Category: Entertainment
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‘Super Troopers 2’ entices fans with nostalgia, original plot
This is a fair warning to anyone who has never watched one of the films made by comedy troupe “Broken Lizard.” “Broken Lizard” is known for their crude, and often over-the-top style of comedy, which can turn away some movie-goers. They are the same film makers who have produced movies such as “Beerfest,” “Club Dread,”…
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‘Black Lightning’ offers unique depiction of comic book heroes
Freeland is in shambles, and it is up to one electrifying superhero to save the day. “Black Lighting” is a new DC Comics television show that airs on the CW. The show centers around a retired superhero with electric powers who gets back into his costume to fight the 100 gang, a criminal organization that…
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‘Legends of Tomorrow’ mixes original story, action in new season
The time-traveling misfits are back to fix history and save the world. But it will not be easy with a time demon wreaking havoc. “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” is back on the CW with new adventures and characters. The third season, which centers around time-traveling DC Comic characters within the Arrowverse, begins right after the…
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‘Roseanne’ reboot sparks excitement,nostalgia among fans
The great American family is back, and they are more dysfunctional than ever. “Roseanne” is an old comedic television series that aired in the late 1980s and ended with its ninth season during the late 1990s. The show centers around a middle-class family trying to get through the hardships of life. The series, which focuses…
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‘Far Cry 5’ exceeds exceptions with compelling visuals, gameplay
Seconds are ticking away. The score is 45 to 40 with just under two minutes remaining in the match. “Watch out guys! There is a huge gorilla chasing me,” exclaims my teammate. I turn around to see an oversized gorilla decimating my team, and I hear bullets from the enemy team buzz over my head. …
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‘Blockers’ follows comedic quest of parents on prom night
Three parents go to extreme measures to protect their teenage daughters from making a life-changing decision. “Blockers” is a comedy about a group of friends who make a sex pact to lose their virginity on the night of their senior prom. The movie starts with a flash back to when the three girls were first…
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‘Ready Player One’ deviates from original story
Movies always seem to fall short of the books they are based on, disappointing the book fans. The popular book, “Ready Player One,” by Ernest Cline was recently turned into a major motion picture. I have long awaited the arrival of the big-screen version of one of my favorite books. The movie adaptation of “Ready…
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‘Game Night’ lacks humor, ignores necessary plot elements
‘Game Night’ bores with lackluster plot, humor A night of games, thrill, and bad jokes seems to be the basis for a terrible movie plot and bland characters. “Game Night” is a comedic mystery movie about friends being dragged into dangerous criminal activity due to an unfortunate turn of events. Despite the movie’s potential with…
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Second season of ‘Jessica Jones’ introduces compelling mystery, characters
‘Jessica Jones’ entertains fans with new season New threats, intriguing mystery and answered questions are all things a Marvel fan can expect from the second season of “Jessica Jones.” This Netflix exclusive series is one of many that take place in the Marvel universe. “Jessica Jones” focuses on the titular character and her life as…
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‘Black Panther’ surpasses standards for action movies
The Marvel cinematic universe has once again spotlighted an underrated comic book superhero. “Black Panther” is the next film that continues the Marvel universe story arc and introduces new characters that will soon play a huge role leading up to “Avengers: Infinity War.” The movie, which takes place after events in “Captain America: Civil War,”…
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Lubbock-Con combines pop culture with unique festivities
Comics, videogames and memorabilia are things that a pop culture fanatic can find at gaming or book stores. But in Lubbock, these items can be found at one event. Lubbock-Con, a two-day event hosted at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, allowed guests to experience different aspects of nerd culture and vendors to sell many of…
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‘Insidious Chapter 4’ horrifying with happy ending
“Insidious: Chapter 4” is a suspenseful, mind boggling, horror movie! “Insidious: Chapter 4,” the third movie in the “Insidious” series, stars Stephanie Scott (as Quinn Brewer), Lin Shaye (as Elise Rainier), and Dermot Mulroney (Elise’s father). The movie begins in Elise’s dream. She is dreaming about her rough childhood, and how she had her psychic…
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‘The 15:17 to Paris’ disappoints with flawed , dull plot
True heroes honored, depicted in ‘The 15:17 to Paris’ Nothing is more inspirational than seeing people overcome a moment of terror, especially when that moment is portrayed by the people who lived it. “The 15:17 to Paris” is a movie about a terrorist attack that took place on a Thalys train to Paris in 2015.…
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‘Jumanji’ remake incorporates comedy, action with modern transformation
“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is a hysterical, heart warming, action movie! This movie was based on the original “Jumanji” made in 1995. It stars Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Kevin Hart as Moose Finbar, Karen Gillian as Ruby Roundhouse, Nick Jonas as Alex, and Jack Black as Professor Shelly Oberon. This version is…
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New ‘Dragon Ball’ Game immerses fans with engaging gameplay
The nostalgia of my childhood has been in full force the past few months. I’m a little older than the average South Plains College student. I was born in 1989, making me a ‘90s baby. Everywhere I look, I see something that just scream the ‘90s. With that said, when I was in elementary school,…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ turns the tables in spectacular extravaganza
Everyone is ready to take over The First Order, and they will do anything to accomplish that mission. “The Last Jedi” ventures into a strong, captivating film by building on the history of the original “Star Wars” movies. The movie is an extravaganza that brings in the details and adventures loved by fans in more…
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‘The Disaster Artist’ offers funny, dramatic take on biopics
‘The Disaster Artist’ entertains with hilarious true story about moviemaking Working on a movie set is not easy, especially when Tommy Wiseau is yelling for his line. “The Disaster Artist” is a biographical movie about the struggles and unfortunate events that plagued the production of “The Room,” one of the worst movies ever made. “The…
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‘The Post’ entices with compelling true journalism drama
“The Post” is a spectacular movie filled with empowerment, drama, and heart. The movie takes place in the early ‘70s. The Washington Post, at the time, was just considered a local newspaper striving to catch up to the New York Times. Katharine Graham, (played by Meryl Streep) the Post’s first female publisher, and Ben Bradlee…
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‘Battlefront II’ excites fans with new gameplay, intersting features
In a galaxy far, far away the fate of the universe is determined by the battle of the dark side and the rebellion. Only one can win. “Star Wars Battlefront II” has finally hit the shelves after the long wait and requests for the game. “Star Wars” fans were thrilled when EA finally announced that…
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‘A Bad Mom’s Christmas’ puts funny twist on traditional holiday movie
Get the gift of laughter with the new movie, “A Bad Moms Christmas.” Even the best mom has a bad side to her. But naughty moms can enjoy Christmas, just as much as the nice ones. With the holiday season in session, three over-burdened and under-appreciated moms, Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell), and Carla…