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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Review: Toy Story 4

July 7, 2019

Graphic by Ryan Magee | Video Editor I have never seen a Toy Story movie in my life. Look, maybe the idea of my toys coming alive when I’m not around was never exactly appealing to me as a kid....

“Throne of Lies” launched as a Kickstarter project exclusively for Windows-based computers. Photo courtesy of Imperium42.

Kickstarter game offers challenging gameplay

November 13, 2017

“Throne of Lies” is an online, hidden identity roleplaying game available for PC. Take on the role of member in your King’s court in a Game of Thrones-style battle of wits, which is great for single...

Kenneth Branagh plays the role of Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective who investigates a murder onboard a derailed train. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox.

‘Orient Express’ lacks closure

November 13, 2017

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a mystery movie based on the novel of the same name. While it was enjoyable and well-produced, it left much to be desired, including a satisfying closure to the story. The...

“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is a mobile-only social simulation game developed by Nintendo Studios. It was initially released on Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of Nintendo.

New ‘Pocket Camp’ game returns to roots

November 13, 2017

“Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” is Nintendo’s newest addition to the “Animal Crossing” series. It makes a good addition to the series, as it remains true to the original games without watering...

Photo courtesy of IMDB.

“Logan Lucky” could be summer classic

August 20, 2017

“Logan Lucky” is a feel-good, comedic story that never tries its hand at drama. Set in West Virginia, the movie follows the story of Jimmy (Channing Tatum) and Clyde Logan (Adam Driver), two brothers...

“Atomic Blonde” was released July 28 as director David Leitch's first solo directorial credit. The film is a mystery/thriller starring Charlize Theron. Photo courtesy of Focus Feature.

‘Atomic Blonde’ stuns with aesthetic

July 31, 2017

“Atomic Blonde” stars Charlize Theron as a cold, brutal, bisexual spy in a neon-infused 1989 Berlin, with the mission to find a list of allied and enemy agents that’s been compromised. The movie...

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” was released July 21  and the product of French director Luc Besson. The film is based off the popular French comics. Photo courtesy of STX Entertainment.

Celestial film lacks plot

July 31, 2017

As the newest sci-fi flick to hit the big screens, “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” can best be described as that of a bad  high school jock  stereotype — pretty to look at, but lacking...

“The Fate of the Furious” was released in the United States on April 14. Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures.

New ‘Furious’ film proves to be worthy sequel

April 24, 2017

In “The Fate of the Furious,” the eighth installment of “The Fast and the Furious” franchise, director F. Gary Gray and writer Chris Morgan rehash themes that made previous films a success. The...

The Black Book was published on March 27. Photo courtesy of Little, Brown and Company.

Review: Mystery thriller

April 24, 2017

James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross and Maximum Ride series, told the Washington Post that his latest novel, The Black Book, was his best in 20 years. If you read this expecting a fast-paced and...

Mansionz released its debut album, “Mansionz,” on March 24. The duo is composed of singers Mike Posner and Blackbear. Photo courtesy of Island Records.

Mansionz disappoints with debut

April 11, 2017

Mansionz is a collaborative duo composed of Mike Posner and Blackbear. Their debut album, also titled “mansionz,” explores themes of love, non-conformity and depression. They have worked together twice...

“Ghost in the Shell” was released in the United States on March 31.  Scarlett Johansson plays the role of Mira Killian, a survivor of a cyberterrorist attack who becomes a counter-terrorism operative. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

Lost in translation

April 11, 2017

“Ghost in the Shell,” directed by Rupert Sanders and written by Jamie Moss, William Wheeler and Ehren Kruger, turns a successful manga and film series into a somewhat bland science fiction & action...

Graphic by Chad Austin | Assistant Graphics Editor.

Game Corner: Shadow Warrior 2 Review

November 1, 2016

“Shadow Warrior 2” is a first-person shooter game where players take control of a mighty ninja that spews carefree one-liners while fighting off demons and angry mobsters. The game is at its absolute...

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