Tag: Entertainment
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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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‘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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‘Aquaman’ surprises audience with unexpected outcomes
Thousands of innocent families run in fear as they try to get away from a giant tidal wave caused by a tsunami that towers over them and causes catastrophic destruction to thousands of homes along the coast of Maine. “Aquaman” is a DC film directed by James Wan and stars Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry,…
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Heartwarming Transformers movie showcasesBumblebee’s struggles
With a bit of suspense, blindfolds, and a challenging trip down the river, “Bird Box” puts Netflix in the horror movies business. “Bird Box” is based on a novel by Josh Malerman. This movie has become an unstoppable success quickly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, “Bird Box” brings to the audience an apocalyptic horror…
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‘Dry’ captivates, alarms with cautionary tale of water deficiency
With the world running low on resources, the threat of running out of water came to fruition in California. “Dry,” Neal Shusterman’s latest book, co-written with his son Jarrod Shusterman, explores what would happen if the United States ran out of water. Like many of Shusterman’s books, the story is told from the point of…
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‘Bird Box’ intrigues audiences with suspense, mystery
With a bit of suspense, blindfolds, and a challenging trip down the river, “Bird Box” puts Netflix in the horror movies business. “Bird Box” is based on a novel by Josh Malerman. This movie has become an unstoppable success quickly. Directed by Emmy winner Susanne Bier, “Bird Box” brings to the audience an apocalyptic horror…
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‘You’ provides window into mind of stalker
A clever bookstore manager relies on his savvy internet know-how to make the woman of his dreams fall in love with him. To start off the new year, Netflix adds a glossy new drama and thoroughly addictive show, ‘You’ on the streaming service. Adopted from the psychological thriller novel ‘You’ by Caroline Kepnes, it is…
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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…
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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.…