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“Gladiator II” leaves audiences “entertained”
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24 years ago, “Gladiator” was released into theaters. Since then, the film has continuously grown in fame and reputation. With the relatively minimal CGI and stunning performances by actors such as Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen, it was no wonder the film garnered such a positive reception. In addition to these factors,…
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Social media is polarizing our country
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The internet is a great outlet for information, and can truly educate people if they are looking to be educated, but recently it has caused an issue in our country. The knowledge I have of our political systems and the policies of leaders mostly comes from the internet, but I take the time to…
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America has decided: the 2024 election results are in
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The stakes have been higher, the divisions deeper and the questions more urgent than ever this past week as the election has left Americans in shock. Tension rose across the United States as Americans chimed in to watch the polls fluctuate by the minute. The electoral vote results resulted in a Trump victory, with…
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“We Live in Time” is a vulnerable romance
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On Oct. 19, “We Live in Time” was released in theaters. The movie is a wonderful film, following the very emotional and raw relationship of Tobias, played by Andrew Garfield, and Almut, played by Florence Pugh. Through the impactful acting performances and directing choices, the film leaves a lasting impression on audience members. To…
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“Nothing Like the Movies”…because it is a book
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This October, book lovers were blessed with a sequel to Lynn Painter’s 2021 novel “Better Than the Movies,” which has become a TikTok sensation, for good reason. It is such a wonderful representation of what a teen-romance novel should be like. “Nothing Like the Movies” was published on Oct. 1, and is easily one…
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“Coraline” is a key watch for the spooky season
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When I was younger, “Coraline” was one of my favorite movies, especially in the fall. For its’ 15-year anniversary, it was playing in 3-D, and I got the opportunity to watch it in theaters. “Coraline” is a beloved film, with its audiences ranging from children, who probably see it as a scary movie, to…
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“Incoming” gets a big, fat F in my gradebook
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The new Netflix movie “Incoming” was an interesting watch, to say the least. From start to finish I was questioning the point and plot of this very strange film. As a Newbury Park High School student, all I really found interesting was when I could look at the screen and say, “Oh wow, that…
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Books to read this summer
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With lab reports, essays and exams lurking around every corner, the last thing many of us want to do is go home and crack open an extremely long book. Who could be blamed? You have just spent an entire day memorizing facts and analyzing data. Nothing sounds less appealing than opening page one of…
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The goodbye that I never thought would come
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From the age of two to the age of six, I shared a room with my sister. We lived at my grandparents’ house for the first three years, and she had the top bunk. Most of our nights were spent in my mom’s room with the pink walls. My grandma and grandpa would tell…
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Setting a beat in the 805-Music Scene
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Mindoff: Alec Bertrand, also known as MindOff, is a musician and sound engineer. He currently works at 203 Studio in Camarillo, a recording studio he started out with Destructive Films, as a music video producer and creator. The two work as a dynamic duo, with Bertrand mixing music to go along with the videos…