Sparks Pinball Museum has just recently opened up at Oakland Mall, just off 14 Mile road. Despite the old machines, pinball continues to be a popular attraction for many, and this new locations definitely caters to that ideal. But does it live up to the hype? I went to find out. The first thing you notice when you enter is the price. For about $15.00, you have unlimited freeplay for about an hour....
For the past decade, the well known, globally influential songwriter and singer Taylor Swift has held the title for Top Artist of the Year three times, two times in a row starting in 2023. Despite her consistent strive towards popularity hovering over the music billboards, Swift has a total of 58 Grammy Award nominations. Besides the Grammys, Taylor Swift has also received 49 Billboard Music Awards,...
“Wings of Starlight” by Allison Saft Published on the 4th of February this year by Allison Saft, this novel introduces the story between the young fairy queen, Clarion, and a guardian from the WInter Woods, Milori. Both fairies from different realms of Pixie Hollow, must work together in order to confront the monstrous threat looming over Pixie Hollow. While this romance and fantasy novel...
“Mufasa,” a live action adaptation of a prequel to “The Lion King,” released on Dec. 9, 2024, has become that last straw for a lot of Disney fans. Not only has live action become old, it’s become grossly overused. The recent releases and the upcoming lineup have really pushed fans away from the franchise. “Mufasa” is often criticized by its rushed storyline, poor computer-generated...
10 Things I Hate About You This classic 1990’s rom-com stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and many more astonishing actors. This movie is probably one of the best things to come out of the 90's. This story is about two sisters where the youngest sister can’t date until her ill-tempered older sister does. This movie is loosely based on Shakespeare’s play, “The Taming of...
From comic book pages to the big screen, Marvel has evolved into an entertainment juggernaut that has captivated audiences worldwide. The MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) continues to thrive by exploring themes like politics, social issues, and the multiverse. While its visuals and battles grab attention, Marvel's ability to stay relevant comes from addressing relatable topics, keeping audiences engaged...
“Smile 2,” released on October 18, was one of the biggest anticipated releases, just in time for the Halloween season. I liked the first movie’s themes and plot, which made me more excited when I heard the sequel would be released this year. “Smile 2” had a much bigger budget, over $11 million more than the first movie, which kept my expectations high. Similar to the first movie, “Smile...
#1: Accepted If you think it’s too late for you when it comes to college admissions, this movie will save your life. Released in 2006 by director Steve Pink, “Accepted” follows the trials and tribulations of senior Bartleby Gaines, portrayed by Justin Long, after he gets rejected by every college he’s applied to. While sulking at the grad party for his best friend Sherman Shrader III,...
Little Women by: Louisa May Alcott Wow. Okay. This was so good, but I was so confused. While it may seem confusing in the first few chapters, as there is not a real "storyline" in the first chapters as much as other books. Slowly, you get used to the characters, style, etc. Only thing is, some of the plot points are a bit strange, but overall, really good. I personally think that this is probably...