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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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Moana 2 did not go far enough
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Following its beloved original, “Moana 2” has already made 389 million dollars in box offices. However, the sequel hardly compares to the original “Moana.” “Moana 2” shows an aged Moana who receives a vision from her ancestors and sails across the ocean with a crew of three other villagers to find the island Motufetu,…
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Tyler the Creator’s “CHROMOKOPIA” fills the “Noid”
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“Daring, I” kept falling in love with Tyler the Creator’s seventh studio album, “CHROMOKOPIA.” This album has 14 songs, plays for 54 minutes and features other famous artists like Daniel Caesar and GloRilla. Tyler the Creator’s hands-on role in the development of every creative project he releases is admirable. Tyler writes and produces each…
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Greta Gerwig’s portrayal of womanhood provides representation
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Representation in movies is something everyone seeks, yet is often lacking. Just because a movie has a “strong female lead” or passes the Bechdel test does not mean that it accurately encapsulates the full scope of femininity in the way that countless other topics have been. So rarely does the female mind get the…
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Season 4 of OBX leaves fans disappointed
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After months of anticipation, the complete fourth season of Outer Banks [OBX] is finally out on Netflix, so here is my honest review. OBX is a popular Netflix Original series following the story of four teens living their crazy lives in a small coastal city called Kildare. The population is split into two major…
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“Saturday Night” transports their audience back to the 1970s
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“Saturday Night,” directed by Jason Reitman and released on Oct. 11, goes backstage into the lives of the original cast of “Saturday Night Live” [SNL], the famous late-night NBC comedy segment. The new young batch of comedians and writers, although unknown in the entertainment industry, chaotically prepare for their first live broadcast on national…
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Unconventional classic “Romeo + Juliet” takes the internet by storm
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Called “admirably diverse, comfortably queer and aggressively zillennial” by The British Guardian, the Broadway debut of “Romeo + Juliet” has been anything but subtle. From its flamboyant, teen-spirited reimaginings to the flashy, colorful costumes, to the interactive theater set-up, fans who attend and those who are limited to studying online clips alike have been…
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“Heretic” challenges religious control
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The debate between fate and free will is a recurring topic in entertainment that has captivated audiences throughout history. We have seen these quandaries in countless stories, but Scott Beck and Bryan Woods’s film, “Heretic,” takes the concept of belief to a whole new level. “Heretic” takes place in an isolated wooded mountain town…
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Student v. Teacher
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Zach Paczkowski v. Cameo Carolan Which actor played the character of Jack Dawson in the movie “Titanic”? Paczkowski: Jack Carolan: Leonardo DiCaprio A: Leonardo DiCaprio Someone knows her movies. (0-1) 2. Many of Taylor Swift’s songs are rumored to be about famous ex-boyfriends, but which man is “Back to December” a tribute…
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“The Wild Robot” brings audiences to tears
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I rarely find myself brought to genuine tears by a kid’s movie, but “The Wild Robot” is an exception. Released on Sept. 27, “The Wild Robot” has garnered numerous high and tear-streaked reviews. When I walked into the movie theater I was surprised by the range of ages found in the audience, and was…