15 Minutes Down Under, Followed by Miracle of a Lifetime

John Smith fell through the ice of Lake St. Louis over five years ago and spent 15 minutes submerged under its frozen surface, leaving him dead for over an hour. However, the power of hundreds of prayers produced a miracle as Smith was revived without explanation and fully recovered from the incident. Two firefighters involved in the rescue operation, Christopher Fay and Joseph Morrow, were firsthand witnesses to the events depicted in the movie “Breakthrough,” released in 2019.

What Is Your Favorite Movie?

The 2020 Oscars air this Sunday, Feb. 9, and blockbuster films from 2019 like “Joker,” “1917” and “The Irishman” are all heavily favored for the coveted categories of best picture, best cinematography and best adapted screenplay. In preparation for the Academy Awards, MBU journalism students went into the MBU community to discover the all-time favorite movies of students, faculty and staff. 

Looking Through the Scope

Want to learn more about those who serve our country? While “Sniper” is admittedly Hollywood’s version of combat service, it still sheds valuable light on what our soldiers do for this country.

“Birdman” is Smashing, Just Smashing

Director Alejandro González Iñárritu (“Babel” and “Biutiful”) leaps into creative mode with this juicy, ambitious, powerhouse story, “Birdman.”

“How To Train Your Dragon 2” Doesn’t Just Fly, It Soars

It’s been four years since we have been on an adventure with Hiccup and Toothless. Now, they’re back and better than ever. “How To Train Your Dragon 2” is a more mature and more emotionally satisfying sequel that builds off of the first film’s triumph.