What’s In Our Orbit? No. 3

Writers and artists at The Stargazer love entertainment media, so we go through a lot of it. Want to know what we’ve been watching/reading/playing recently? Interested in what we have to say about it? Check out What’s in Our Orbit.

MOVIES:

Ready or Not (2019)

Available on Infobase

★★★★★

A creative horror take on the board game movie. This movie seamlessly blends both the horror and comedic elements and is a thrilling and entertaining watch with great performances from its cast. It's worth a watch for sure if you missed it. – Victoria Weaver  

Clue (1985)

Available from SLCFlix Student Rental Center

★★★★★

Welcome to the Boddy Manor where you’ll find blackmail, murder, and…  hilarious shenanigans. The bodies will be piling up when you revisit the classic board game with this cult classic film. – Jordan Rundle

SERIES:

The Promised Neverland (2019)

Available on Hulu

★★★★.5

Currently reaching a dramatic point in its second season, The Promised Neverland is a dark fantasy thriller anime following three orphans as they fight for their family and survival. Every episode has a twist in a dark and fantastic way, and truly the worst part about it is that there's not more of it. – Kaelyn Brown

Attack on Titan (2013)

Available on Hulu

★★★★★

The premise, plot, writing, characters, and animation are all stellar and every episode leaves you desperate for more as you follow Eren Yeager and his comrades as they battle against gigantic human titans. I think it might become one of my favorite anime of all time. – Bryan Herrera

GAMES:

Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part Two (2016)

Available on PC

★★★★

The conclusion to Doom Eternal’s brutal DLC makes up for a rushed-feeling story with exhilarating action and gorgeous levels. While not as difficult as part one, each encounter will put your skills to the test while new mechanics and enemies keep the gameplay fresh until the very end. – Yanni Spanolios