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Review: “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”

Jacob Tribble, Staff writer
January 24, 2023

  Director Rian Johnson is back and has cracked the code to new Hollywood with his new movie “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”.   Johnson understands our rampant need for nostalgia. It is no coincidence that when looking at the box office in 2022 that all top 10...

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Review: “She Said”

Julia Kapros
December 10, 2022

  On the edge of my seat in the theater as a young female who works for her school newspaper, I sat there stunned watching “She Said,” the new film directed by Maria Schrader.    The film follows reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor from The New York Times as they...

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The New Observer: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” Review

Cristian Martinez, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022

  Harry Potter’s chokehold on pop culture is incredible, as the Wizarding World has continued to enchant fans around the globe for over 20 years.    Despite having 500 million copies sold and grossing almost $2.4 billion at the box office, I was not a part of the magical...

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“The Munsters” is Excellent: Hear Me Out

Michael Campbell, Writer
October 14, 2022

  Gather ‘round, boils and ghouls! “The Munsters” is streaming, and critics are screaming for Director Rob Zombie’s head.    With 48% on Rotten Tomatoes and 2/5 on Screen Rant, many see the Netflix release as something of a nostalgic nightmare. However,...

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UMKC Welcomes New Roos with Concert and Movie Night

Catia Montelongo, Writer
September 15, 2022

  UMKC celebrated its new students with an outdoor concert and movie on Sept. 12 at the Durwood Soccer Stadium.    The free event provided music by The Kansas City Symphony’s Mobile Music Box. Students listened to a number of famous melodies from “We Don't Talk...

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