Spider-Man fans rejoice! The much-anticipated sequel to the groundbreaking animated film “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is set to web swing its way onto the big screen. Titled “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” this thrilling follow-up promises to take audiences on a mind-bending, multiverse adventure. Produced by Sony Pictures Animation in…
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“The Kissing Booth”: Creepy and condescending
By Apple Parry “The Kissing Booth” is truly the worst movie I’ve ever seen. Without analyzing the entire script, the side plot inconsistencies, or the incredibly overdone romantic plot, let’s talk about how sexist the film is. The opening scene shows Elle’s childhood and longtime friendship with Lee Flynn. It…
‘Moana’ navigates through Polynesian culture
OPINION By Shelby Ford “Moana” is everything you would expect from a new feature animated movie from Disney. There is a strong-willed Princess who goes on a great adventure with her animal sidekick and many musical intervals. Although it’s not just the catchy lyrics, tear-jerking story or beautiful animation that…
Oscars: Western-action-thriller aims to impress come “Hell or High Water”
By Justin Busby For my final pick, I chose “Hell or High Water”, a movie that didn’t receive nearly as much buzz as the other films in the category, in fact it was shutout of its four nominations, but I enjoyed it immensely, especially as a change of pace from…
‘Silence’ stirs emotions in viewers
By Justin Busby Three years ago, Martin Scorsese made a film about a rebellious Wall Street broker and his rise and fall from making $49 million in a year to running investment seminars in hotel ballrooms.
‘La La Land’ lands seven Golden Globes
By Justin Busby The 74th annual Golden Globes were held on Jan. 8 showcasing the best actors, directors, shows and films to have entertained and dazzled us during the rather dreary year of 2016. But at least it ended on a high note that is “La La Land,” a dramatic,…
‘Dope’ doesn’t disappoint
By Katie Linton Dope, is a 2015 movie that grossed $6.1 million on opening weekend in the box office, and was just recently released on Netflix. It follows high school senior, Malcolm as he navigates life in a rough neighborhood; Inglewood, California a.k.a. “The Bottoms.” A run-in with a drug…