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I was caught covering my eyes watching “Caught Stealing”
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“Caught Stealing” opens on the Lower East Side of Manhattan at four in the morning. Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler, works as a hustling bartender, balancing sleepless nights and a heated relationship with his stereotypical New York City girlfriend, played by Zoë Kravitz. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the film is engaging, fast-paced, graphic…
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New movies spring out of the theater
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Introduction: This spring, many new movies were produced, ranging from horror films such as Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” to comedies such as Andrew DeYoung’s “Friendship”. There were also box office smash hits like the number one success this season, “A Minecraft Movie,” which was reviewed in Issue 8 of the Panther Prowler, paving the way…
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“A Minecraft Movie” flint and stole my sweet and precious time
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When the Lumière Brothers opened the first movie theaters in turn-of-the-century Paris, do you think they could have seen this coming? When George Méliès wrote and directed “A Trip to the Moon” in 1902, do you think it occurred to him that we could end up here? When Victor Flemming pioneered color cinema with…
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Magic mirror on the wall, what is the worst movie of all?
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87 years after the original “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1938, Disney released a live action “Snow White” on March 21, 2025. The film was highly anticipated, as much controversy surrounded the cast and the choices and changes made in terms of the plot. However, I tried to go into the…
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You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has been feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders for the past couple of years. His last film, “Parasite,” is commonly regarded as not only one of the best movies of the 2010s, but of all time,…
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“The Electric State” is a shockingly better than expected watch
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“The Electric State,” released on March 14, was a surprising watch. This is not to say that it is one one of my favorite movies ever, but I fairly enjoyed it. I went into it with low expectations, as I had heard little to nothing in terms of advertisements before finding it on Netflix.…
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“A Complete Unknown” came blowin’ in the wind
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The movie “A Complete Unknown” tells the story of a young Bob Dylan and how he got his start in folk music. The cast includes names like Timothee Chalamet playing the leading role of Bob Dylan and Edward Norton playing musician Pete Seeger, who worked together to realize Dylan’s life. The cinematography overall was…
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“Nosferatu” invokes classic horrors for modern audiences
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“Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” was released as a silent film in 1922, and created a fan base for gothic horror, one that pushed for the making of more, similar movies. The vampire is held in similar regards to Dracula as far as movie vampires go. Almost a century after the initial film, Robert…
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“Mufasa: The Lion King” just can’t wait to be king
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“The Lion King” is one of the most beloved and popular Disney movies, and “Mufasa” lived up to all of its glory. Going into the film, I had high expectations, as since I was a child, I have always loved “The Lion King” and the music was a staple in my household. The movie…
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“Wicked” defies viewers’ negative expectations
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After over a decade of anticipation, “Wicked” the movie adaptation is finally here and has exceeded audience expectations. From the plot, to the acting, to the technical elements, all bases were covered and the production truly carried the magic of Oz into theaters. “Wicked” follows the story of what happens before the book, “The…