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Zack Snyders Justice League features iconic heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg.

Zack Snyder’s “Justice League” lives up to the hype

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2021

The original Justice League movie was released in 2017 to poor critical reviews and a disappointed audience. Some of the actors themselves expressed disappointment with the final product. Many of the...

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The Way Back released to theatres March 6, 2020.

“The Way Back” tells story of alcoholism and underdogs

Tyren Shelley, Staff Writer March 11, 2020

Once a high school basketball phenomenon, Jack Cunningham, played by Ben Affleck, has hit the lowest of lows. Jack and his wife are split, his son died of cancer, and he turns to alcohol to cope with his...

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Joker was released to theaters Oct. 4. The film dives into the depths of the Jokers dark path to crime.

Joker: A look inside the madness

Tyren Shelley, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

Clown by day and a stand-up comic by night. Arthur Fleck is a miserable man who seems to be socially unseen. He just wants to put a smile on your face.  Arthur struggles from a condition that causes...

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Bohemian Rhapsody features actor Rami Malek of Mr. Robot and Night at the Museum fame.

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ rocks

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief December 4, 2018

One of the most iconic bands in history. An album that changed the meaning of rock n’ roll. A six minute “nonsense” song that became a smash hit and continues to top the charts even today. The movie...

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Creed II excites, provides cinematic experience

‘Creed II’ excites, provides cinematic experience

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2018

  Creed II is an exciting 2 hours and 10 minutes of cinematography. The movie provides a layered story-line with excellent writing.   The acting in the movie was great. Michael B. Jordan,...

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Halloween the movie frights just right

Halloween the movie frights just right

Kaleb Brown, Co-Web Editor November 1, 2018

Halloween is a newly released movie featuring Halloween icon Michael Myers. When I went to see Halloween, I didn’t know what to expect. As the movie progressed, I couldn’t make up my mind of what I...

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Hocus Pocus served viewers a lot of iconic looks, none more so than those of the Sanderson sisters.

Hocus Pocus wows viewers 25 years after release date

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief October 31, 2018

There are so many elements that go into making a movie great. Dialogue, plot, lighting, sound, camera angles… Not every movie can be remembered as one for the ages, but the 1993 classic “Hocus Pocus”...

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Ready Player One is a novel by Ernest Cline adapted into a film by Steven Spielberg.

“Ready Player One” disappoints for fans of the book

Hannah Haworth, Co-Web Editor April 3, 2018

I admit, my expectations were too high. “Ready Player One” is a film adaptation of the novel by Ernest Cline with Steven Spielberg as the director, and despite knowing I will be disappointed because...

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A Wrinkle in Time holds star actresses such as Reece Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey and Mindy Kaling.

A wrinkle of disappointment

Hannah Haworth, Co-Web Editor March 19, 2018

Going into the film “A Wrinkle in Time,” I had little to no expectations. I actually did not wish to see the movie, but I wanted to get out of the house and this was my option. Upon watching the film,...

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Coco shows need for improvement

Coco shows need for improvement

Raul Villegas, Mass Media Student January 22, 2018

“Coco” is about Miguel, a boy in a shoe-making family whose great-grandfather abandoned his wife for his passion was music and was never seen again. However, his wife didn't have time to weep over...

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Comedy ‘Major League’ creates laughs

Comedy ‘Major League’ creates laughs

Blake Beashore, Editor-in-Chief January 18, 2018

In “Major League” the new owner Rachael Phelps (Margaret Whitton) of the Cleveland Indians decides to run her team a little differently. She wants to move the team to Miami, but the team has a contractual...

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Christmas comedy Daddys Home 2 upholds first film

Christmas comedy “Daddy’s Home 2” upholds first film

Rene Evans, Staff Writer January 11, 2018

If you are looking for a family-friendly comedy Christmas movie, “Daddy’s Home 2” is a perfect fit. It is about two different sides of a divorced family coming together to try and have a normal Christmas,...

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