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Guadagnino's 'Challengers' excels in combining sports and romance
Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers” was released in theaters on April 26, 2024, and has grossed $15 million over the course of opening weekend alone. The movie takes viewers through the life of ex-tennis...
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Emma Stone shines in 'Poor Things'
“Poor Things,” which recently won four Oscars including Best Actress for Emma Stone’s exceptional performance, is a peculiar and comedic retelling of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” Bella Baxter, played by Stone, is a...
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'Dune: Part Two' excels in visuals and performances
“Dune: Part Two” blasted into movie theaters on March 1, 2024 and continues the story of the first “Dune” film, which was released in 2021. The first “Dune” can be succinctly summarized...
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'Kung Fu Panda 4' is a disappointing return to the Valley of Peace
Skadoosh. That’s the word that every audience member wanted to hear when they walked into Mike Mitchell’s “Kung Fu Panda 4.” A cacophony of college students, young children and parents entered the...
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'Bob Marley: One Love' lacks crucial storylines
It’s no secret that there’s been a substantial influx in musical biopics in Hollywood. In the past decade, audiences haven’t been able to go a year without another beloved artist getting their...
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'Lisa Frankenstein' offers a witty take on the classic Frankenstein tale
“Lisa Frankenstein,” written by Diablo Cody, brings the 1980s back from the dead in a spoof of the quintessential Frankenstein story. The movie stars Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton), a misunderstood teen girl...
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'Argylle' bombs at the box office
This past week saw the release of “Kingsman” director Matthew Vaughn’s newest spy film, “Argylle.” The movie follows a spy novelist, Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), as she gets thrust into the...
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'Mean Girls' isn't as fetch as the original
Director Mark Waters’ hit high school comedy, “Mean Girls,” has gained a significant cult following since its release 20 years ago, becoming a cultural phenomenon due to its witty critique of the...
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'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom' lacks substance
DC and Warner Brothers have recently released their newest superhero movie, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.” A sequel to the highly successful first film from 2018, which earned over one billion dollars...
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'Saltburn' succeeds in its cinematography
On Nov. 17, director Emerald Fennell brought 2000s-inspired thriller “Saltburn” to the big screen, carrying with it major buzz across all forms of media. Set at both Oxford University and the Saltburn...