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Comedian causes controversy

Addi Hollinger, Assistant editor • February 15, 2024

Awards shows always spark controversy. From Kanye degrading Taylor Swift on stage at the 2009 MTV Music Awards to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards, there is always drama that unfolds...

Archetype crumbles under societal pressure, modification

Samantha Lamb • December 3, 2022

In support of the feminist movement, there is a new character trope that is now commonly used: the strong female character (SFC).

Cinematic recommendations

Julia Jones, Staff writer • November 3, 2022

Looking for something new to watch next time you go to the movie theater? Curious about some upcoming films? Here’s a list to check out; maybe you’ll find a new favorite. Black Panther:...

Giddy for Ghibli: Studio creates superior visuals, storytelling

Ron Toback-Wolf • September 28, 2021

There's a studio that's made multiple academy-award-winning movies with phenomenal visuals, characters, and storytelling. And yet people look at them not like the brilliant masterpieces they are, but...

Audience relates to revolutionary film through inclusion of content creators

Lillian Smith • September 24, 2021

After the world was shut down due to COVID, businesses such as movie theaters are finally starting to open again. One exceptional movie that is worth leaving the house for is FreeGuy.

Streaming service sales soar: Disney+ appeals to old, new fans, finding its place in the market

Owen Gibbs • September 22, 2020

With COVID-19 keeping us more confined to our homes than we have been in the past, many of us are looking for something new to watch. The huge library of movies and shows Disney+ offers is a great way for subscribers to pass the time while enjoying classic Disney movies or the hottest new shows on Disney+.

One in a minion: Illumination falls flat after single successful movie

Sophia Bradley • February 23, 2020

Animation studios are in a constant battle to get their movies the most attention from the public. Some studios never fail to provide a good movie for their intended audiences. Walt Disney, Pixar, and Dreamworks are all examples of studios that provide good movies quite frequently. On the other hand, Illumination is one of those studios that makes low quality movies just for profit. They don’t really care about making entertaining movies. They simply don’t care about their audience or movies as much as other studios do and primarily focus on marketing.

Classic battle of good, evil mirrored in mixed emotional review of latest Star Wars movie

Owen Gibbs • January 29, 2020

Overall, Disney has done a pretty decent job with the Star Wars franchise. The movies themselves are done well, and I find all of the Disney Star Wars movies enjoyable. The Rise of Skywalker was no exception, and through the first three quarters of the movie I was almost ready to say it was my favorite Star Wars movie in the sequel series...but of course, leave it to Disney to mess things up.

Bibbity Boppity Boooo: Live action Disney movies kill creativity, pander to greed

Shannon Keyser • November 8, 2019

When it comes to the animated film industry, Walt Disney Studios dominates the market with a long list of classic, award-winning movies. I remember getting up early on weekends when I was little to peruse our collection of VHS tapes under the TV and pop one into the VCR. I’d watch my selection, and if I could, would rewind the tape to watch it again. Those movies hold a special place in my heart because of the nostalgia of VCRs, the memories associated with them, and the quality of the movies.

Movies set to release in 2019 promise to thrill audiences

Jaci Siegert • January 29, 2019

A new year brings new blockbusters to theaters. Some movie-goers are enthusiastic about these new films but others are skeptical about the quality of the movies 2019 has in store. This year will have a wide variety of genres, including superheroes, horror, and even childhood classics.

Girl power: Superhero movies lack quality female leads

Abby Mendez • October 30, 2018

In the past decade, heroes like Captain America and Iron Man have dominated the movie industry, with movie franchises like Marvel and DC raking in billions of dollars. But it seems as if female superheros have been left out, and while in the past few years they have gotten a lot better about having diversity in their films, it still seems as though they need some work.

Merc with a mouth: Marvel movie makes mark at box office

Gail Finch • March 29, 2016

Breaking box office records for an R rated movie by earning over $132 million on opening weekend, the friendly neighborhood anti-hero Deadpool made his Marvel movie debut on Valentine’s Day weekend. Crashing his way onto movie screens and into audience member’s hearts, the walking ball of sarcasm and spite made history for being the first R rated movie provided by Marvel.