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The Below Average Seven: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ review

The Below Average Seven: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ review

“The Magnificent Seven” hit theaters this past weekend. (Photo courtesy of Colombia Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff It has only been one week since “Blair Witch,” and there is already a new generic remake of a film that exists solely to make money. At least other remakes use recognizable titles to make a profit; this

Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover shines in ‘Atlanta’

In “Atlanta”, Glover (right) manages the career of Paper Boy (center). (Photo courtesy of FX) Shane Foley Connector Editor “Atlanta,” the new TV show produced by Donald “Childish Gambino” Glover, may be among the rapper/singer/comedian/actor’s boldest projects to date. The show is rather heavy, touching upon some deep issues, yet Glover manages to weave his

Touche Amore Releases Emotional Record ‘Stage Four’

“Stage Four” is Touche Amore’s fourth album to date. (Photo courtesy of Epitaph Records) Emily Toomey Connector Staff Post-Hardcore powerhouse Touche Amore recently came together to release “Stage Four.” “Stage Four” provides something so honest and raw that leaves the listener craving for more. This album is the perfect follow up to “Is Survived By,”

Classic Game Review: ‘Digimon World 3’

There are multiple Mega-Digivolution forms available including Sakuyamon(featured above). (Photo courtesy of Bandai Entertainment) Shane Foley Connector Editor Role playing games, or RPGs for short, can prove to be one of the most difficult genres to create a video game for. Not only must the develpoer attend to the elements that make the game an

‘Blair Witch’ adds to list of 2016’s letdowns

The “Blair Witch” reboot was filmed using the code-name “The Woods.” (Photo courtesy of Vertigo Entertainment) Owen Johnson Connector Staff “Blair Witch” is the latest example of a sequel or remake coming out at least a decade after the last movie to make a bunch of money because of its easily marketable name recognition. Taking

‘Bojack Horseman’ makes us laugh through our tears

The show was created by first time show-runner Raphael Bob-Waksberg.(Photo courtesy of Netflix) Liam Elliot Connector Contributor Who knew an anthropomorphic horse could hit the nail on the head on how all us humans feel at one point or another in our lives. At one point in our lives we can all say that we

This Wild Life Hits the Mark with “Low Tides”

“Low Tides” is the band’s second album since signing on with Epitaph Records. Kathryn Leeber Connector Contributor In what can best be described as acoustic pop punk, the sophomore album from This Wild Life is an excellent follow up to 2014’s “Clouded.” The unique duo of singer and guitarist Kevin Jordan and lead guitarist Anthony

Indie Game Spotlight: Legend of Grimrock

‘Legend of Grimrock’ has sold over one million copies since it’s release in 2012.(Photo courtesy of Almost Human Studios) Brendan Jacques Connector Editor “Legend of Grimrock” is a fantasy dungeon crawler which was released by four-person indie studio Almost Human back in 2012. In the game, you play as a group of four adventurers, who