#NotMyAriel: A serious conversation on racism and capitalism
The upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” brought the internet to a meltdown. All because Ariel will be interpreted by actress Halle Bailey, a Black woman. The backlash was so significant...
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Review: ‘Shovel Knight Dig’ will go down in roguelike history
Yacht Club Games has created yet another hit in its franchise that never misses. Created in partnership with Nitrome, the roguelike spinoff “Shovel Knight Dig” breaks new ground for a legendary indie...
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Ned Fulmer’s ‘wife guy’ persona falls apart after scandal
On Sept. 26, the internet was in a frenzy over Try Guys member Ned Fulmer and his revealed infidelity to his wife, Ariel Fulmer. From tweets to TikToks, fans expressed shock and confusion over his...
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Remembering Angela Lansbury
Dame Angela Lansbury’s impact has lasted over 80 years as one of the most beloved singers and actors of the last century. On Oct. 11, the world got the news of her death just days before her 97th...
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Review: ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ pleases fans, but can’t beat the original classic
‘Twas 29 years ago that the Sanderson Sisters; Winifred (Bette Midler), Sarah (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mary (Kathy Najimy) put a spell on the world for the first time in “Hocus Pocus.” “Hocus Pocus...
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Review: ‘Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared’ is a lesson in making great TV
On July 9, 2011, the creators of “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared” made us all agree to never be creative again. They proceeded to be creative several more times, and we’re all the better for it. You can’t...
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I can’t enjoy ‘Elden Ring’ and the Soulsborne series
I like many video games, usually those that tell a good story, have fun mechanics or are very easy to play when I need to unwind. Then the beast of the Soulsborne series rears its head, and I just...
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Five war films to celebrate Veteran’s Day
Graphic by Pixabay. On Nov. 11, Veterans Day honors approximately 18 million Americans like myself who served in the United States military. Here are five of my favorite war films, in no particular...
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You’re sleeping on ‘Andor’
Contributed Photo by Disney. Poster for the Disney+ original series “Andor.” This isn’t a review. It’s a plea to every Star Wars fan who needs to hear it. 2022 was rough for live-action Star Wars...
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Tom Hanks’ acting legacy remains unrivaled
Tom Hanks is the most accomplished actor of the last 50 years. With roles like Sheriff Woody, Forrest Gump and Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, Hanks has made quite a career for himself. In the 42 years...
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Animated shows deserve better treatment from streaming services
On Jan. 8, executive producer and creator Shion Takeuchi announced that the Netflix original series “Inside Job” was canceled months after Part 1 of season one. This came as a shock to viewers, who...
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Review: “Pizza Tower” delivers in every way
In the immortal words of Tobey Maguire: Pizza Time. Peppino breakdances with musicians in The Pig City. Contributed graphic by Tour De Pizza. Something I’ll always miss after deleting Twitter is how...
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AMC’s Sightline program makes better seats less affordable
Moviegoers know that the best seat when going to see a film is right in the middle, and so does AMC. The theater chain has announced a new feature called Sightline that alters ticket prices based on...
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Review: “Knock at the Cabin” demonstrates Shyamalan’s improvements
A family trapped in a cabin by four strangers must choose to sacrifice one of their own, or else the apocalypse will be brought onto all of humanity. With a premise that interesting but also just as...
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Review: “Scream VI” takes a stab (and some misses) at the Big Apple
Sixth sequels in horror franchises have historically been mixed bags, from “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers” to “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare.” After so many sequels in the Scream...
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Review: HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ pulls off an almost perfect adaptation
After several prior attempts at a movie adaptation, Naughty Dog’s critically acclaimed 2013 game “The Last of Us” has finally been adapted into an HBO streaming series, helmed by the game’s creator,...
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Hollywood disrespects voice actors
Voice actors in Hollywood aren’t receiving the opportunities they deserve. They are often passed up for “household names” to sell box office tickets, along with facing a plethora of other issues. While...
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Review: ‘Beau is Afraid’ fearlessly portrays a never-ending nightmare
After his success with “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” writer-director Ari Aster has released “Beau is Afraid,” a surreal horror-comedy drama based on his 2014 short film “Beau.” This three-hour epic,...
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‘Bottoms’ Packs a Hilarious, Feminist Punch
Contributed photo from MGM. While 2023 may be seen as the year of action blockbusters consistently failing to gain interest from audiences and critics, another trend is just as prevalent: the success...
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Opinion: ‘Barbie’ is back: Greta Gerwig’s example of great feminist filmmaking
The “Barbie” craze isn’t over just yet. After a record-breaking summer release, Warner Bros. announced a limited one-week IMAX theater run for “Barbie,” which opened on Friday, Sept. 22 and features a...
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