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Why am I still watching the Oscars?
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Although Janelle Monáe thought that the Oscars were a good time to “come alive,” the long, boring show did the exact opposite. Monáe wanted the audience to get excited for the show that was supposed to honor everyone present, but her strange song that transitioned from “A beautiful day in the neighborhood” to an…
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Satire hops into “Jojo Rabbit”
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If you have been following film over the last year, you have probably seen a particular movie make headlines. “Jojo Rabbit” is a film that has attracted controversy for its subject matter and left critics divided. Directed by Taika Waititi, the movie takes place in Nazi Germany and follows the life of Jojo, a…
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Skywalker doesn’t rise to all the expectations
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JJ Abrams returns to direct his second Star Wars movie, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Fans have been anticipating this movie since the release of “The Force Awakens” in 2015. After nine films, three full trilogies, and three generations of actors, the saga finally comes to an end. Critics tore the movie apart, giving…
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Little Women feels like coming home
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The values of home and happiness are timeless. The newly released movie “Little Women,” adapted from Louisa May Alcott’s novel by Greta Gerwig and nominated for six Oscars, beautifully encompasses both feelings and brings a modern touch to a classic story about four young women in the 19th century. The film opens with a…
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Are you still watching?
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Yes, Netflix. We’re still watching. As we pull into the next decade, many might be making new resolutions to stop watching so much Netflix, but we all know those won’t last long. So might as well inform you on the new updates to help break your weak-wills. In terms of good drama films, Netflix…
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The upcoming year entertains
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The movie scene certainly does not look dry for 2020. A live-action version of “Mulan” will be released on March 27, a fresh twist to a movie that we all saw dozens of times in middle school. We can expect some high-profile superhero movies this year with “Birds of Prey,” starring Margot Robbie as…
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Music Corner: Ho-Ho-Holiday songs that make the season bright
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Christmas is the time for many things; oversized evergreen trees, talking snowmen and time with family and friends are just the start of them. Music is one aspect that those who celebrate this iconic holiday remember vividly, because some Christmas albums are just timeless. One of the most beloved Christmas albums is “Christmas Portrait”…
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Netflix nails it with Klaus
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This year, Netflix decided to delve into the realm of animated holiday movies, releasing an all new original film titled “Klaus.” The animated holiday film follows a postman named Jesper who is used to royal treatment, since he is the son of the king of the land. When the king gets tired of catering…
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“Knives Out” stuns audiences
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“Knives Out” is the newest addition to the “whodunit genre,” placing a fresh twist on classics such as “Clue.” Released worldwide on Nov. 27, the movie has received critical acclaim and currently holds a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Seeing as most of the horror movies of 2019 have been pretty horrible, we…
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“Baaaaa-Maste” meets Conejo Valley
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You make your way slowly to a tabletop position, engaging your core, and all of a sudden, leap! A goat jumps onto your back for a treat. On Sunday, Nov. 17, YOGOAT LA came to The Lakes in Thousand Oaks to instruct an hour-long yoga class with their trained goats. YOGOAT is a goat…