Tag: Entertainment
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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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‘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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Hollywood should stop making movies out of greed
Movie companies making more money is the only reason why these unoriginal and inadequate remakes are continuing to appear.
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‘Origins’ of Assassin’s Creed executes best game in years
In “Assassin’s Creed: Origins,” players take control of Bayek, a man driven by vengeance, like so many assassins that follow in his footsteps.
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Frightful Fun: Nightmare case haunts West Texas with scary attractions
In the calm of the night, you can hear the screams of the people who dared to enter Nightmare on 19th Street.
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New season of ‘Rick and Morty’ darker than ever
The return of Adult Swim’s animated show “Rick and Morty” was long awaited by many fans.
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‘Grand Theft Auto’ remembered for changing world of games
With 15 titles released on nearly every platform imaginable in the past two decades, October 2017 marks not just the 20th anniversary of the first game in the “Grand Theft Auto” series, but also the beginning of an unstoppable pop culture juggernaut’s inevitable future.
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Life of young girl goes south in ‘Ingrid goes West’
“Ingrid Goes West” is an indie comedy-drama movie that narrates the story of a young girl following the death of her mother.
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Friendships, lives get ‘Super Dark’ in original movie
“Super Dark Times” takes a sharp turn from childhood innocence to complete mental and emotional chaos.
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‘Flatliners’ lacks structure, necessary horror elements
A near-death experience is something no one wants to encounter. But the intrigue of witnessing the after-life is something that could make the experience worthwhile.
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Teamwork put into ‘The Addams Family’ accomplishes creative goals
Family can also be something you choose, and that’s been the experience of the Lubbock Community Theater in putting on their newest musical, “The Addams Family.”
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‘Dishonored: Death of the Outsider’ honors previous installments
“Death of the Outsider” follows Billie Lurk on a path of redemption and offers a fitting end to the current “Dishonored” story arc.
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Theatre production tells paranormal activity story
Just in time for Halloween, the Fine Arts Department at South Plains College is showcasing a play called “The Haunting of Hill House.”