"Drop" is a thrilling blend of technology and suspense, anchored by Meghann Fahy’s standout performance. While the deeper themes are under explored and pacing can be uneven, the film delivers an exhilarating ride full of twists and tension, keeping viewers on edge throughout.
Alex Scharfman’s directorial debut delivers on its promises of a gory, splatterfest creature feature, with great heart from leads Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, but stumbles with its attempts of class satire.
Moms Demand Action advocate Melody McFadden points towards a member of the audience while speaking during "The ART of Womanhood" event at the School of Art and Design on April 22, 2025. McFadden was the keynote speaker for the counter-event to Uncensored America’s “Why Woman Deserve Less” event with Myron Gaines.
Columbia resident Kimberly Cockrell offers comfort to first-year clarinet performance student Harley Hicks following a speaking event featuring Rep. Nancy Mace on Apr. 21, 2025. Hicks alleged that Mace had directed an anti-trans slur at her when confronting the representative.
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace speaks into a microphone during a Turning Point USA event at Russell House on April 21, 2025. Mace addressed and debated audience questions on topics including immigration, the transgender community and abortion.
A phone playing a TikTok featuring a group of girls doing the "SpeakYourMind" ice bucket challenge. The challenge attempts to spread mental health awareness across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram
A residential building at The Radley on Apr. 15, 2025. Several residents have expressed concerns about the safety of the property.
Local drag group Kings N' Things perform "Time Warp" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" at Birdcage on April 16, 2025. The group is based in Columbia and offers local drag performers the chance to enter into the art.
Drag queen Heidi N. Closet performs the closing number at Birdcage on Apr. 16, 2025. Closet, who previously starred in RuPaul's Drag Race, headlined the 27th Birdcage at USC.
Drag queen Paris Lefaris poses on the stage at Birdcage on April 16, 2025. Lefaris co-hosted the night alongside headliner Heidi N. Closet.
Drag king Oliver Clothessoff performs on stage at Birdcage on April 16, 2025. Clothessoff performs drag all around South Carolina and is a veteran Birdcage performer.
Drag king "King Perka $exxx" vogues down the middle aisle during Birdcage on April 16, 2025. King Perka $exxx has been performing since 2018 and is based out of the Southeast.