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Caroline Turner, Opinions Editor My time is precious. Between work, school, family, errands, and the hundred other things that seem to fill a day, finding an hour or two to dedicate to myself can feel like a luxury and I’m sure that I’m not the only person who feels this way. When you do find that time, what can you do with it? Sometimes, I want to watch a … Continue reading In Defense of the 90-Minute Movie
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Jazara Torrence Live-action adaptations and sequels were once groundbreaking in the world of film, but lately they have fallen into overuse of CGI, a calculated money grab and a way to avoid spending time creating original stories. For the sake of the film world, I suggest we move away from everything being made into live-action films or franchises and instead encourage original stories in filmmaking … Continue reading Film Is Losing Creativity: Why we need to move on from live-action adaptations and unnecessary sequels.
By Bronwen K. Bradshaw (Image from Climateplegearena.com) This past Thursday, I went with my boyfriend to see Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour. The comedy show was held at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center, home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and N.C. State Basketball team. I grew up watching Adam Sandler movies. My dad and I bonded watching Sandler films like Happy Gilmore and Mr. Deeds. … Continue reading Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour: A Night of Music and Comedy
Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Images From, People (Left), InStyle (Right) ) Mikey Madison, star of the Oscar-winning movie Anora, was awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars this year for portraying the title character. Madison, age 25, is the ninth-youngest person to win the Oscar for the category, beating out her competitors for the award. However, Madison’s win resulted … Continue reading Anora vs. The Substance: Who Really Should Have Won Best Actress?
Virginia Weaver, Senior Staff Writer Microwaved Beef is a column by Virginia Weaver that reflects on flashpoints from the last few years in the culture wars. The rapid pace of contemporary discourse makes it easy to forget critical moments that have defined our social and academic lives for the last few years. Microwaved Beef brings those moments back into the spotlight. In the days after … Continue reading The forgotten history of the vibe shift
Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Image From, Does Angelina Jolie Actually Sing In Maria?) Director Pablo Larrain takes us on another journey of aesthetically beautiful filmmaking with Netflix’s “Maria,” written by Steven Knight and starring Angelina Jolie. This film follows Maria La Callas, the most famous opera singer of the twentieth century and today, embarking on a journey of the singer’s final … Continue reading Maria: The Diva’s Final Days
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Jackie Sanders) To say that the Black History celebratory events of this past Saturday and Sunday were nothing short of amazing would do a disservice to the writers, actors, producers, crew, and others responsible for organizing one of the most educational film premieres. As mentioned in last week’s feature, Wright’s goal was to tell the story of … Continue reading Two Events Honoring Ella Baker: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part Two
Bronwen K Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Image From, 2025 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live Action) The 97th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are set to air on March 2 at 7 p.m live on ABC or streaming on Hulu and YouTube TV. Millions of people watch the Oscars, rooting for their favorite films of the year to win. Comedian Conan O’Brien … Continue reading The Academy Award for Best Picture: Who Will Win?
Crystal Thompson, Features Editor (Image courtesy of Larry ‘Syid’ Wright) Many celebrate Black History Month by honoring notable heroes who fought for freedom and equity, but what is known is not always shown. That is, stories are often left untold or mis-told. While numerous figures and events are showcased repeatedly across music, literature, apparel, and film as a reminder, filmmaker and author of Three Shots … Continue reading Setting the Civil Rights Record Straight: Spotlight on Larry ‘Syid’ Wright, Part One
By Any Moreno Undergraduate Student I love watching romantic comedies, especially the ones that offer unrealistic expectations about love and life. Sometimes, fantasy is simply better than reality. If you are also feeling hopelessly romantic, here are my top 5 romantic movie recommendations: 5. The Proposal (2009) The Proposal is one of many movies that use the fake marriage trope, one that is common to … Continue reading Is it Helpless Romantic or Hopeless Romantic?
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