Erin Yandell Staff Writer Fandoms are the lifeblood of celebrity status. The power of social media can boost a lesser-known celebrity into stardom overnight. Time and time again, celebrities star in a Netflix original role that puts them into the entertainment arena, such as Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline in the quarantine favorite “Outer Banks.” The notoriety of a show such as “Stranger Things” puts … Continue reading The Year of Joseph Quinn
Lizette Ibanez Staff Writer “Don’t Worry Darling,” a new psychological thriller directed by Olivia Wilde, just came out this past week on Sept. 23. This movie takes place in the picture-perfect suburban community of Victory. The husbands work for the same top-secret company and the wives stay at home asking no questions–simply accepting their lavish, all-you-could-wish-for life in Victory. The movie stars Florence Pugh in … Continue reading “Don’t Worry Darling”: And All That Came With It
Brian Hornfeldt Staff Writer, Social Media Manager With the invention of the camera came the ability to store moments, memories and emotions on a physical object. From the first photo in 1826, which required several hours of uninterrupted exposure, to the last photo you took on your phone, the evolution of photography has brought with it a wide range of benefits, as well as downsides. … Continue reading Is Seeing Always Believing?
Maggie Collins Staff Writer As we near the Halloween season, we are seeing more horror movies come into theaters and streaming platforms. Since I have never been much of a fan of super scary and paranormal movies, I look for more thriller-based movies. “Beast” was a different kind of thriller than I have watched in quite some time. In the beginning, I thought I had … Continue reading Beast: Lion Gone Rogue
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”
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
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
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?
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
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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