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Retelling of a classic: Zemeckis’ “Pinocchio”

Erin Yandell Staff Writer The latest addition to the ever-growing collection of live action remakes is Disney Plus’ “Pinocchio,” directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring the talented Tom Hanks and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Live action retellings toe a fragile line, either capturing the hearts of many or butchering a beloved classic. Unfortunately, “Pinocchio” achieves the latter.  It’s a treacherous risk attempting to put a unique … Continue reading Retelling of a classic: Zemeckis’ “Pinocchio”

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The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer As the year draws closer to an end, we approach the September dates for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Folk Festival. The venue features many local artisans, food trucks, music and community. For newcomers, it may seem like an expensive, difficult experience to navigate, but the reality is more welcoming than many may realize. Here’s what to know going into the … Continue reading The North Carolina Folk Festival Is Almost Here

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Stranger Things Sensation

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Erin Yandell Staff Writer “Stranger Things” is no stranger to being in the spotlight: the original Netflix series has been garnering global attention since its release in 2016, and its fourth season is no different. With its return, the show warmly welcomed some new characters that blended in seamlessly with the close-knit cast. This new season brings along a sinister tone that … Continue reading Stranger Things Sensation

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Everything Everywhere All At Once: Have You Learned Anything?

Corban Mills Staff Writer This is where I leave you. In the times in which we live, there is a lot of hope, death, greed, kindness, grace, mercy, injustice, war, famine…but where do we look when we need to be reminded of what it is to be human? From the beginning of time, humans painted on the walls of caves, danced with each other, and … Continue reading Everything Everywhere All At Once: Have You Learned Anything?

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Marry or Move on in Netflix’s New Dating Experiment

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer In some relationships, there is one partner ready to tie the knot while the other is still skeptical. That person could not be ready for reasons like financial stability or because they just don’t know if their partner is the one they want to spend the rest of their lives with. Whatever the case may be, this is what the … Continue reading Marry or Move on in Netflix’s New Dating Experiment

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Must See Movies For Summer Break

Kevin Six Staff Writer Summer Break is on the horizon but the excitement is not quite here yet as UNCG students are jumping that last hurdle of the semester known as Exam Season. Good luck and best wishes are in order for all students studying hard and taking their exams along with congratulations to the graduating Class of 2022. As summer draws closer, much fun … Continue reading Must See Movies For Summer Break

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A Movie Review: King Richard

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer “King Richard” is a movie based on the true story of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players, Venus and Serena Williams. It was first released in theaters in November of 2020 and put on HBO Max around that same time, but didn’t take off until December of that year. It is now available to watch on … Continue reading A Movie Review: King Richard

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The SpongeBob Phenomenon

Corban Mills Staff Writer On April 9th, I was able to go see the UNCG School of Theatre perform “The SpongeBob Musical” and it was truly amazing. I wanted to cry because this was the first show I had seen live without masks since COVID started back in 2020. Also, it was so lighthearted, free, and funny that one could sit and just simply enjoy … Continue reading The SpongeBob Phenomenon

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Bridgerton Season 2: Does It Live Up To The Hype?

Kate McCrea Staff Writer Dear Reader, did you miss me? “Bridgerton” is back and more opulent and quirky than ever. Netflix apparently knew it had the potential to have a huge hit on its hands, and played its cards accordingly. It also released “Bridgerton” when everyone was still in lockdown and home for Christmas. Will the second season have as much of an impact, especially … Continue reading Bridgerton Season 2: Does It Live Up To The Hype?

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The Dark Knight Will Return, Rise, Begin, and Triumph with “The Batman”

Kevin Six Staff Writer This new embodiment of all that we love about Batman has audiences shook. The film is a smash at the movie theaters with the iconic new incarnation of Batman being played by heart-throb and recovering vampire actor Robert Pattinson. The new movie goes back to the roots of Batman with a purely dark, gritty, and serious nature. Throughout the history of … Continue reading The Dark Knight Will Return, Rise, Begin, and Triumph with “The Batman”

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