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The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

The Maneater

The Student Newspaper of Mizzou since 1955

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REVIEW: Netflix TV series "Boots" is a must-watch military drama

REVIEW: Netflix TV series “Boots” is a must-watch military drama

McKenzie Schweitzer, MOVE Reporter October 15, 2025

“Boots,” a TV series streaming on Netflix, created by Andy Parker, follows a young Cameron Cope in the ‘90s. Cope, alongside his best friend, Ray McAffey, enlists in the Marine Corps. Throughout...

REVIEW: “Tron: Ares” has no substance, but is a charming watch

REVIEW: “Tron: Ares” has no substance, but is a charming watch

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter October 15, 2025

The “Tron” movie franchise has been bad sci-fi, but it always gets away with it and remains charming despite obvious quality problems. “Tron: Ares” is no exception. My only expectation for “Tron:...

REVIEW: 'Haunted Hotel' is a quick, witty Halloween watch

REVIEW: ‘Haunted Hotel’ is a quick, witty Halloween watch

Noah Elletson and Isa Kennedy October 8, 2025

If you are excited for Halloween, then “Haunted Hotel” is the perfect way to kick off your fall season. “Haunted Hotel” is a heartfelt 10 episodes that subverts expectations while being a plain-sailing...

REVIEW: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ hits all its targets

REVIEW: Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ hits all its targets

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter October 8, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the shortest three hours someone could spend in a theater. It was thrilling, suspenseful and action-packed, while still being thoughtful and thematic. The...

REVIEW: “The Life of a Showgirl” is vivacious, fresh and timely

REVIEW: “The Life of a Showgirl” is vivacious, fresh and timely

Makenzie Bounds, MOVE Reporter October 5, 2025

In a college town like Columbia, students can’t go a day without hearing someone throw out Taylor Swift’s name. So far, I haven’t been able to go more than a few hours without listening to “The...

REVIEW: “Vie” delivers a faithful and personalized take on ‘80s synth funk

REVIEW: “Vie” delivers a faithful and personalized take on ‘80s synth funk

Akiram White, MOVE Reporter October 2, 2025

On Sept. 26, Doja Cat released her fifth album “Vie” in which she takes another left turn — this time into ‘80s synth funk and the Minneapolis sound. This style was popularized by Prince and incorporates...

REVIEW: Justin Tipping tries so hard to make “Him” a Jordan Peele movie

REVIEW: Justin Tipping tries so hard to make “Him” a Jordan Peele movie

Deacon Lipsmeyer, MOVE Reporter October 1, 2025

Let’s not mince words — from the moment I saw the first trailer for Jordan Peele and Justin Tipping's new movie, “Him,” on April 18, I knew this movie was going to be my most anticipated release...

“What the Constitution Means to Me” brings women’s rights to the forefront of Mizzou’s stage

“What the Constitution Means to Me” brings women’s rights to the forefront of Mizzou’s stage

Makenzie Bounds, MOVE Reporter October 1, 2025

“What the Constitution Means to Me,” a Tony-nominated play, was performed by a Mizzou alum and students at the Rhynsburger Theatre from Sept. 17-21. The show, told in an autobiographical style,...

REVIEW: Nostalgic storytelling makes Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ memorable

REVIEW: Nostalgic storytelling makes Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ memorable

Bela Parrett, MOVE Reporter September 15, 2025

I’ve enjoyed Big Thief’s music since eighth grade, when my best friend picked out their 2016 debut album “Masterpiece” from a gloriously large CD binder in her mom’s car. That drive introduced...

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ rewrites what it means to grow up

Twenty One Pilots’ ‘Breach’ rewrites what it means to grow up

Mikalah Owens, MOVE Digital Editor September 12, 2025

I first discovered Twenty One Pilots in 2013, when they were the little-known opener for Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco on the Save Rock and Roll Tour. I was 7, way too young to attend but old enough...

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

REVIEW: Manchildren beware: ‘Man’s Best Friend’ is for Nobody’s Son

Isabel Brauhn, MOVE Reporter & Graphic Designer September 10, 2025

If there’s one thing Sabrina Carpenter knows how to do, it’s romanticize heartbreak and lousy men. Her seventh studio album, “Man’s Best Friend,” consists of 12 songs that do just that, with...

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Sombr’s ‘I Barely Know Her’ is a lyrical genius-mix of angst and intense emotions

Amory Moore, MOVE Reporter August 31, 2025

Sombr has just added another collection of emotion-packed songs to his discography. Born Shane Michael Boose, the 20-year-old artist has added a 10-track paragon to his catalogue. Released on Aug. 22,...