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Some movies are worth melting for

Katherine Keyser, Staff writer February 16, 2023

Frozen. Most people have some sort of association with the movie, whether it’s a pleasant childhood reminiscence, a groan at yet another reminder of Let it Go, or all-out excitement. I fall into the...

So bad it’s good: Christmas movie like a car crash, viewers cannot look away

Sophia Bradley January 15, 2023
December was the one year anniversary of the release of Rekindling Christmas, and just a few days ago it was the one year anniversary of me watching it for the first and last time. 

Long overdue sequel excites fans

Addi Hollinger, Staff writer November 17, 2022

Amazing visuals, a new planet, refreshing views on life and energy. All of these and more can be found in the movie Avatar which has stolen the hearts of many viewers, including mine.  The movie follows...

From book to big screen

Callie Bollinger, Assistant editor October 28, 2022

SPOILERS AHEAD!! The film Where The Crawdads Sing is based on the book of the same name by Delia Owens, which made its debut in theaters this past July. After only a couple of months in theaters, it became...

Say yup to Nope

Say yup to Nope

Ace Roueche, Assistant editor October 13, 2022

People often criticize horror film characters for making stupid decisions, insisting that if they were in a similar situation they would simply say, “nope” and get out of there. Jordan Peele combats...

Classic childhood cinematic film capitalizes on creativity

Maci Brown, Staff writer September 16, 2022
I wholeheartedly believe that Coraline is the best animated film. It's simply perfect. 

Love triangle for the ages

Samantha Lamb, Staff writer September 9, 2022
The creeper in the basement and a viscount fall in love with a girl belonging to one of the least socially acceptable professions in all of France, causing three hangings, two shattered chandeliers, and one burnt down opera house. I love The Phantom of the Opera, and I have enjoyed listening to the soundtrack for as long as I can remember. I have seen it both as a play and as a movie. I love both, though each for different reasons.

Five film franchise pokes fun at horror tropes, fascinates fans

Ace Roueche April 22, 2022
s and Get Out, they can also explore broader subjects. No film franchise exemplifies this as much as the Scream franchise. Over the course of its five films, directors satirize the horror genre, particularly slashers, their rules, and how they treat women and minorities.

Drama takes movie goers on emotion rollercoaster, culminating with twist ending

Callie Bollinger April 19, 2022
Remember Me, is a romantic drama film set in New York during the summer of 2001 where two people suffer grief, death, and strained family relationships. The main characters, Tyler Hawkins and Ally Craig find each other and somehow the sting of pain is bearable when they are together. These two inevitably end up falling in love, finding solace and peace in each other. Everything is right in the world. Or is it?

Newer not always better: Classic cinema captivates audiences, creates nostalgia

Sloan McKeehan December 6, 2021
Sometimes the best thing to do on the weekend is binge classic movies. Some of my favorites have one thing in common - John Travolta. Grease, Hairspray, and Urban Cowboys all showcase Travolta’s range of acting skills through superb storytelling. Travolta is loved world-wide, whether it's for his more serious action-filled roles or for his goofy ones. 

Horror films omit sensory information to captivate audiences

Madison Thompson October 4, 2021
Horror films aim to scare audiences through the use of sensory information. Creators also influence audiences through the deprivation of senses. 

Streaming surplus threatens theater comeback

Ace Roueche September 23, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic trapping most people inside for the last year and a half, going to the cinema to see new releases just hasn’t been plausible. Because of this, services are now thriving more than ever. Thousands of families across the nation now rely on streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime, and Disney+ for all of their entertainment. Now that theaters are starting to open up again, many film creators and cinephiles are wondering whether they can survive with the new surge of people opting to stay home and stream their films instead.
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