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‘The Batman’: an instance of horror and misinterpreted heroism

Brandt Stewart, Sports Editor • March 10, 2022

The recent appearance of a new Batman movie on March 4 was both exciting and nerve-wracking. Taking spot 14 in the Batman film continuum, Robert Pattinson had numerous expectations to meet entering his...

Release of “Metroid Dread” is monumental step for Nintendo, revival of the timeless “Metroid” series

Brandt Stewart, Sports Editor • February 1, 2022

Samus Aran, the alien bounty hunter, was attacked by the X-Parasite, a lethal alien species, on the planet SR388. The X-Parasite is the predator of the Metroid, another alien species Samus is known to...

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ embodies long-awaited answers to wishes for the Star Wars universe.

Brandt Stewart, Sports Editor • January 13, 2022

Fans can now experience the reappearance of their beloved Boba Fett in the Disney+ original series, “The Book of Boba Fett.” The series follows his continued story directly after “Return of the Jedi”, and ascent into power as “daimyo” over the region of Mos Espa, taking the throne of his former employer, Jabba the Hutt. The show maintains the western setting and ideas included in the acclaimed “The Mandalorian” Disney+ series, staying true to the preferences of the fans.

‘Licorice Pizza’: Fun, melancholic masterpiece

Luke Stagg, Contributor • January 12, 2022

Part of the appeal of “Licorice Pizza” is figuring out what it is really about along the way. It is not entirely clear from the start, except maybe one thing: it is probably not a good idea for Alana...

Spider-Man: No Way Home pleases fans, calls back to the classics

Brandt Stewart, Sports Editor • December 21, 2021

With a well applied balance of light-hearted humor and the protagonist’s weight of his duty, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is an excellent medium for long-time Spider-Man fans, who will greatly appreciate the application of old plot developments and classic actors.

Analyzing fashion in Howl’s Moving Castle

Julia Kim, Staff Writer • November 18, 2021

Studio Ghibli’s film “Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004) remains a prominent piece of media in the realm of animation, winning various accolades at the 61st Venice International Film Festival and Mainichi Film Awards in 2004.

“The French Dispatch” effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal humor

Nora Crutcher-McGowan • November 11, 2021

Wes Anderson’s latest undertaking, “The French Dispatch,” is—if nothing else—charismatic. Doing what he does best, the filmmaker and writer effortlessly blends striking visuals with maniacal humor in one of 2021’s most anticipated films, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival July 12 and released to major cities Oct. 22 after a yearlong delay because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Dune” captures audiences’ anticipation, brilliant filmography

Josiah Anderson • November 8, 2021

Adapted from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel series, Dune (2021), directed by Denis Villeneuve, follows the life of teenager Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) as he grows from an ambitious adolescent to a smart and swift leader, capable of changing the tides of reality. “Dune” succeeds in telling a detailed and intriguing story through a multitude of film techniques and brilliant scripting. The only complaint was perhaps its finish. The film ended in the middle of the story, giving way to a possible second part which has not yet been officially confirmed.

Twilight’s lasting impact on pop culture

Julia Kim • October 25, 2021

"The Twilight Saga” resurfaced into mainstream media once again, 13 years after its 2008 debut. The series made its way onto the top ten movies list of the popular entertainment service Netflix this past July. The film, which is an adaptation of Stephanie Meyer’s 2005 book series of the same name, follows teenage outcast Bella Swan and her relationship with Edward Cullen, a vampire.

Marvel begins phase four, diversifying in villain development

Josiah Anderson • October 18, 2021

Kevin Feige’s Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) started in 2008 with the first “Iron Man” movie, taking the box office by storm and not letting up, even through 2021. The journey was long, moving from cinema screen, to home TV as the MCU migrated from phase one to phase four of content production. Up until the fourth phase, villains in the MCU had been highly one dimensional and incredibly stereotypical, with a few key exceptions. But with the introduction of Marvel TV shows came increasingly complex villains, ranging from prior heroes to groups of average people fighting for what they believe to be right. The myriad of villains ultimately contributes to a far more diverse plot and creates characters which capture the hearts and minds of the viewers.

“Minari” depicts the immigrant story like never before, exemplifying people’s relationship with the “American Dream”

Shruti Gautam • March 23, 2021

Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, a Korean-American movie filmed in Oklahoma, shows the immigrant story in an unprecedented way. During the opening shot, the audience sees people shoved in a car moving up and...

“Moxie” scores on generational similarities, creativity, fails to utilize diverse cast

Nora Crutcher-McGowan • March 10, 2021

Though one theme of the movie is Vivian becoming more confident, “Moxie” doesn’t give Lucy enough screen time for the amount of potential her character has, and it seems like the promising and diverse cast is shadowed by Vivian’s discoveries that sometimes lack nuance and her cliche attitudes toward them.