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'Dune: Part Two' excels in visuals and performances

“Dune: Part Two” blasted into movie theaters on March 1, 2024 and continues the story of the first “Dune” film, which was released in 2021. The first “Dune” can be succinctly summarized...


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'Kung Fu Panda 4' is a disappointing return to the Valley of Peace

Skadoosh. That’s the word that every audience member wanted to hear when they walked into Mike Mitchell’s “Kung Fu Panda 4.” A cacophony of college students, young children and parents entered the...


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'Bob Marley: One Love' lacks crucial storylines

It’s no secret that there’s been a substantial influx in musical biopics in Hollywood. In the past decade, audiences haven’t been able to go a year without another beloved artist getting their...


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'Lisa Frankenstein' offers a witty take on the classic Frankenstein tale

“Lisa Frankenstein,” written by Diablo Cody, brings the 1980s back from the dead in a spoof of the quintessential Frankenstein story. The movie stars Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), a misunderstood teen girl...


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'Argylle' bombs at the box office

This past week saw the release of “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn’s newest spy film, “Argylle.” The movie follows a spy novelist, Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), as she gets thrust into the...


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'Mean Girls' isn't as fetch as the original

Director Mark Waters’ hit high school comedy, “Mean Girls,” has gained a significant cult following since its release 20 years ago, becoming a cultural phenomenon due to its witty critique of the...


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'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' lacks substance

DC and Warner Brothers have recently released their newest superhero movie, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” A sequel to the highly successful first film from 2018, which earned over one billion dollars...


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'Saltburn' succeeds in its cinematography

On Nov. 17, director Emerald Fennell brought 2000s-inspired thriller “Saltburn” to the big screen, carrying with it major buzz across all forms of media. Set at both Oxford University and the Saltburn...


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'The Holdovers' blends sentimentality with retro aesthetics

Alexander Payne brings the 1970s to the big screen in his latest film, “The Holdovers,” with a wide release on Nov. 10. Set at the fictional Barton Academy, the film follows lonely,...


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Sofia Coppola sheds light on Priscilla Presley

Who isn’t curious about the mystifying life of Priscilla Presley? In “Priscilla,” Sofia Coppola’s devastatingly beautiful latest film, she tells the story of the famous woman behind the one and only Elvis...