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The movie aired on Feb. 14, 2024

Review: Madame Snooze

Manuel Rivera, Staff Writer
March 14, 2024

Marvel and Sony’s latest spider-verse movie takes a swing at a new approach but misses the mark massively with “Madame Web.”   Dakota Johnson leads a predominantly female cast in a messy and confusing plot that can’t decide which spider-man universe it’s a part...

The state of film has been questioned by fans and critics.

Opinion: Cinema is in Trouble.

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
February 24, 2024

  The current state of cinema is in a spotty situation; “Poor Things,” “The Iron Claw,” “Zone of Interest” and many more films of high quality have shown that the era of lower-budget movies may be the future.    Box office flops like “The Flash,” and “Ant-Man:...

"Iron Claw" was released Dec. 22, 2023.

Review: The Von Erich’s Story

Troi Buford, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024

  Sean Durkin’s masterful 2023 film, “The Iron Claw” features the famous Von Erich family and their infamous tragic story. This incredible and heartbreaking story opened to praise from both critics and audiences, earning $36.5 million at the box office on a $15.9 million...

The comedian faced backlash from the people in the audience and viewers at home.

Jo Koy’s Golden Globes Host Performance: A Disappointing Setback for Women

Aubrionna Mead, Staff Writer
February 3, 2024

 Intense backlash rose after Jo Koy kicked off the 81st Golden Globes with some tone-deaf host commentary earlier this month.    After a year filled with women’s accomplishments within the media, many were looking forward to seeing the well-deserved recognition that...

During Oppenheimer's domestic opening, it earned roughly $82 million.

Christopher Nolan’s Golden Globes Triumph

Lucas Campbell, Staff Writer
February 2, 2024

  Director of “Oppenheimer,” (2023) Christopher Nolan won his first two Golden Globes after over 20 years in the entertainment industry.   Nolan received the awards for Best Director for a Motion Picture and his film won the award for Best Drama Motion Picture.   In...

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