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(02/19/20 5:24pm)
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Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! Since there was love in the air last weekend, we talked about love songs and anti-love songs in the music industry today. Plus, some albums that have been made out of the notion of love. What have been some of our favorites? How have they shaped the notion of love in music? Find the answers to these and more in this week's episode of Remixed!
Hosts: Jack Gillespie, Tanner Kinney, and Katherine Simon
Edited by: Tanner Kinney
Graphic by: Katy Szpak
(02/19/20 4:00pm)
by Mason Kupiainen
It goes without saying that the DC Extended Universe started out on a bit of a rough patch. Personally, I’ve enjoyed every film DC has released, but the vast majority of audiences and critics have not shared my opinion. It wasn’t until Aquaman’s release that DC cut ties with Zack Snyder’s vision of the universe and did a quick pivot. I’ve loved Aquaman, Shazam!, and Joker, and have looked forward to seeing where DC’s new direction would take us with Birds of Prey.
One of my absolute favorite movies from the Snyder era of DC movies was Suicide Squad. The best aspect of that movie was the insane and destructive relationship between Harley Quinn and the Joker. It was definitely the most fascinating part of the movie and Margot Robbie’s performance proved that she was born to play the role. She stole the entire movie, even outshining talent such as Will Smith’s Deadshot. Now, she gets to star in her own spinoff movie where we get to see her dive deeper into the character.
Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn follows Quinn after her most recent break-up with the Joker. Wanting to prove to the world that she and the Joker are finished for good, she explodes the chemical plant where their love blossomed. Now, without the protection from the Joker, this puts a metaphorical target on her back from every criminal she’s ever wronged in Gotham, most notably Black Mask (Ewan McGregor). Along her journey to freedom, she crosses paths and eventually teams up with Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Renee Montoya (Rosie Perez), who all have their own issues with Black Mask.
(02/19/20 3:00pm)
By Blake Chapman
The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board.
Since the current generation of video games stepped onto the scene back in 2013, we have witnessed some of the most spectacular moments ever before in gaming. Within this last decade, video games have grown from a niche genre in the scope of the entertainment industry to a powerhouse of influence and economics dominating the global market. Money is not the only factor of notable importance though. When looking back on this generation, it is the ability that games have to connect across differences that excites me the most.
Esports and its professional players have garnered as much respect and notoriety as traditional sports teams and athletes. Games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Disco Elysium, and even the Quantic Dream collection have redefined storytelling in an interactive space. Arguably, the most impressive aspect of the last ten years of gaming is the range of artistic expression only possible in a virtual landscape. The rise of indie culture has offered some of the most beautiful games ever conceived. Along with beautiful graphics, you have experiences that become more personal and emotional the deeper you dive in. Undertale, Cuphead, and Life is Strange are just a few games that are like this.
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However, not a single year goes by that controversy is absent from the headlines of gaming media. Now that 2019 has come to an end, it seems that we will be discussing the discourse of that year far into the future. Between the abandonment of EA’s newest live service ‘Anthem,' Blizzard’s abhorrent reaction to community dialogue about the Hong Kong protests, all the debates surrounding the gameplay of Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding,' and online personalities’ fall from grace like Projared; there are a ton of topics to cover and debate.
One confrontation that happened throughout 2019 reminded me how fragile the gaming community is and how close it can get to caving in on itself. The online strife surrounding Gamefreak’s development of ‘Pokemon Sword and Shield’ drove gamers to turn their scorn and dissatisfaction against each other. When the dust settled, their rage had evaporated and everyone decided to just deal with the end product instead of working toward legitimate change. The lack of proper care on Gamefreak’s part was the biggest disappointment in gaming for 2019 and caused this longtime Pokemon fan to reconsider my affinity to the franchise.
(02/18/20 9:00pm)
by Conner Tighe
This year has had a great start with music. Selena Gomez returned with her best album yet. Justin Bieber will release Changes on Valentine’s Day. Adele is even rumored to return to the music world this year. Although not entirely new material, Poolside is not afraid to maintain its genre: disco. The daytime disco band is background music, and Low Season proves to be no different this time around. It’s assumed that this band would hope to rise above this. Poolside is not hoping to strive to be different or even better this time. According to member Jeffrey Paradise, the album was not formed for a Grammy but more for a way to pass the time.
Paradise also states that “this album expresses all the ups and downs and highs and lows of life, love, loneliness, success, failure and the beauty in searching for something more.”
(02/18/20 8:00pm)
Tanner and Blake break down the return of Platinum Games' hit, Wonderful 101.
