Tag: Movie Review
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Remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ perfectly portrays original story
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer “Beauty and the Beast” is a Disney classic. It’s a tale that is fun for all ages and provides a positive theme for younger children. As a little girl, I can remember a childhood based on the many Disney princesses. They were all very intriguing and always overcame adversity. They stood for…
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‘Lego Batman Movie’ gives new light to Dark Knight
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer Lego’s latest take on the life of the Caped Crusader is something never before depicted in a Batman movie. The current movie-going audience probably deals with superhero fatigue these days, in some form or fashion. Additionally, the last thing a superhero movie fan wants is another origin story, reproducing the death of…
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Outstanding performance carries ‘Jackie’ to greatness
by RYAN SHANKS//Staff Writer Director Pablo Larrain has made a strangely conflicted film that portrays Jackie Kennedy as an obsessive mythmaker and keeper of the flame. “Jackie” is the biopic of Jackie Onassis Kennedy, which takes place directly after the assassination of her husband, John F. Kennedy, president of the United States. It follows Jackie Kennedy as…
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Reeves revs up action in ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’
by SARA MARSHALL//Editor-in-Chief Retired hit man John Wick finds himself back in the world of death, killing favors and intrigue. The first installment showed the epic battle that pushed Wick back into the hit man world soon after the death of his wife. After reentering the underworld of assassins, Wick proves that he’s still the…
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‘Hacksaw Ridge’ pays tribute to heroic pacifist
by TYLER YORK//Online Editor War isn’t always about gunning down as many enemies as possible. But that idea is rarely expressed in film. It seems these days that war movies are endlessly cresting the horizon, ready to be cycled out and replaced by the next gritty story of a hero’s triumph over adversity and the…
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‘50 Shades Darker’ falls short of first installment
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer The happy, seductive couple stands near the water, as the dark sky is illuminated by hundreds of fireworks. Christian Grey looks at Anastasia Steele with a look of pure bliss. She turns around and finds the most perfect ending to her night. The theme of dominance and romance is prominent in…
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Shyamalan makes return with quality film, ‘Split’
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer M. Night Shyamalan has returned to the big screen with his best film since “Signs.” In a redeeming fashion, Shyamalan offers up “Split,” making up for a recent spell of less than stellar films. In Shyamalan’s prime, he introduced psychological thrillers such as “The Sixth Sense,” “Unbreakable,” “Signs,” and even “The Village.”…
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‘La La Land’ offers fresh spin on classic movie musical
by TYLER YORK//Editorial Assistant For a generation that grew up entrenched in Hollywood cynicism, “La La Land” is a passionate and captivating appeal for sincerity. Directed by Damien Chazelle, the film revolves around a would-be actress named Mia, played by Emma Stone, and a fixated jazz musician named Sebastian, played by Ryan Gosling. Both live…
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Vampires, Lycans out for blood in new ‘Underworld’ chapter
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer The latest movie, “Underworld: Blood Wars,” has not left those sudden moments of irony behind, and the common theme of ‘good conquers evil’ still prevails. The movie is action-packed, with perfectly executed stunts and choreographed fights. Selene is the greatest death dealer of all the vampires. Her skills are unsurpassed. Vampires…
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‘Rogue One’ brings new hope for ‘Star Wars’ spinoffs
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer For the second consecutive year, December found itself home to another Disney hit. Building on the success of last year’s “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” premiere, the first “Star Wars” film outside of the interconnected saga brings a long-awaited expansion to the “Star Wars” universe and storyline. “Rogue One:…
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Black women break space race barriers in ‘Hidden Figures’
by RYAN FITZGERALD//Staff Writer Following last year’s #OscarsSoWhite campaign, the 2017 slate of Academy Award nominations bring about a more diverse corps of actors and films. Nominations included a record six African American actors, as well as several high-quality films with minority leads, including “Moonlight,” “Fences,” and the much deserved “Hidden Figures.” “Hidden Figures”…
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‘Peculiar Children’ impresses with solid story line
by VANESSA DELGADO//Staff Writer When a boy finds his grandfather has been murdered, it leads him to unlock a world that he thought was only in the bedtime stories he was told.