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“Despicable Me 4” Review: Not as it Seems

Evan Darmawan and Aanika Gadia September 17, 2024

Released in theaters on the third of July this year, “Despicable Me 4” has grossed roughly a billion dollars, making it one of the highest grossing movies of 2024 so far. We took interest in it and...

"Waves" captured the hearts of many through its powerful acting.

“Waves” Movie Review

Ella Duplessis, Contributing Writer May 5, 2024

"Waves" is a patient and long film that goes through all the emotional curve balls and shows how teenagers bottle up their feelings until a final breaking point. In the case of the main character, Tyler,...

Top Gun: Maverick

New ‘Top Gun’ Exceeds Expectations

Allyson Jay, In-Depth Editor August 30, 2022

Thirty six years ago, the treasured and action-packed film Top Gun was released. After decades of persistent success and beloved, loyal fans, the long awaited sequel was finally released this May, breaking...

Sketch of Minion from movie franchise

Dressy Teenagers Flock to Theaters

Oscar Walsh, Opinions Editor August 30, 2022

“Minions: The Rise of Gru'' is the fifth continuation of the Despicable Me franchise. While the production was delayed due to COVID-19 until this July, the film garnered immediate support from viewers....

Lady Bird Holds Important Life Lessons

Lady Bird Holds Important Life Lessons

Jenna Thrasher, Staff Writer April 17, 2020

The movie, Lady Bird, changed my life when it first came out two years ago, and it feels even more relevant today. This coming of age film addresses a lot of topics that we might all be dealing with right...

Avengers: Endgame provides satisfying ending for expansive franchise

Avengers: Endgame provides satisfying ending for expansive franchise

Amaka Nwokocha, Staff Writer April 29, 2019

Avengers: Endgame has been one of the most anticipated films of all time. After I first watched the original Avengers 6 years ago, it sucked me into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes...

The Hate U Give Causes Viewers to Reflect on Race

The Hate U Give Causes Viewers to Reflect on Race

Amaka Nwokocha, Contributing Writer November 2, 2018

The Hate U Give, directed by George Tillman Jr, is about a teenage girl named Starr Carter (Amandla Stenberg) who lives in a predominantly black neighborhood with gangs, drugs, and high crime rates. She...

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