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Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: 'The Driver is Red'

 "The Driver is Red" tells the tale of one of history's most impressive  secret agents. It has the emotional stakes and the gravity of the best  of the best spy stories. Fantastic animation and vocal performances help  make this film one to remember. 


Heartland Shorts 2018 Highlights: This World of Ghosts

 This 20-minute narrative film is filled with stunning writing, amazing  cinematography and editing, and great interplay between light and color.  It is a gripping thriller that is a must-see for anyone interested in  an exciting yet moving cinematic experience. 




‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ is a washed-up mess

 "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" is a fairly inoffensive  children’s film with very little to give towards those unfamiliar to the  franchise. While the visuals are impressively done and make the film at  hand far more tolerable than its’ predecessors, poor writing, juvenile  comedy, and a staunch adherence to tropes of Adam Sandler’s prior work  hold back a film that could have been more than it was. If you’re a fan  of the franchise, Adam Sandler, or simply need a break from the sun,  there are FAR better choices out there. However, if you are dragged to  see this, it won’t make you beg for an intellectual exorcism- at least,  not until the climax. 



‘The Equalizer 2’ is an excellent sequel with more intense action

 All in all, 'The Equalizer 2' is an excellent sequel, which improves on  the strengths of the original. Although suffering from problems with its  plot and pacing, the film exceeds with Denzel Washington’s performance  and the acting of its supporting cast, character interactions in its  subplots, and intense and interesting action scenes. A fun, worthy  sequel that is a blast to watch.  


A new course that allows students to explore their leadership through the world of Harry Potter will be held during the fall semester. Students will work off the book "Life Lessons Harry Potter Taught Me." Brynn Mechem, DN Photo

Life lessons from Hogwarts brought to Ball State

On her 11th birthday Emma Mentley was given the book “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Since she was the same age as Harry in the book, she instantly connected, growing up alongside him as she devoured book after book.