By Carter James, Editor in chief It’s my favorite time of the year, award season. The one time of the year where I can feel like a sports fan during playoff season. 2025 has been a great year for film and…
Alabamian recommends: Podcasts
Why Won’t You Date Me? (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Online) Hosted by Nicole Byer, this zany and raunchy podcast focuses on Byer’s inability to find “the one.” With guests consisting of former flings, fellow comedians and…
“Phantoms” album by Marianas Trench a delightful listen
Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench kicked off the beginning of March with the release of their fifth studio album, “Phantoms,” putting an end to the group’s four-year-long musical drought. However, I’m of the opinion…
9 Netflix Originals to write home about
In 2019, more and more people are streaming content online every day. And it makes sense; with the rise of Netflix and other similar services, viewing our favorite shows has never been easier. One click of the mouse, and voila! Binge-worthy material is now at…
“Overwatch” expands narrative by adding new hero
Ashe, a sharp-shooting cowgirl, is the 29th hero added to the “Overwatch” roster. Photo courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment. Last week, Blizzard Entertainment’s popular video game “Overwatch” introduced its 29th playable character, a wild west outlaw named Ashe, with…
Review: “IT” is a hit
Topping the box office for the second week in a row, the movie “It” has already been confirmed as the highest grossing September release ever. During a year full of remakes and sequels, “It” seems…
Review: Much Ado About Nothing
Much like the 1996 film adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet,” the Montevallo Theatre Department took the Shakespeare classic “Much Ado About Nothing” to a more current time period. The director, Assistant Professor Michael Walker, set…
Review: “Wild World”
Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone. They’re back. Three long years following the release of their first studio album, “Bad Blood,” Bastille has returned with their second: “Wild World.” It’s safe to say, though, that this…