The Northerner

REVIEW: ‘Maleficent’ sequel fails to capture magic of the original

A frustrating example of wasted potential

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor • October 17, 2019

Whereas the original was anchored by a magnetic performance from Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” relegates her to a background character in her own movie, and the film suffers because of it.

Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover’

Swift's new album released Aug. 23

Corinne Byrne, Assistant Arts & Life Editor • August 29, 2019

Taylor Swift returned this weekend with 18 new tracks on her seventh album, “Lover.” While perhaps not a groundbreaking musical masterpiece, “Lover” is a particularly important album for Swift,...

Review: Fun Times in Philadelphia with ‘Shazam!’

By uttering the titular phrase, a young boy finds himself as an adult superhero

Billy Keeney, Copy Editor • April 11, 2019

“Shazam!” is a step in the right direction for the DCEU.

GALLERY: The biggest acts and best munchies at Bunbury 2018

Brooke Smith, Contributor • June 10, 2018

The Northerner’s got you covered on the hottest acts, best food and chillest vibes at Cincinnati’s biggest summer alt-music event.

REVIEW: Black Panther

Kayla Lumpkins, Reviewer • February 19, 2018

OH MY GOD. We’re only two months into 2018 and Black Panther is already the best film of the year. I was fortunate to watch the movie Thursday night before its debut and WOW. I’m still shook. I haven’t...

REVIEW: Rich Brian – “Amen”

Kayla Lumpkins, Reviewer • February 11, 2018

Rich Brian, formerly known as Rich Chigga, just dropped his highly anticipated debut album “Amen,” a cohesive body of work that proves the 18-year-old rapper from Indonesia is more than a fluke. The...

REVIEW: Day one of Midpoint Music Festival

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor • September 25, 2017

Food and beer trucks lined East 5th St., forming a barrier that separated Midpoint Music Festival from the rest of Cincinnati on Saturday night. Beyond the food trucks, lines of festival-goers sat against...