Tag: Movie
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‘Joker’ depicts mental health issues, violent behavior in new film
by Seth Hall Staff Writer Note the following review contains spoilers. Controversy and psychopathic behavior control the screen in the new movie, “Joker.” “Joker,” directed by Todd Philips, is by far one of the most interesting films I have seen in a while. As the movie begins, a 1970 grim-feeling environment is apparent. Arthur Fleck,…
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‘Bad Boys for Life’ confronts reality, new beginnings
by Cassandra Campos Staff Writer “Bad Boys for Life” seems like there is not so much of that nostalgic feeling anymore. They are now “Good Bad Boys” as Marcus likes to call it. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence bring yet another adrenaline-filled, comedy-inspired movie to the big screen. Coming two decades after the first “Bad…
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New ‘Dumbo’ movie revives Disney classic
“The amazing Dumbo” are words that echo as the circus conductor introduces the newest act, a baby elephant standing on top of a ladder high above the crowd shaking nervously while looking down. The crowd will soon discover how talented Dumbo really is. “Dumbo,” a film by Tim Burton, was released on March 29. The…
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Strange case of child abuse leads to murder in ‘The Act’
When a mother’s love becames toxic and suffocating, a daughter makes a desperate decision to commit an “act of kindness” to escape. “The Act” is the Hulu adaptation of the murder of Dee Dee Blanchard. The series, directed by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, is divided in eight intense episodes that are slowly being released…
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Doppelgängers torment unsuspecting family in ‘Us’
There are a number of different ways to interpret the new horror movie, “Us.” Every image seems to be a clue for what is about to happen. At the start of the movie, titles inform the audience that there are thousands of miles of tunnels under the United States, stating that many “have no known…
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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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‘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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‘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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‘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…