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Wallace and Gromit make a return for “Vengeance Most Fowl”
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There is often a difficulty in children’s movies balancing comedic timing and serious themes for younger audiences to consume, and in “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Foul,” there seems to be the perfect mixture. “Wallace and Gromit” is the epitome of British comedy for children’s TV, and it delivers in every way. The playful…
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Please end the plague of live-action remakes
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Just recently, the teaser for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” dropped on YouTube to the tune of 18 million views and endless comments praising its “faithfulness” to the original movie. To be honest, I was quite shocked by how positive the reaction from the public was, as this movie did not seem…
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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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“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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“Will & Harper” celebrates both laughter and grief
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Humor is medicine for the soul. Between the difficulties and uncertainties of life, comedy can heal the broken parts of ourselves. A new Netflix documentary, “Will & Harper” celebrates the impact that love and laughter have on the people around us and who we are when the world is not watching. The heartfelt story…
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New looks at the Menendez Brothers sparks controversy
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The release of Netflix’s new hit series, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and the subsequent documentary, “The Menendez Brothers”, has sparked a revival of interest in the murder case of Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. On Aug. 20, 1989, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez shot and killed their parents at their Beverly…
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The price of concert tickets takes away from the experience
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Being a music lover comes with big price tags and even bigger decisions. I, for one, enjoy attending concerts and listening to my favorite artists live, but because of the high prices for tickets, I do not always get the chance. Not only do you have to pay for the tickets, but additionally, extra…
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Put on a frowny face for “Joker: Folie à Deux”
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“I don’t wanna sing anymore…please stop singing,” are among the final pieces of dialogue in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 smash hit “Joker,” and perfectly describe how the audience was feeling at that point in the movie. No matter what anyone thought of it, the first “Joker” movie…
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We should “Talk talk” about Charli xcx’s new remix album
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This past June, Charli xcx released the album of the summer, “Brat.” “Brat” took the world by storm, so I was highly anticipating the release of her new remix album, “Brat and it’s completely different but also still Brat.” Essentially this album is identical to “Brat,” but it does feature 11 remixes of the…