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Blood, Brain and Box Office

Blood, Brain and Box Office

2025 Horror hits you missed—and the modern staples worth rewatching
Arwen Georgas and Elijah Conda
Nov 3, 2025

Halloween’s done, but that doesn’t mean the scares have to be. Two Inkspot staffers sort your November horror queue—pairing 2025’s buzziest releases with a couple of modern staples and explaining what to watch and why it works. This year has swung big: originals have broken out, franchises...

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After a zombie plague overruns the Avengers, survivors race across a dystopian landscape to stop the super-powered undead. 

Featuring the voices of Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Tessa Thompson and more, the series is created by Bryan Andrews and Zeb Wells and executive produced by Kevin Feige.

Promotional Image Courtesy of: Marvel Animation

‘Marvel Zombies’ pulls Marvel into TV-MA horror on Disney+ [review]

“What If…?” spin-off marks Marvel Studios Animation’s first TV-MA series
Elijah Conda, Senior Staff Reporter
Oct 27, 2025

After a year of bright, hopeful superhero flicks, Marvel flips the script with “Marvel Zombies,” a four-part miniseries that takes a dark, gritty, refreshing swing and dares to ask, “Who will save our heroes?” Set outside the main Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Marvel Zombies” is a direct...

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The fall play cast talks about why ‘Anne Frank’ resonates

The fall play cast talks about why ‘Anne Frank’ resonates

Lyra Townsend, Associate Editor
Oct 10, 2025

The cast of “The Diary of Anne Frank” reflect on why the story still matters, pointing to the play’s urgency amid current events, the importance of free expression and the harm that follows when prejudice goes unchecked. 

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Fall flicks: From cozy comforts to chilling thrills

Fall flicks: From cozy comforts to chilling thrills

Inkspot staffers share their go-to movies for sweater weather season
Sep 23, 2025

As the September slips away, summer fades—along with sunburns, sandals and the scent of sunscreen. In its place: hoodie weather, falling leaves and the unmistakable aroma of bonfires and pumpkin spice. With fall comes a shift in more than just the weather. Our watchlists change too—ditching summer...

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From Ryan Coogler comes “Sinners,” a haunting tale about what it means to fight for your identity—before it’s drained away. 
Michael B. Jordan stars in a dual role as twin brothers whose juke joint dreams turn into a battleground for the soul of a community. With vampires standing in for colonizers and appropriation as the real curse, “Sinners” might be the best film of the year. 
Image Courtesy of: Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Sinners’ sinks its teeth into cultural appropriation with sharp, stylish bite

Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
May 7, 2025

Vampires used to skulk in crumbling castles, draped in capes and centuries-old rot. Now they wear pressed suits, flash charming smiles—and drain entire cultures dry. With “Sinners,” director Ryan Coogler trades jump scares for generational trauma. His fifth feature, following “Creed” and...

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Almost Famous: 3 artists on the brink of a breakout

Almost Famous: 3 artists on the brink of a breakout

With bold new releases, JISOO, Jenna Raine, Maddox Batson aren’t household names yet—but you’ll want to say you heard them first
Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Apr 7, 2025

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"Mickey 17" is a dark comedy directed by Bong Joon Ho, released in March 2025. 
Image Courtesy of: ​Warner Bros. Pictures

‘Mickey 17’ blends Sci-Fi satire, dark humor and existential horror in a capitalist critique

Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Mar 31, 2025

What does it feel like to die? If you knew you’d be reborn, would that make the process any less terrifying? Less painful? Less traumatic? These are just some of the existential questions at the heart of Bong Joon-Ho’s “Mickey 17.” Six years after winning Best Picture for “Parasite,”...

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Top ‘toons showdown bracket

Where animated classics collide in a March Madness-style bracket

Just as Andy had to leave Buzz and Woody behind, maybe someday we’ll have to say goodbye to our favorite animated movies, too. But today is not that day—because it’s March Madness, and instead of filling out brackets with basketball teams we barely know, we’re diving headfirst into a tournament...

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YouTube, founded in 2005, was still in its infancy when Soulja Boy uploaded an instructional dance video for his track "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" on the platform. The video quickly racked up millions of views, launching the young artist's career. 

Screencapture: YouTube // @Soulja Boy

From viral sensation to industry architect—Soulja Boy brings his legacy to Bloomington’s Castle Theatre

More than a one-hit wonder, a music pioneer
Carter Hull, Staff Reporter
Mar 7, 2025

From the phonograph to the Discman, the iPod to TikTok, the music industry has always been about evolution. But few shifts have been as rapid—or as disruptive—as in the digital age. From SoundCloud breakthroughs to TikTok-fueled superstardom, the way we discover, share and consume music has been...

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Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live

Why Harrison Gordon is the band you need to see live

Lyra Townsend, Associate Editor
Feb 21, 2025

From basement shows to booking sets at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen, Harrison Gordon has put in the work to earn their place in the Midwest indie rock scene. Now, the band is bringing their signature sound back to Bloomington-Normal, headlining The Castle Theatre on Feb. 28—and if you haven’t seen them...

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WWE RAW Raw debuted on Netflix in early January as part of a $500 million agreement between the TKO Group, the parent of WWE, and Netflix.
Graphic Courtesy of: TKO Group

From Body Slams to brand deals: WWE’s Netflix era leaves some fans tapping out

Mr. Christopher Belt says the company’s Netflix deal boosts accessibility—but at a cost
Carter Hull, Staff Reporter
Feb 21, 2025

The world was forever changed when the World Wrestling Entertainment’s “Monday Night Raw” debuted in 1993, bringing suplexes, powerbombs and piledrivers into American living rooms. Over three decades, WWE’s flagship show became a fixture on the USA Network, a tag team that helped “Raw”...

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Hollywood’s game plan: 3 video games begging for screen adaptations

Carter Hull, Staff Reporter
Jan 2, 2025
The clash between Hollywood and video games began in 1993 with the release of “Super Mario Bros.,” a box office disaster now immortalized on “Worst Movie of All-time” lists. For years, video game adaptations struggled to level up, the victim of flimsy plots, awkward pacing and a lack of respect for the source material. 
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The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year

The 2024 Game Awards: Who deserves the spotlight this year

One writer’s dream winners
Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Dec 11, 2024
The 2024 Game Awards has cemented its status over the past decade as not just the biggest night in gaming, but one of the most celebrated award shows across all entertainment industries.
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Top 5 Studio Ghibli films

A journey through timeless worlds
Bryce Hickman, Senior Staff Reporter
Dec 2, 2024
I didn’t grow up with Ghibli films like a lot of the studio’s fans—a casualty of my parents’ “quality control,” turning off anything they deemed “stupid.” Anything animated, like “Adventure Time” or “Regular Show,” automatically fell into this category.
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Tyson vs. Paul: Community weighs in on boxing’s generational showdown [video]

Carter Hull, Staff Reporter
Nov 15, 2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson, 57, is stepping back into the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, in a highly anticipated exhibition match on Nov. 15. The bout, set to stream live on Netflix at 7 p.m., will follow a modified rule set with eight two-minute rounds and fighters wearing 14 oz gloves,...

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