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 Unsung Hero: An Australian Family’s Story of Crisis to Fame 

Maggie Collins  Arts and Entertainment Editor  Photo credit: Lionsgate  Movies can transport us to another time, show history unfolding in front of our eyes, or portray the most life-changing moments in a family’s life on the screen. Viewers can have all these experiences with Unsung Hero, which is based on a true story and takes us back in time to show us a family moving across … Continue reading  Unsung Hero: An Australian Family’s Story of Crisis to Fame 

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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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“Worth”: A Netflix Movie Review

Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer Recently, Netflix released a movie called “Worth,” which is a film based around the tragedies that occurred on 9/11/2001 and the ensuing pressure placed upon the US government to retaliate. This movie can be seen as a memorial since it was released only eight days before the anniversary of this day.  The movie begins by highlighting the ordinary lives of … Continue reading “Worth”: A Netflix Movie Review

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“Shang Chi” Review

Kate MCrea Staff Writer “Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” Marvel’s latest blockbuster and first movie to star an almost entirely Asian cast, delivers on all cylinders.  Shawn, or Shang Chi, (Simu Liu) thinks he left behind his past but is forced to confront it as the organization he thought was gone has come back to haunt his present. From the writing … Continue reading “Shang Chi” Review

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Review of The Mauritanian

Naima Said Staff Writer The words for forgiveness and freedom are the same in Arabic. The Mauritanian, released February 21st, 2021, is based on the harrowing true events of Mohamedou O Slahi, according to his 2015 memoir, Guantanamo Diary, where Slahi recounts his life right before his imprisonment and his physical and mental torture as a detainee inside Guantanamo Bay. Although held by the United … Continue reading Review of The Mauritanian

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Moxie: Netflix’s Ode to Smashing the Patriarchy

Hannah Hall Arts and Entertainment Editor Netflix is constantly fulfilling the desire for new media with a fresh rotation of original shows and movies every few weeks. From cheesy romantic comedies to more intense documentaries, there is an option for everyone in the platform’s catalog of creations. One of the newest Netflix original movies is dedicated to the passionate teen girls who pop up in … Continue reading Moxie: Netflix’s Ode to Smashing the Patriarchy

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Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”

Naima Said Staff Writer Wrong Turn 7: The Foundation (2021) is the most recent installment in the Wrong Turn franchise, though exploits its commonality with only the name. The film, starring Charlotte Vega, follows a group of friends who intentionally hike off-trail in the Appalachian Mountains.  It’s quite evident the original Wrong Turn (2003) screenwriter Alan B. McElroy returned.  Though in his efforts to subvert … Continue reading Should’ve Just Been Called “The Foundation.”

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Movie Review: Soul

Naima Said Staff Writer Is there a set moment in time your life is supposed to begin? Soul is an animated Pixar drama-comedy that debuted in 2020. Directed by Pete Docter, the story follows Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx), our first African American Pixar protagonist, who is a band teacher at a middle school, with a passion for Jazz. Wanting a chance, a former student gives him … Continue reading Movie Review: Soul

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P.S. I Still Love You: A Valentine’s Teen RomCom

Hannah HallStaff Writer On February 12th, 2020, Netflix released the long awaited sequel to its popular teen romance comedy, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.”  “P.S. I Still Love You” is loaded with all the cheesy romcom goodness and was dropped just in time for Valentine’s Day. The film is an extension of the nostalgic yet slightly suspenseful-in the only way rom coms can … Continue reading P.S. I Still Love You: A Valentine’s Teen RomCom

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Glass: Different Than You expect

Brittney BaileyStaff Writer “Glass,” is perfect combination of the good, the bad and the ugly. This film is directed by M Night Shyamalan, the formerly disgraced director who is now on the rise. His most recent films include “Split,” “The Visit” and his less than favorable movies, “The Last Airbender” and “Lady in the Water.” This film, “glass,” is supposed to cement his comeback story … Continue reading Glass: Different Than You expect

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