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It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image courtesy of Caitlin Wolper, Medium.com  The stereotypical movie makeover montage was enthralling to me growing up. I remember watching Miss Congeniality with my mom, with Sandra Bullock’s Gracie walking out of her makeover as “Mustang Sally” played over her transformation. Clueless featured Cher and Dion giving Tai, the new girl in school, a full-fledged girly look. These scenes aren’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

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‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

Hannah HallStaff Writer Once again, Netflix is fueling the binge addiction for many media consumers with an all-new original television series. Just a few weeks after releasing the smash hit,‘The Politician’, the streaming platform released ‘Daybreak’. Will this series live up to the success of other fantasy-based Netflix Originals such as ‘The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina’, ‘The Order’, and ‘Hemlock Grove’? On October 24, 2019, … Continue reading ‘Daybreak’: Netflix’s Take On The Apocalypse

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‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Earl Sweatshirt has come out with another collection of alternative and lyric heavy songs, and this one does not disappoint.  ‘Feet of Clay’ is not so much an album as it is a musical experience. It’s something that you put on late at night when you’re feeling fed up with the politics and atrocities taking place around the world. The labyrinthine lyricism … Continue reading ‘Feet of Clay’: A Musical Experience

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First Man Fails to Launch

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer To put it lightly, “First Man” is yet another movie about a white man putting his job ahead of his friends and family but getting rewarded for it. Yes, getting to the moon is an amazing feat. Yet, with a cast giving unenchanting performances and a plot that was more depressing than exciting, the film will be forgotten in T minus 5 … Continue reading First Man Fails to Launch

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A Star Is Born Review

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer If you’re looking to have your heart broken, to question everything you know about love and art, and to be inspired to actually change the world, Bradley Cooper has a movie for you. “A Star Is Born,” directed by Bradley Cooper, and starring himself and Lady Gaga, is out and shredding hearts worldwide. This movie is the third remake of the … Continue reading A Star Is Born Review

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The Haunting of Hill House: A Modern Gothic Masterpiece

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Netflix has done it again. A terrifying show just in time for Halloween? Check. An intense family drama with empathetic characters and phenomenal acting? Check. Plot twists and impeccable cinematography? Check. All wrapped up in ten easy-to-digest, binge-worthy episodes? Check! Based on the novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House follows the Cain family through two time periods, a childhood … Continue reading The Haunting of Hill House: A Modern Gothic Masterpiece

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Indie Musician Redefining ‘Made in China’ with New Distribution Tactics

Adam Faber Guest Writer For an aspiring musician, sitting down with a rapper who signed with a Def Jam label is an opportunity. The fact that he went on to start his own record label, and is focusing on passing on his knowledge to younger musicians is just icing on the cake. It’s likely you haven’t heard of D.V. Alias Khryst – he’ll say so … Continue reading Indie Musician Redefining ‘Made in China’ with New Distribution Tactics

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‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

Trent Ryden Staff Writer  Just over eight months ago in Charlottesville, Virginia, Americans saw what might be, in the words of President Trump, “the most egregious display of hatred and violence,” in several years. This display occurred at the “Unite the Right” rally, where many people were injured, hospitalized and one person even died. During this event, there were protests, rallies, interfaith gatherings, riot gear … Continue reading ‘One Nation Under Discussion’ Review: A Retrospective on Charlottesville

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‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

Matthew Paterson Staff Writer For those out there who are a part of Wes Anderson’s esoteric fandom, “Isle of Dogs” has had us wagging our tails ever since it was revealed to be stop-motion animation. This is now the director’s second stop-motion picture overall, following the 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Painfully, this being a Wes Anderson film, it got a limited … Continue reading ‘Isle of Dogs’: Another Wes Anderson Stop-Motion Classic

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Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

Caroline Galdi Staff Writer  [Warning: This article contains discussion of sexual abuse.] In the past few months, Hollywood has seen an uprising in the voices of sexual assault victims who have fallen prey to its most powerful men. Among the latest of the women coming forth is J. K. Stein, who has released a memoir anonymously detailing her experience with a man only named as … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Director,’ A New Voice Joins The #MeToo Movement

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