(02/14/20 9:00pm)
Every year, Feb. 14 rolls around to provide the world with a very particular feeling; the feeling of pressure, love, disappointment, and a certain capitalistic expression of love and devotion that we cannot seem to shake. No matter what the 14th brings you, at least we have love songs. In particular, the industry has recently been booming with queer love songs that deserve recognition and could accompany you and a loved one or significant other this Valentine’s Day.
(02/14/20 8:54pm)
The opinions and views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the opinion of Byte or Byte’s editorial board.
(02/14/20 8:51pm)
Once again, Valentine’s Day is coming around, and whether that excites you, terrifies you, or makes you want to hit something, there is no denying that Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to watch a romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the quality of films in this genre is incredibly hit-or-miss, and it can take hours of scrolling through Hulu or Netflix to find one that even sounds halfway decent. To save you from that fate, here are the top three romantic comedies from each streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney +, and plain old Blu-ray/DVD), with honorable mentions included.
(02/14/20 7:56pm)
by Tanner Kinney
(02/14/20 7:37pm)
New York City has always sparked the greatest curiosity in my mind. It has always been a city I have seen countless times in movies and could only dream about visiting, a city where you were either born there or made enough money to move into a penthouse in Manhattan. No one in my family really liked the idea of going to a “bigger, dirtier Chicago,” but I have always longed to understand what made the City That Never Sleeps so special, to understand what it was about it that captured so many people. In June of 2018, I stepped foot in what has since become my favorite place on Earth for the first time, and since then, I have promised myself that one day I would be able to call New York City my home, and here’s why.
(02/14/20 6:00pm)
by Baylie Clevenger
Every year, Feb. 14 rolls around to provide the world with a very particular feeling; the feeling of pressure, love, disappointment, and a certain capitalistic expression of love and devotion that we cannot seem to shake. No matter what the 14th brings you, at least we have love songs. In particular, the industry has recently been booming with queer love songs that deserve recognition and could accompany you and a loved one or significant other this Valentine's Day.
(02/14/20 6:00am)
by Emily Worrell
Once again, Valentine’s Day is coming around, and whether that excites you, terrifies you, or makes you want to hit something, there is no denying that Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to watch a romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the quality of films in this genre is incredibly hit-or-miss, and it can take hours of scrolling through Hulu or Netflix to find one that even sounds halfway decent. To save you from that fate, here are the top three romantic comedies from each streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney +, and plain old Blu-ray/DVD), with honorable mentions included.
(02/13/20 9:47pm)
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Tanner and Blake break down Blizzard's new embarrassing remake of the beloved classic Warcraft III.
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Anchors: Tanner Kinney, Blake Chapman
Executive Producer: Evan Fischer
Video Editing: Erik D
Audio Editing: Kellyn Harrison
Graphics: Daley Wilhelm, Tyler Westman
Music: Jack McGinnis
(02/13/20 9:48pm)
(02/13/20 5:31pm)
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Hello, movie fanatics and welcome to a new season of InPut2! With the upcoming release of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' we're going to talk about modern video game movies. What does it take to make a great video game movie? How do our thoughts compare to what we've already seen? Get your answers to these questions and more in this season premiere of InPut2!
Hosts: Tanner Kinney, Katherine Simon, and Mason Kupiainen
Edited by: OK Schlatter
Thumbnail by: Malia Hutton
(02/13/20 5:28pm)
Hello, movie fanatics and welcome to a new season of InPut2! With the upcoming release of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' we're going to talk about modern video game movies. What does it take to make a great video game movie? How do our thoughts compare to what we've already seen? Get your answers to these questions and more in this season premiere of InPut2!
(02/13/20 5:10pm)
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Welcome back to another episode of The Coven! Brewing in the cauldron this week is representation in the Super Bowl. How well did it include minorities in its airing this year? How did it compare to the past airings? What could it have done better to represent minorities? Get answers to all this and more, in this week's episode of The Coven!
Hosts: Ashley Curry and Shwetha Sundarrajan
Edited by: Blake Chapman
Thumbnail by: Malia Hutton
(02/13/20 5:03pm)
Welcome back to another episode of The Coven! Brewing in the cauldron this week is representation in the Super Bowl. How well did it include minorities in its airing this year? How did it compare to the past airings? What could it have done better to represent minorities? Get answers to all this and more, in this week's episode of The Coven!
(02/13/20 4:48pm)
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Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! This week we discuss the in and outs of the Grammy-winning album "In Rainbows" by the band Radiohead. Plus, the recent controversy surrounding the Beach Boys. How will this controversy further dismantle tense ties within the band? How is "In Rainbows" upholding throughout the years? Answer these questions and more in this week's episode of Remixed!
Hosts: Jack Gillespie and Brandon Carson
Edited by: Tanner Kinney
Thumbnail by: Katy Szpak
(02/13/20 4:48pm)