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Priscilla reveals new perspective to fame
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Elvis Presley is one of the most famous American artists of all time. The rich history of his life is often discussed in pop culture, whether it surrounds his estate, Graceland, his untimely death or his impact on music. However, the new A24 film, “Priscilla”, discusses one of the most important parts of his…
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Jigsaw’s “Saw X” brings blood and tears to the screen
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The Jigsaw franchise has been a prominent one in the lives of many, setting the tone for horror and gruesome movies for Halloween throughout the years. The latest movie, “Saw X” solves many loose ends from the other films, while leaving us with a new one. This was one of the more intellectual and…
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Music Corner
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On Oct. 6, Drake released his eighth official studio album, “For All The Dogs,” as a precursor to an upcoming hiatus to focus on his health. The 23 track, hour-and-a-half long album reflects on Drake’s past experiences over his decade-long career thus far. Harkening back to old concerts, the opening track “Virginia Beach,” offers…
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New “Percy Jackson” novel sparks nostalgia
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Throughout a vast portion of my childhood, I was knee-deep in a Greek Mythology phase. I read books, watched movies and listened to podcasts. This ancient world of magic fascinated me, and “Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians” only exacerbated this interest. Much of my elementary and middle school years were spent obsessing…
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“The Nightmare Before Christmas” turns 30
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Being the brainchild of visionary storyteller Tim Burton and dynamic director Henry Selick, it is hard to picture a time when “The Nightmare Before Christmas” was not a universally-known classic. However, upon the film’s release 30 years ago, it was really anything but. The film’s success and fame really only began after the new…
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“A Haunting is Venice” scares its way through the charts
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“A Haunting in Venice” is a mystery-lover’s perfect Halloween movie. It premiered on Sept. 15, 2023 and acts as the third installment of Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot movie series. In 2017, the first film of the movie remakes, “Murder on the Orient Express,” was generally well-regarded, and many had some strong criticisms. In 2022,…
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The Exorcist: Believer possesses a shocking horror
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With Halloween just around the corner, students get ready with candy, costumes, and most importantly, horror movies. “The Exorcist: Believer” is the latest horror movie released on Oct. 6, 2023, and acts as an installment in The Exorcist series, starting with the 1973 original. The movie tells the story of two teenage girls, Angela…
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Celebrating the Halloween season in Newbury Park
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Throughout Newbury Park, there are many ways to celebrate the spooky season. From touring neighborhoods for decorations, walking through Reign of Terror at the Janss Mall or going a little further away from home to Night of the Jack in Calabasas and Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, there’s a widespread amount of activities…
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“Jurassic Park” remains monstrously good after 30 years
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“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should,” is the central thesis of 1993’s “Jurassic Park,” as said by the character of Dr. Ian Malcolm, portrayed by Jeff Goldblum. After 30 years between the film’s release and today, this idea has only become…
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Mayfair Witches moderately mystifies audiences
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Mayfair Witches is a wickedly engaging, yet partially flawed AMC television show based on Anne Rice’s hit book series of the same name. The television consists of eight episodes airing on streaming service AMC+. It first aired on Jan. 8 and concluded on Feb. 23 of 2023. The series is an adaptation of book…