The trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard has recently dominated the headlines and enthralled the public. The defamation trial of John C. Depp v. Amber Laura Heard took place in Fairfax County, Virginia, from April 11 to June 1, 2022. Plaintiff Johnny Depp sued...
‘The Batman’ released on HBO Max
One of the most anticipated movies of the year was Matthew Reeves’s “The Batman.” The film features a Bruce Wayne who has been wearing the suit for two years prior to the events on screen. Robert Pattinson's portrayal of the Dark Knight has piqued the interest of...
Kendrick Lamar is Back
Kendrick Lamar has made a comeback. The "To Pimp a Butterfly" rapper has just announced his upcoming album which will be his latest album in five years. The best part is we are a month away from the release. The 34-year-old rapper posted a primary message on his...
Satire: Block Party attendees to be euthanized
Partiers are no longer welcome at Block Party because of the mess they leave behind. BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — People who spend time in or around Bloomsburg know all too well about the menaces who trash Fetterman Avenue each spring. Credit: John Blutarsky's personal photo and...
BTE to donate Friday’s ‘Witch’ ticket sales to Ukraine
The Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble is holding a benefit for Ukraine this Friday, April 8. BTE is currently in the second week of its three-week run of "Witch," a dramatic comedy. All of the ticket sales for this Friday's performance — yes, 100% of sales — will be used to...
Will Smith awaits punishment after behavior at 2022 Oscars
Every year, people wait to watch the Oscars to see their favorite celebrities and movies win awards for what they have accomplished within the last year. There's a series of colors and beautiful faces that shine down the red carpet. Tears are shed onstage as...
Carly’s Conspiracy Corner #4: Prince Charles is a Vampire
Welcome to my fourth article of this series on BUnow, Carly’s Conspiracy Corner! It has been a while! This is a series that introduces and emphasizes all sorts of conspiracy theories throughout the world. None of these theories are a matter of my own opinion but found...
‘Feel Good Fridays!’ Ep. 1
After a long week of studying for hours, multiple quizzes and assignments and the normal stress college brings us, it's nice to be able to relax and hop right into the weekend! What better way to kickstart your weekend than with a lighthearted story to bring some joy...
The Undertaker to headline WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Photo Credit: WWE WWE has announced today via social media that The Undertaker will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania weekend in Dallas, Texas....
Watch ‘Two-Faced,’ a New Web Series by BU Alum Nate Reynolds
A new web series by CorNR Productions hits the scene on the video sharing platform, YouTube. "Two-Faced," the series title, is a crime-drama series featuring a taste of mystery and thrill with a focus on betrayal and deceit. The series, mostly directed by Nate...
America’s Dad
FULL HOUSE - Cast Gallery - June 26, 1987. (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images)BOB SAGET On January 9, 2022 the Orange County, Florida sheriff’s office announced that Robert Saget, also known as Bob...
WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart visits area, appears in Berwick
WWE Hall of Famer "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart visited the Bloomsburg area this past weekend. Hart made an appearance at The Armory Wrestling Academy in Berwick taking part in an event with the Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling Alliance. The Hall of Famer...
Battlefield 2042 Beta Review
Battlefield 2042 is set to release in November, but the open beta became available this weekend. As a long time fan of the franchise, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My first concern was if current gen consoles (Xbox one, PS4) would be able to handle the capacity...
Chicago Live at The Bloomsburg Fair
This coming Friday, October 1st, Chicago, a Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame member and legendary music group, will be playing live at the Bloomsburg Fair. What to expect at The Bloomsburg Fair: The concert itself is Friday, October 1st at 8pm. The concert will take place...
The Met Gala 2021 starts Monday; Here’s what to expect
One stunning event we lost to the pandemic was the glorious Met Gala. It has returned. The Costume Institute has proposed a two-part Met Gala for 2021 and 2022 after last year's postponement due to the covid-19 outbreak. "In America: A Lexicon of Fashion" is the title...
NYFW is sporting a new look this year
This September's New York Fashion Week will look a little different, despite being freshly out of a year in isolation. After losing two seasons to a virtual session, Fashion Week has made a huge comeback. The designers and models are ready to strut their new looks...
Charlie Watts, Drummer of The Rolling Stones, passes at 80
On August 24, 2021, we lost a rock legend who holds a very dear place in the hearts of our classic rockers, Charlie Watts. From 1963 to his death in 2021, Charles Robert Watts was an English musician who rose to worldwide fame as The Rolling Stones' drummer. Watts was...
One on One with WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley
Photo Credit: WWE.com https://open.spotify.com/episode/45ho5FQyVbf3KFJ9VokAaq?si=S9_IHk00T_qWxDajYNA21g&dl_branch=1 Mick Foley is a former WWE champion, a New York Times bestselling author and a WWE Hall of Famer. Nicknamed "The Hardcore Legend," Foley has been...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘As if I am Not There’ (2010)
MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING for anyone considering watching this week’s film, "As If I Am Not There." This film depicts a young woman’s journey during the beginning of the Bosnian war. I cannot understate enough, this film features some of the toughest scenes I’ve ever...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘Battleship Potemkin’ (1925) & ‘Man with a Movie Camera’ (1929)
Today Foreign Film Friday is a bit different. I will discuss two Eastern European silent films. The first is a 1925 movie called "Battleship Potemkin" and the other is a documentary from 1929 called "Man with a Movie Camera." These were the first silent films I’ve...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘Cairo Station’ (1958)
This week for “Foreign Film Friday,” I watched the 1958 Egyptian controversial classic, "Cairo Station." I say “controversial” because the movie was banned in its own country of Egypt for 11 years. Directed by critically-acclaimed Youssef Chahine, this was his...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘The Raid: Redemption’ (2011)
"The Raid: Redemption" is an Indonesian film directed by the Welch Gareth Evans. This movie is one that had me in awe from start to finish for the choreography and fighting scenes. The movie’s runtime is 101 minutes and I swear there’s no more than maybe 20 minutes of...
The Return of ‘Low Expectations’ Podcast!
After a month-long hiatus we have returned! Unfortunately this return included technical difficulties, which caused us to lose over an hour of audio. Despite these issues we hope you enjoy our return as much as we do! In Episode 15 we discuss what we've been up to...
Foreign Film Friday: ‘House’ (1977)
"House" is the second full-length film from the mind of Nobuhiko Obayashi, who was known for his film experimentation—and for good reason because "House" is no exception. The movie feels like a fever dream. Making its way into the Japanese market in 1977, it was never...
What’s the deal with the ‘Seinfeld During Covid’ Twitter?
After about a year in the world of COVID-19, a new Twitter account emerged (as they often do) to add some much-needed humor to the perpetual pandemic. Unlike other meme accounts, this one centers around a still-popular sitcom, "Seinfeld."...