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Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor June 1, 2025

Tom Cruise is back! (Did he ever leave?) Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning brings a bombastic conclusion to the Mission: Impossible franchise. With submarines and biplanes, TWO nuclear bombs, and...

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Summer Reading Recommendations

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

One of the best and worst things about the summer is the massive amount of freetime created by the sudden absence of school. On one hand, I love having all that time to pick up hobbies, work, or even just...

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Thoughts On The Grown-Ups

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

VPM Drama absolutely knocked it out of the park with their production of The Grown-Ups. It’s a very well-written play, and was further elevated by the amazing performances of the cast. Everyone did a...

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The Trials and the Purpose of Blame

Amalia Weix June 1, 2025

This past month, I was fortunate enough to see The Trials performed by Children’s Theater of Madison. Every one of the cast members did a terrific job on this fantastic play. If you didn’t see it,...

Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review

Daredevil is Back! Born Again Review

Ben Thom April 1, 2025

After 7 years, Daredevil: Born Again smashes onto Disney+! Daredevil is back in a lead role. Starring Charlie Cox as the titular hero and Vincent D'Onfrio as Kingpin, Daredevil: Born Again acts as a revival...

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Universal Pictures Announces Another Ninety Fast & Furious Films

Amalia Weix April 1, 2025

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.   Universal Pictures shocked and delighted fans around the world with their recent confirmation of not one, not...

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Common Side Effects: Halfway Through Review

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 1, 2025

Common Side Effects is Adult Swim's newest animated TV show. Although you may hear that and think of the likes of Rick and Morty or Smiling Friends, Common Side Effects completely shatters any expectations...

Something Rotten Review

Patrick Mulkey, Co editor in chief March 1, 2025

VPM’s Music and Drama department recently put on the musical “Something Rotten”. The show was excellent! Everything was executed perfectly from the acting to music and set design and lights and choreography....

"Heart Eyes" Review: A Tropey, Fun Genre Mish-Mash

“Heart Eyes” Review: A Tropey, Fun Genre Mish-Mash

Max Knight March 1, 2025

Holiday slasher movies are a well-worn genre at this point, having resulted in numerous classics in the genre, from Halloween to Black Christmas to My Bloody Valentine, and for good reason— in what other...

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Emilia Perez and the Limits of Awards Ceremonies

Max Knight February 1, 2025

On January 23rd, 2025, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced to the world— an announcement which, in a typical year, I might cover in a ‘picks and predictions’ style article,...

Getting to Know The Cast of “Something Rotten”

Max Knight February 1, 2025

With February upon us, that means another annual event is almost here: VPM Drama’s winter musical! This year, VPM is putting on a production of Something Rotten, a musical about musicals, romance, comedy,...

What’s Next For Marvel In 2025?

Ben Thom February 1, 2025

Marvel. THE most successful film franchise has been floundering recently. Although box office hits such as Deadpool & Wolverine and critical hits like Agatha All Along are enough to keep the franchise...

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