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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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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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UNCG Host’s Award Winning Daveed Diggs

Hannah Hall Editor, Arts & Entertainment On Saturday, March 5th, UNCG’s College of Vocal and Performing Arts (CVPA) hosted award winning actor and musician Daveed Diggs. The event was a part of CVPA’s 2021-2022 season of the Concert and Lecture series that is hosted by the university every year. Diggs’ visit was originally scheduled for April 2020 but was canceled due to the initial COVID-19 … Continue reading UNCG Host’s Award Winning Daveed Diggs

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He Contains Multitudes: Bob Dylan in Concert

Corban Mills Staff Writer  On Friday, April 1st I went to see Bob Dylan in concert at the Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts in Greensboro, NC. I have been a long-time Dylan fan, and going to see him for the second time in my life was something I never would have believed would happen. Dylan is now 80 years old at the time of … Continue reading He Contains Multitudes: Bob Dylan in Concert

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The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty

Corban Mills Staff Writer On Saturday, March 26 I had the amazing opportunity to see two very talented MFA students in the School of Dance at UNCG present their final thesis projects. The first student to present their piece was Caitlyn Schrader, who is an MFA Candidate in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. Before coming to UNCG, she attended William Smith College in New … Continue reading The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty

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The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark

Kate McCrea Staff Writer In 1989, a little cult film was born. Starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schall, Rick Ducommon, Dana Olsen, Courtney Gaines, and Henry Gibson as the mysterious new neighbors, “The ‘Burbs” directed by Joe Dante, was a social commentary on how life in the “burbs wasn’t as peachy and warm apple pie as it seems.” In the … Continue reading The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark

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Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap

Kevin Six Staff Writer  The jubilation of Oscar night was brought to a complete halt with a fiery on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock in a moment that will forever go down in pop culture history as yet another time an Oscar night went off the rails. Several weeks into Oscar season, on March 27th, Chris Rock was hosting a night set for … Continue reading Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap

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A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer The movie “The Adam Project,” starring Ryan Reynolds, was released earlier this month. It has not only been named one of the top 10 films on Netflix, but is also currently #1 in Movies Today on Netflix. The film encompasses comedy, the value of family, and love in a futuristic environment. You start off learning about Adam Reed, who just … Continue reading A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”

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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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