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Review: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”

Gabriel Flynn, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023

  Going into this film I really didn’t expect much, given it’s a video game adaptation and the mixed bag that tends to be Illumination movies. I had hoped at most for a decent family movie with some mediocre humor.   My expectations were turned around almost immediately....

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Review: “Creed III”

Jonah Rivera, Staff Writer
March 22, 2023

  Recently released film “Creed III” adds a new layer to the ever-growing “Rocky” universe. The film explores guilt and forgiveness. As per usual in this movie franchise, you leave the theater dead set on joining a boxing gym, but also with a lesson or two learned.   Michael...

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Review: Cocaine Bear: A Not So Scary Horror Flick

Gabriel Flynn, Staff Writer
March 6, 2023

 “Cocaine Bear” is a movie that needs no introduction. Everything you need to know about it is said in the title. When I saw it announced I knew that it was a must-watch.   Loosely based on a true story, “Cocaine Bear” follows several groups of people all in the...

Infinity Pool is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. Photo by Kenzie Eklund/RooNews.

“Infinity Pool” Takes Psych Horror Genre By Storm: Not a Film for Mom

EllieAna Hale, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023

  Recently released film “Infinity Pool” adds a strong contender to the psychological horror film genre through satirical commentary on class, a conversation of morality and an abundance of urns.    Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, son of the infamous body-horror icon...

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is available in theatres and can be streamed on ROW8, Vudu, Apple TV, Prime Video, and  Redbox. Film poster photo courtesy of Universal Studios.

Review: “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish”

Emma Sauer, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023

  When I sat down to watch “Puss In Boots: The Last Wish" at my local theater, I was expecting a cute movie with a cat swinging a rapier around, cracking witty one-liners and maybe, if the writers were feeling really adventurous, that tried and true third act misunderstanding.    What...

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