Category: Entertainment
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‘Shazam!’ shines comedic light on gloomy DC Universe
DC comics has needed comic relief for quite some time, and that’s exactly what “Shazam” brings, a lighthearted feel to the dark DC universe. Shazam was originally named Captain Marvel, but the rights to the name were lost in a lawsuit by Marvel Comics in the 1940’s. With the legal battles behind, DC reintroduces a…
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‘Captain Marvel’ boasts stunning female lead with strong morale
An ultimate soldier is not defined by their ability, but rather their compassion and morality. The latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “Captain Marvel,” directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, is the first film in the MCU with a female superhero as the center of the movie. “Captain Marvel” follows Carol Danvers,…
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Final ‘Madea’ movie emphasizes families sticking together through tragedy
After receiving awful news about a family member passing away, Madea and her family gather around as she announces that she will be planning the funeral. This family meeting will be the starting point of the journey that Madea will take. “A Madea Family Funeral,” released into theaters on March 1, was directed by Tyler…
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‘Greta’ offers suspense through dark tale of stalking
A simple act of kindness can go a long way. But for some, it can end in a life-altering disaster. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Neil Jordan, “Greta” stars Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert. A very naive young woman named Frances, played by Moretz, is on the subway one day and notices a purse that…
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Exciting gameplay overshadows forgettable story in ‘The Division 2’
Most humans have been wiped out by a fatal biological super-bug, but somehow this bug is weaponized. Secret groups of government agents, or “Division Agents” are considered to be the last line of defense in rebuilding and defending the nation. In “The Division 2” players get to create and play their own Division Agent and…
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John 5 and the Creatures electrify Lubbock with ‘Invasion’ tour
Smoke pours from a fog machine, obscuring almost the entire stage. An ambient tune is playing, and the audience falls silent. A strange swamp-like creature appears and prances around the stage for a few seconds, causing the crowd to scream at the first sight of John 5 and the Creatures. A few seconds later, John…
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Former SPC professor achieves bluegrass dreams
by DEBRA MONTANDON Alan Munde was a traveling musician and 40 years old. He traveled a lot, but he had a wife and daughter and was ready to settle down a little. He was in a group called “Country Gazette” and had performed at South Plains College a couple of times. In 1986, he got…
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‘The Informant!’ puts vivacious spin on corporate espionage
It’s an ordinary day at ADM when the FBI comes knocking on the door of Mark Whitacre’s office door. He was given a script by his bosses about what to say to the FBI, but what will he decide to do? Will he speak his mind, or stick to the script given by his corporate…
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Romantic comedy surprises with positive outcome
If you are not a fan of romantic comedies, you might want to watch “Isn’t it Romantic,” because it has a different storyline. The movie starts out In New York City with Natalie as a pre-teen girl (played by Alex Kis). Natalie, who is watching a romantic movie, is told by her mother, played by…
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‘The Umbrella Academy’ series unmasks different breed of heroes
On first day of October in 1989, suddenly 43 women give birth to gifted children. But none were pregnant when the day begin. Once again, Netflix surprises with a new movie based on a comic book, “The Umbrella Academy.” The adaptation of a comic novel, “The Umbrella Academy” by Gerard Way, the vocalist and co-founder…
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‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ tells harrowing story of kidnapping
Manipulators are careful and meticulous planners. Netflix’s new documentary “Abducted in Plain Sight” tells the story of a family that falls prey to the manipulative charms of a neighbor, who then abducts the family’s daughter. Robert Berchtold also know as “B,” was a master manipulator who tormented a Washington family with brainwashing, arson, death threats,…
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‘Alita’ accentuates brutal cyberpunk universe
Every city on Earth has been all but destroyed, with the exceptions of Iron City and the floating city of Zalem directly above. “Alita: Battle Angel” brings a post-apocalyptic cyber-punk universe to life with stunning visuals, heart-breaking scenes, and intense battles. It is the year 2563, and a cataclysmic war between the people of Earth…
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‘Atomic Heart’ preview offers futuristic solo adventure
A myriad of hostile robots and ravenous zombies lurk in a sprawling underground complex defending a mystery shrouded in death in “Atomic Heart.” A new developer with only one unfinished game under its belt, Mundfish, has released a breathtaking gameplay trailer for an original first-person action roleplaying game for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.…
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‘Miss Bala’ touts empowering story with strong lead actress
A night out on the town turns into a deadly shootout for Gloria that will change her life forever. As bullets fly across the nightclub, Gloria ducks for protection. Her eyes search the room for her friend. She must decide how far she will go to protect her life and her loved ones. How far…
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‘Super Broly’ canonizes popular character with epic saga
The action from the Dragon Ball comics is back in theaters, bringing Broly uncontrollable power and the new appearance of Gogeta. “Dragon Ball Super: Broly” is the latest release in the “Dragon Ball” universe after the grand comeback this movie series made in 2015 with “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’.” The movie, directed by Tatsuya…
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‘Breath of the Wild’ expands Zelda anthology
In the final battle between the evil king Calamity Ganon and the champions of Hyrule, Link, the legendary Hyrulian hero, is struck down. Princess Zelda, who is the reincarnation of the Goddess Hylia, protector of Hyrule and the Triforce, was able to protect link from Ganon’s fatal blow by shielding him and carrying him to…
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‘Ted Bundy Tapes’ revisit infamous murder spree
Most people keep trophies to remind themselves of their success and accomplishments. Ted Bundy kept different kinds of trophies human heads. Theodore (Ted) Bundy is one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, with 36 confirmed victims. He has been suspected of upwards of 100. “ The Ted Bundy Tapes” is a documentary currently…
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Guitar virtuoso John 5 bringing electrifying instrumentals to Lubbock
Guitar legend John 5 is taking instrumental guitar to new levels with his new “Invasion” album and tour. John William Lowery, more widely known as “John 5,” has performed around the world with headlining bands such as Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. He has also played sessions with Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley of KISS, and…
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‘Glass’ shatters expectations of fans
There is no hiding now. There are superheros among us. When “Unbreakable” was released 19 years ago, the idea of costumed beings tearing apart Philadelphia and raking in oodles of cash at the box office was a near-impossibility. The caped crusaders of this medium were so far relegated into the subculture that M. Night Shyamalan…
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‘Fallout76’ disappoints with server, game-play glitches
The “Fallout” series follows the survivors of a nuclear apocalypse who spent a long time in “Vaults” while waiting for radiation to die down to livable levels for human beings to survive. “Fallout 76” is not different in that respect, only now the survivors you meet get to be other “Fallout” players instead of non-player…