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The Conjuring: Last Rites promotional movie poster

Review: “The Conjuring: Last Rites” adds emotion to horror franchise finale

Story by Linda Shine, Staff Writer September 16, 2025

The Conjuring: Last Rites was recently released in theaters on Sept. 5, 2025. It has captured the attention of many longtime fans of this horror franchise. Directed by Michael Chaves, the film sheds light...

Review: "The Long Walk" is a haunting, human take on Stephen King’s dystopia

Review: “The Long Walk” is a haunting, human take on Stephen King’s dystopia

Story by Tabari Johnson, Staff Writer September 16, 2025

“The Long Walk,” which premiered Friday, Sept. 12, is a gripping and emotional adaptation of Stephen King’s 1978 dystopian novel. Anchored by strong performances, the film explores the grim fate...

Highest-2-Lowest promotional movie poster

“Highest 2 Lowest”: A review of Denzel Washington and Spike Lee’s newest film

Story by N. Michael Houser, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Spike Lee’s newest film, “Highest to Lowest” (H2L), marks the first collaboration between the director and his frequent leading man, Denzel Washington, in 19 years.   Adapting the 1963 film High...

Sabrina Carpenter's alternative album cover for "Man's Best Friend." The singer posted this and other photos to X, saying they are "approved by God," as opposed to the original cover of Carpenter on all fours with her hair pulled by a man out of frame.

“Man’s Best Friend”: A review of Sabrina Carpenter’s newest album

Story by N. Michael Houser, Staff Writer September 8, 2025

Following her smash album Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter is back in full force with Man’s Best Friend, produced primarily by pop-girly regular Jack Antonoff. The album features some of the strongest...

"Sing Sing": A much-needed story

“Sing Sing”: A much-needed story

Story by Isaac Hudson, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

The first thing that struck me about “Sing Sing” was its beautiful 16mm film stock. Gorgeous as it is on its own, the film grain also adds a layer of warmth and dimension to the near-perfect cinematography...

Norman's Nook: Movies for a muggy March

Norman’s Nook: Movies for a muggy March

Story by N. Michael Houser, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

As our Kansas weather sweeps us to and fro through 2025, this reviewer can sometimes feel like their head is in the clouds, seeking ground for comfort. On beautiful days, there couldn't be a care in the...

Frequency Modulated: 2024 movie reviews and a look ahead to 2025

Frequency Modulated: 2024 movie reviews and a look ahead to 2025

Story by Skyler Holmes and Isaac Hudson March 11, 2025

https://soundcloud.com/baker-o-radio/frequency-modulated-top-movies-of-2024?si=11a9b70504084b98979c4829af59e8da&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Skylar Holmes...

Local pizza review

Story by Skyler Holmes, Isaac Hudson, and Kaleigh Buckalew March 7, 2025

Skyler Holmes, Isaac Hudson and Kaleigh Buckalew taste-test five local pizza places and rank them. Baldwin City: Gambinos Pizza Lawrence: Pizza Shuttle and Papa Kenos Pizzeria Ottawa: Pizza Village...

A look at the 97th Oscars

A look at the 97th Oscars

Story by Tabari Johnson, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

After 97 years, the Oscars continues to cement itself as one of the most prestigious award events in history. The program is filled with musical guests, risky jokes and the celebration of many different...

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black novels

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black novels

Story by N. Michael Houser, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

In this final installment of my Celebrating Black History Month series, I wanted to provide the most important, unique and lesser-known novels I've read for you all because Black literature at large is...

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black albums

Celebrating Black History Month: 5 Black albums

Story by N. Michael Houser, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

Music is one of the key foundations of not only our society but our humanity. Black culture in America's connection to music is one of the most profound and documented attachments a group of humans has...

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