The sibling duo held a panel in the C…
Students petition Drake University to add an American Sign Language Minor
By CELIA BROCKER There are several different language minors at Drake University; the Department of World Language & Culture offers Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish as options…
Playing your part to fix climate change
By, CELIA BROCKER Anyone who believes that there’s no such thing as global warming must be either blind or unintelligent. – Stevie Wonder Climate change is real, folks! It’s simple science: Carb…
Overdone Halloween costumes
By CELIA BROCKER Halloween: the time of year where everyone dresses up in costume and goes around the neighborhood begging for candy. While costumes are an essential part of the holiday, it’s easy to…
The tornado watch and weather changes in Iowa
By CELIA BROCKER With the increasing news coverage of natural disasters, Iowa may be seen as a relatively safe place. Here we don’t have to worry about earthquakes, tsunamis or hurricanes. However, on…
Mass Shootings, Gun Crime Concerns
Mass shootings seem to be occurring frequently in the United States, with a recent incident occurring on Sept. 6 in Cincinnati. Three people were killed and two were injured in the attack last Thursda…