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Black and white news print with the word "Moxie" written over it in bright red.

Moxie Review: a movie lacking in moxie

By Olivia Lyons, A&E Editor April 20, 2021

This article contains spoilers and trigger warnings for mentioning rape. Netflix released a new teen drama film titled "Moxie" on Mar. 3, 2021. The film was based on a book of the same name written...

Movie-watching has looked a lot like this the past few months

At the movies… at home

By Kylie Schwartz, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2020

I was bored one Saturday afternoon, so I decided to search for movies currently showing in my area.   I was not completely up-to-date on all things Corona, so I wasn't even sure if theaters were open...

Spirited Away is a great coming of age movie.

Eight Beautiful Coming of Age Movies that Correctly Portray Adolescence

By Gwen Nowlan, Staff Writer May 26, 2020

Spirited Away Spirited Away is a masterpiece, as are most of Miyazaki's movies. Miyazaki often focuses on a young woman's potential to be independent and strong. Spirited Away is a beautiful rendition...

Disney+ offers a wide range of selections to choose from, making it a top competitor among other streaming services.

Is a subscription to Disney+ worth it?

By Lindsey Hollandsworth, Staff Writer March 12, 2020

In this digital age, there are many ways to receive your daily dose of entertainment. Netflix is reliable, YouTube is available instantly, and Spotify is always playing through at least one earbud. But...

Birds of Prey movie poster

Birds Of Prey Review: How Fly Is It?  

By Matthew Hagan, Staff Writer February 26, 2020

It’s amazing how far Harley Quinn has come, hasn’t it? Harley Quinn, first originating in the 1990’s TV show “Batman: The Animated Series” (possibly my favorite television series of all time),...

Parasite wins ‘Best Picture’ at the 92nd Academy Awards.

Hollywood’s lack of representation

By Ella Murray, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

Hollywood has been no stranger to controversy. Whether it’s the lack of representation, or the refusal to hire or cast certain people, there has always been a population of frustrated individuals. As...

Peter and Lara Jean releasing a lantern as a symbol of their love on their first official date as a couple.

P.S. I Still Love You – A Review by Two Lonely Singles

By Lindsey Hollandsworth and Juan Aragon February 24, 2020

Yet another romantic comedy was released on Netflix, and we are here for it! “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” came out on Netflix on Feb. 12, the second movie adaptation of the book series...

Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) and his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi) run through a forest.

War through the eyes of a child: A Review of “Jojo Rabbit”

By Kylie Schwartz, Features Editor February 4, 2020

Jojo Rabbit is not about war, not about Nazis, not about the most demented and horrifying period in modern history. It’s just about a boy trying to fit into the group, and slowly realizing what his group...

The year 1917 may be long gone, but I get the feeling that this film will be sticking around for a long time.

1917: Is It Worth Ten Oscars?

By Matthew Hagan, Staff Writer January 17, 2020

January is not a great time for movies, but if you dig through the mediocre horror films and unimaginative kids films, you might find and Oscar contender after digging through all that horse manure. One...

The Joker movie is in theaters now.

“Joker” Review: Why So Serious?

By Matthew Hagan, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

The Joker is one of the most popular supervillains in media, if not characters in general. Batman’s arch nemesis and most iconic foe, he’s appeared in several films with the Dark Knight, and now one...

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