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It' hits box offices with a sinister twist
Long before clown sightings frightened millions during the summer of last year, Stephen King wrote a book about Pennywise the Dancing Clown, one of the horror genre’s most memorable villains. Written in...
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Guardians of the Galaxy' brings comedy, action in second installment
Despite — or, perhaps, because of — its ragtag group of main characters, 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” became one of the most popular superhero films ever to hit theaters, grossing a...
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'Life' keeps on-screen alien invasions fresh with new vision
If you need to scare yourself silly, “Life” just may be the movie to see. “Life,” which was released on March 24, deals with the idea of life beyond Earth. It follows...
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'Beauty and the Beast' comes alive
Following its release of “Cinderella” in 2015 and “The Jungle Book” a year later, Disney is continuing its trend of live-action remakes with its newest addition, “Beauty and the Beast.” The revival...
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Cinema professor talks Oscar nominations, trends in films
In honor of the Oscars this weekend, Pipe Dream asked Binghamton University cinema professor Chantal Rodais to talk about some of her favorite movies and performances on the list of nominations this...
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"Fifty Shades" turns "Darker" with sequel
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to see the sexiest movie in theaters: “The Lego Batman Movie.” Instead, I chose “Fifty Shades Darker,” the sequel to “Fifty Shades of Grey” (2015)....
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Visual Effects in 'Dr. Strange' something to marvel at
Beyond the cinematography and special effects that give the action pieces a unique flair, the movie also obtains much of its humor and heart from the characters and the cast playing them. ...
Off-Campus Events
City celebrates film
Twenty-seven films were selected for the festival in all, each ranging in length from three to 15 minutes. Screenings took place in five hour-long blocks, with 10-minute breaks in between. ...
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Netflix picks sure to frighten up your night
With so many scary titles available on Netflix this month, it is hard to settle for just one. Here are a few titles to consider for some good, old spooks. ...
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'Birth of a Nation' premiere spurs debate
Perhaps the biggest flaw in the plot, and one that comes back to the controversy around the movie, is how Nat Turner’s rebellion is depicted. There are real-life aspects of the rebellion ...