The Backrooms, in the 2019 4chan post they originated from, were described as “approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented empty rooms to be trapped in.” The post, accompanied...
In October, I described in my review of Weapons (2025) the many similarities between the horror and comedy genres. Specifically, I made a point to describe factors that explain why so many new voices in...
In the post-war age, jazz ruled popular music—provocative dancing, glitzy nightclubs, polished big bands; swing was more popular, and commercial, than ever. But behind the scenes, Harlem’s crop of...
Melanie Martinez released Hades on March 27th, 2026 through Atlantic Records. This album represents a major shift from the typical fantasy-driven storytelling of her previous work. Instead of focusing...
After the major success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel Studios pivots its focus towards reinventing Spider-Man while maintaining the emotional weight that made the previous installments a worldwide...
On May 15, 2026, the most-streamed artist in the world released the most anticipated album of the year. Iceman is Drake’s first solo project since his feud with Kendrick Lamar in 2024, which made the...
The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden, was released on August 23, 2022. It’s a psychological thriller about a girl who gets hired as a housemaid for a rich family only to discovers troubling secrets along...
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10. Sorry, Baby
The fact that Sorry, Baby was Eva Victor’s directorial debut adds an extra layer of pressure on myself...
Bruno Mars’ latest album, "The Romantic," explores love, relationships, and emotions through a style resembling his past albums. Rather than focusing on heartbreak, the album highlights feelings of connection...
Check out more of The Viking Vibe's coverage of Grease:
The Making of Grease
Grease and the Legacy of Pirandello
The Pirandello Players took on the role of greasers as they put...
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30. Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
I’ve actually only seen two Mission: Impossible movies, those being this and Mission:...
With the 98th Academy Awards now over a month away and films like Project Hail Mary (2026) and The Drama (2026) taking the spotlight, a new year of film is upon us. But looking back at this years’ Oscars...
