Category: Entertainment
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Animated Adaption of holiday classic defines Christmas spirit
by GENEVA NATAL The green, grouchy, Grinch is back again trying to steal Christmas from all the Whos in Whoville. The new animated version of Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” offers a kinder view of the lovable and sometimes relatable character, who learns a lesson that teaches adults and children alike. In…
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‘The Hate U Give’ depicts civil unrest following police brutality
Imagine being a 16-year-old girl who takes on systematic racism and manages the balancing act of gaining her self-confidence. That is the premise of the movie “The Hate U Give,” which is based off a debut novel by Angie Thomas published following the 2009 police shooting of an unarmed, 22-year-old Black male, Oscar Grant. She…
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‘The Crime of Grindelwald’ captivates audiences with nostalgic theme
The newest sequel to “Fantastic Beasts” is filled with action and events that help widen the imagination of what the wizarding world is like. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is based on the book “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which is a companion book to the “Harry Potter” series by author J.K.…
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Neurotic father arranges marriage of his daughter in ‘Imaginary Invalid’
Students in the theatre program at South Plains College had the audience rolling with laughter with their performances of “The Imaginary Invalid” their first play of the fall semester. The play, which was held from Nov. 2 – Nov. 4m was written by Molière, who actually collapsed from a coughing fit on stage during his…
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‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’ blends two past seasons with future
The newest season of “American Horror Story” has brought back previous seasons and beloved characters to go along with new ones. “AHS: Apocalypse” premiered on September 12, 2018. It is a crossover between the first and third seasons of the series, with many of the cast members playing multiple roles within the season. Returning cast…
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Legendary bandit faces moral crisis in ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’
Arthur Morgan and his posse of outlaws jump a moving train from horseback. Guns drawn, Arthur yells, “Your money or your lives!” Robbing trains becomes a bit of a past time in Rockstar’s “Red Dead Redemption 2” a western-themed adventure game, set in 1899, just before the decline of the American frontier. “Red Dead Redemption…
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‘Black Ops4’ has repetitive aspects from previous titles
Buying and playing “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” was a poor way to kill time while waiting for the release of “Red Dead Redemption 2.” “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” is the latest title in Treyarch’s “Call of Duty” franchise. “Black Ops 4,” or, “BO4,” has some issues that are seen throughout the…
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Not enough head chomping in new ‘Venom’ movie
Not enough head-chomping in new “Venom” movie. The new “Venom” movie is loosely based on Marvel’s “Lethal Protector” story arc, with aliens called “Symbiotes” planning on invading earth. The infamous anti-hero, Venom, is introduced in another Marvel movie adaptation of a classic comic book title. This iteration of “Venom” featured Eddie Brock as Venom’s first…
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‘Night School’ gets good grade for comedic storyline
“Night School” is a comedy that portrays a young adult man who hits rock bottom in order to build his life up once more. The movie “Night School” was great! However, this comedy is not one to bring your children to. This hilarious, inappropriate movie was about a man, Teddy Walker, played by Kevin Hart,…
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YouTuber investigates dangerous content creator
Young teens stare intently at their television screen as they watch their idol engulf the pool in his backyard into flames. Jake Paul sits back and watches as the flames continue to grow to the point when his house, as wells as his neighbors, are in danger of being burned to the ground. “The Mind…
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‘the Good Doctor’ delivers inspiring messages of self worth
by GEVEVA NATAL A young autistic surgeon battles stereotypes and prejudices from his patients and coworkers in “The Good Doctor”. The popular ABC-TV show is about Shawn Murphy, played by Freddie Highmore, who is most known for his work in “Bates Motel” as Norman Bates. Highmore is an outstanding actor, praised by colleagues,who is fluent…
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Retro sci-fi series delivers severe mind warp
In the dystopian futuristic city of New York, one man feels that his purpose of saving the world is dawning. The new Netflix original limited series, “Maniac,” tells a story of what could become our future. “Maniac,” created by Patrick Somerville and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, is based on the Norwegian television series of…
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Young artist takes different approach for newest album
During the past decade, self-made rapper Russ Vitale has made a successful name for himself. Russ was born in New Jersey and currently resides in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. He is one of four siblings in a Sicilian-American family. His music career began at a young age while working alongside a small group of…
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‘Tomb Raider’ exceeds some expectations, falls short short in other areas
“Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is the final piece of a three-game story arc rebooting the “Tomb Raider” franchise. “Shadow of the Tomb Raider” is sporting some fine graphics and unique gameplay customization features not seen every day. But the main content follows a boring, predictable pattern, where you are railroaded from one conflict to…
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‘The Meg’ delivers new take on popular movie genere
A massive 75-foot shark approaches a heavily populated beach off the coast of Asia. The beast barrels past a yacht, with passengers watching helplessly as the megalodon wreaks havoc on the innocent beach-gowers. “The Meg” is packed with thrilling and suspenseful scenes that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats throughout the entire movie.…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has cliché, repetitive storyline
The most popular movie right now might not be as good as people are saying. “Crazy Rich Asians” is a romantic/screwball comedy. The movie, which features an all-Asian cast, is about Nick Young, played by Henry Golding, and Rachel Chu, played by Constance Wu, who are dating. Nick grew up in Singapore but moved to…
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New ‘Destiny 2’ expansion revives expectations for fans
Destiny 2’s population has been dwindling since release. The handful of players who have stayed loyal to the franchise deemed “Forsaken,” the latest expansion, an important step that will determine the future of the franchise. New and old players have high hopes and expectations for the new downloadable content (DLC). Many veteran players see this…
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Original teen romance captivates audience with relatable storyline
Netflix’s new romantic comedy captivates audience with coming of age story. “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” has become a fan favorite quickly. Within days of its release, the Internet swarmed with people talking about it. Within a week of its release, the movie had a huge fan base. “To All The Boys I’ve…
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Flatbush Zombies release inspiring album
A new album by Flatbush Zombies is a creative, lyrical, and was deftly produced. Flatbush Zombies are a rap group from the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, in New York City. The group members are Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Eric Arc Elliot, who also serves as their record producer. They recently released their second album,…