"Tron: Ares" won’t blow your mind narratively, but it’s a visual and sonic feast worth experiencing. It’s both a love letter to and a reflection of our digital age — beautiful, noisy and occasionally hollow, but impossible to look away from.
Justin Tipping’s "Him", produced by Jordan Peele, sets up with style but drops the ball when it comes to substance. Despite strong performances and striking visuals, the horror flick fumbles its themes and leaves audiences with more confusion than chills.
After over eight years of anticipation, "Hollow Knight: Silksong" delivers a bold, uncompromising sequel that sharpens everything fans loved about the original. Team Cherry’s latest masterpiece pairs punishingly precise combat with breathtakingly vibrant environments, weaving a rich narrative through Hornet’s journey in Pharloom. Its relentless difficulty may test even seasoned players, but the game’s fluid mechanics, expansive world and compelling character writing make the long wait worthwhile.
The summer 2025 movie season delivered a wide spectrum of blockbusters, from superhero reboots and animated experiments, to franchise finales and unexpected originals. Some titles, such as "Jurassic World: Rebirth," stumbled under the weight of formula and nostalgia. Others, including James Gunn’s "Superman," Zach Cregger’s "Weapons" and the animated "K-Pop Demon Hunters," showcased the creative spark that defined the strongest offerings. Together, these films reflected both the limits of Hollywood’s reliance on familiar properties and the audience’s growing appetite for bold new directions.
"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.
A photographic featuring the two playable characters and starter Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: ZA. The game was released on Oct. 9, 2025.
U.S. Senate candidate Paul Dans speaks with a USC student during a speaking event in the Russell House on Oct. 27, 2025. Dans previously led the conservative political initiative Project 2025, which aims to reshape the federal government to reflect right-wing policy.
U.S. Senate candidate Paul Dans speaks into a microphone during a speaking event in the Russell House on Oct. 27, 2025. Dans is challenging incumbent Republican senator Lindsey Graham, who has held the seat since 2003.
A couple embrace while holding candles at the vigil for Charlie Kirk on Sept. 15, 2025. Dozens of USC students and Columbia residents gathered on Greene Street to host an impromptu vigil for the slain founder of TPUSA.
Junior midfielder Mika Habel kicks the ball along the sideline during the game against Old Dominion on Oct. 10, 2025. Habel made one shot on the goal and played 60 minutes.
South Carolina women's basketball team head coach Dawn Staley walks across the stage at GarNET & Black Madness on Oct. 21, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. This upcoming season will be Staley's 18th season with the Gamecocks.
Freshman forward EJ Walker performs a dunk from under his leg during a dunking contest at GarNET & Black Madness on Oct. 21, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. The contest was judged by members of the women's basketball team and rapper Waka Flocka Flame
Senior guard Raven Johnson walks down the stairs in front of the stage at GarNET & Black Madness on Oct. 21, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. Johnson ranks 10th in the South Carolina women's basketball program history for career assists and fifth in assists in SEC games.
Members of the USC Dance Team perform during GarNET & Black Madness on Oct. 21, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. The event was a kickoff to the start of the basketball season at USC.
USC mascot Cocky interacts with students in the pit at GarNET & Black Madness on Oct. 21, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena. The event featured a showcase of the current basketball rosters and ended with a free concert from rapper Waka Flocka Flame.