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The newest addition to the Scott Pilgrim franchise, an anime titled Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, was released on Nov. 17, to a contentious debate amongst fans in regards to the direction in which the story writers decided to take the series. Normally, the Scott Pilgrim franchise centers around its titular protagonist, an egocentric 22-year-old Canadian […]
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It’s been eight years since the last Hunger Games film was released. As a huge fan of the franchise, I was so excited to see the prequel to the series, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The book is amazing because of the lovely pacing, great characterization, and captivating plot. It meets the same standards […]
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With its Gatsby-esque visuals, stellar ensemble cast, and many disturbing moments that will make audiences squirm, Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn is far from boring. However, with the lackluster writing, the film ultimately feels superficial and predictable. Saltburn takes place in 2006 and follows Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan), a new student at Oxford University who struggles to […]
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Papa Jim’s Ice Cream opened up a new location on Oct. 20. The owner, Duncan Goodwin, said they had three weeks to get it ready for opening day. Renovations are still taking place to make the space their own. Outside the store, sunlight bounced from tree to tree, filling the air with light. Even so, […]
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The adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel Dune has recently become available to stream on Netflix and has been captivating viewers. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothee Chalamet as protagonist Paul Atreides alongside Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Oscar Isaac. Dune is a gripping and visually breathtaking sci-fi epic that honors its source material while […]
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“Warrior, Emperor, General, Genius, Rebel, Tyrant.” These epithets quickly flash across the screen in the trailer for director Ridley Scott’s latest epic historical film, Napoleon. While they may describe the historical Napoleon Bonaparte, you would be forgiven for thinking they are overblown if your only exposure to the man’s exploits came from Joaquin Phoenix’s performance. […]
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Content warning: Murder, racism, hate crimes, and graphic depictions of violence. Killers of the Flower Moon is the latest film from legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese and stars his frequent collaborators Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, as well as Lily Gladstone. The movie blends revisionist western with true crime and tells the true story of […]
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Even on a Sunday afternoon, when the sports bar three doors down is hopping with rowdy football fans, the smell of Asian Cafe permeates the Food Lion plaza. Like a siren’s song, it draws me in, while I wonder how much you have to care about football to resist ditching it for the sake of […]
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I thoroughly enjoyed The Creator. With its action-packed scenes and innovative visual effects, the viewer is brought along a futuristic journey to witness the ultimate battle between mankind and artificial intelligence. Joshua, our main character, portrayed by John David Washington, is called upon to embark on a journey that will decide the fate of mankind. […]
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From his bejeweled jumpsuits and pompadour hairstyle to his powerful baritone and wiggling hips, Elvis Presley is undoubtedly one of the most iconic figures in American pop culture. The musician has been the subject of numerous films, but Sophia Coppola’s Priscilla aims at providing a different perspective. Based on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 biography, Elvis and […]
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