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The Empire Strikes Back In Concert: Oh Yes, It Gets Better

Corban Mills Staff Writer In 1980, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox released a sequel to the 1977 blockbuster hit “Star Wars,” calling it “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.” Before the release of this film, sequels were not expected to do well in the box office, with exceptions of course, such as “James Bond,” “The Godfather,” and “Godzilla,” but they were few … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back In Concert: Oh Yes, It Gets Better

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Superhero Fans Go “Kapow! Bam! Smash!” For “The Boys” Season 3 Trailer

Kevin Six Staff Writer The new trailer for Season 3 of “The Boys” has been released and it is exciting for both superhero fans and cynics alike. The trailer, which dropped on March 12th, has given us a glimpse into what we will be seeing in the new season, and there is no doubt that not only will the show continue its beloved raunchiness and … Continue reading Superhero Fans Go “Kapow! Bam! Smash!” For “The Boys” Season 3 Trailer

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LGBT Wild West History Represented in New Award Winning Film “The Power of the Dog”

Kevin Six Staff Writer Oscar Season is in full swing with a number of exciting wins and more to come. One film standing out this season is Netflix’s “The Power of the Dog,” which has already triumphed in the film categories by winning awards for Best Film, Best Leading Actor for the incomparable Benedict Cumberbatch, and Best Supporting Actor for up and coming star Kodi … Continue reading LGBT Wild West History Represented in New Award Winning Film “The Power of the Dog”

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Ignoring the Standard: Lorraine O’Grady at the Weatherspoon

Corban Mills Staff Writer I had the opportunity to go to the Weatherspoon Art Museum twice to see the current exhibition displaying Lorraine O’Grady’s work. The exhibition is titled “Both/And” which is commenting on the entire idea of what O’Grady is attempting to do with her work, where she challenges many avenues of philosophical, political, and societal belief by directly comparing two things, not to … Continue reading Ignoring the Standard: Lorraine O’Grady at the Weatherspoon

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How “And Just Like That” Fell Flat

Kate McCrea Staff Writer The long awaited “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That” wrapped filming recently. With all the behind the scenes drama between actresses Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the rest of the cast, I couldn’t help but wonder: was it all worth it? For nostalgia alone, I’d say yes. For the actual storyline and character development, I’d say not … Continue reading How “And Just Like That” Fell Flat

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Peter and the Starcatcher: Ecstasy on the Brink of Despair

Corban Mills Staff Writer The UNCG School of Theatre put on their production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” this past weekend. The play tells the story of Peter Pan before Wendy. In other words, it is a prequel to the famous “Peter Pan” story that most folks are familiar with.  The play itself was wonderfully written. At the start of the show, the audience is … Continue reading Peter and the Starcatcher: Ecstasy on the Brink of Despair

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“Bury Your Gays” Trope Faces Resistance and Yet Still Persists in Film and Television

Kevin Six Staff Writer We are seeing a tug of war of sorts in the film and TV industry with the handling of queer characters. The sudden death of the series character Lexa, immediately following her proclamation of love for the female protagonist and love interest, Clark, in the apocalyptic CW show, “The 100,” ignited outrage online. Fans launched petitions to end the all-too-familiar trope … Continue reading “Bury Your Gays” Trope Faces Resistance and Yet Still Persists in Film and Television

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“Scream”: The Future of Wes Craven’s Legacy

Hannah Hall Editor, Arts & Entertainment This last year has been huge for horror remakes and reboots. Just in the past few months we have seen the release of additions to the Halloween (“Halloween Kills”), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Netflix’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), Resident Evil (“Resident Evil: Welcome to Racoon City”), and now the Scream (“Scream”) franchises. Like many remakes and reboots, additions to these franchises … Continue reading “Scream”: The Future of Wes Craven’s Legacy

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“Inventing Anna”: How A Pretender Faked Her Way to the Top

Kate McCrea Staff Writer In 2018, Anna Sorokin, also known as Anna Delvey to the NYC elite, was arrested and charged with several counts of fraud against some of the biggest banks in the world.  On February 11, 2022 Shondaland television production company released a nine part limited series show called “Inventing Anna” on Netflix. The series explores how Sorokin was able to infiltrate New … Continue reading “Inventing Anna”: How A Pretender Faked Her Way to the Top

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Is Love Blind? A Netflix Series 

Maggie Collins Staff Writer Last year, a series called “Love is Blind” was released on Netflix and became a big hit almost immediately. This reality show features a love experiment attempting to answer the question: Is love truly blind or do we let physical appearance determine who we love? In the show, thirty men and women have ten days to talk to one another in … Continue reading Is Love Blind? A Netflix Series 

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