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"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" was released on Sep. 6 with Winona Ryder as Lydia, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, Catherine O'Hara as Delia and Jenna Ortega as Astrid.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: the juice is loose

Amelia Galliford, Associate Editor in Chief October 25, 2024

It is officially spooky season and it is time to start watching all of our favorite scary movies. One of my favorite scary movies is “Beetlejuice.” This cult classic was all the rage when it was originally...

Split Ends With Us

Split Ends With Us

Leila Amirkhosravi, Staff Reporter September 22, 2024

The highly anticipated movie adaptation ‘It Ends With Us’ finally hit the big screen Aug. 9. This movie was an adaptation based off the best-selling novel written by Colleen Hoover and had grossed...

Deadpool and Wolverines cover art adaptation after the movies release.

Claws, cameos, and Madonna

Caitlyn Sandberg, Staff Reporter September 22, 2024

On  Jul. 26 Marvel’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” was released in theaters. The new release, both nostalgic and humorous, starred actors Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) to both...

'Mean Girls Musical Movie': fetch or far fetched?

‘Mean Girls Musical Movie’: fetch or far fetched?

Gauge Spurlock, Staff Reporter March 6, 2024

The long-awaited ‘Mean Girls' musical-movie hit theaters on Jan. 12th. A combined adaptation of the iconic 2004 movie and hit Broadway musical of the same name, the film grossed 66.4 million dollars...

'Wonka' was released on Dec. 15, and grossed $553 billion against a budget of $125 million.

Wonka: a movie riddled with pure imagination

Leila Amirkhosravi, Staff Reporter February 1, 2024

On Dec. 15, the immensely anticipated “Wonka” movie made its way to the big screen and captivated audiences of all ages in the process. The film is a prequel following the younger version of the famous...

The novel and film both utilize a rich, evocative setting to convey the story's emotional depth.

The beauty in the tragedy of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

Elias Andreopoulos, Staff Reporter January 8, 2024

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (KOTFM) was a book written by David Grann and published in 2017. It tells the story of the Osage tribe and the heart-wrenching betrayals that are spurred by humanity’s...

The secrets in the FNAF franchise stretch far and wide, and the movie is no exception.

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ brings horror to the big screen

Elias Andreopoulos, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

On Aug. 8, 2014, the first Five Nights At Freddy’s (FNAF) game was released and soon sparked a cult-like following. A year after the first game’s release, fans were ecstatic with the announcement of...

In lieu of a real infant, in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2", production opted for the use of a baby doll to play Bella and Edward's daughter Renesmee, which was then replaced with CGI. Cleverly, on Twilight’s official Instagram page, this image was captioned “no halloween costume will ever be scarier than this”, a self-aware nod to the fandom’s overflowing agreement that the doll is shockingly creepy and ugly.

“Twilight” on the silver screen: the silliness within the serious

Avery Ranum, Editor-in-Chief February 2, 2023

Twilight, starring Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, follows Bella Swan (Stewart) as she falls for the mysterious Edward Cullen (Pattinson) and is consequently plunged into the world...

Films in the same series are typically released within a few years of each other. However, the trend of waiting longer between film releases is becoming popular. This tends to leave the audience with a subpar second installment, using the anticipation as a quick cash grab instead of trying to produce a high quality film.

Long-awaited sequels threaten the quality of films

Julia Hubbell, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Sequels are a staple in the film industry. Building off the backs of the original work in hopes of expanding a cinematic universe. And while sequel installments are typically highly anticipated by the...

Released on Dec. 16, "Avatar: The Way of Water" was a complete and utter disappointment. From the revolving plot to the unnecessary characters, this film left much to be desired.

“Avatar: The Way of Water”: droning on and drowning the franchise

Amelia Galliford, Staff Reporter January 19, 2023

The release of the first “Avatar” movie was a large success. It has turned into a widely celebrated franchise and now has its own land located in Animal Kingdom. There is no doubt that there was excitement...

According to thefilmik.com, The Menu premiered in 3100 theaters on its first day, making over $3.6 million.

The Menu: a recipe to success

Abby Roberson, Staff Reporter November 28, 2022

Released to theaters on Nov. 18, “The Menu” quickly became a must-watch for movie goers across the country. Including excellent performances by actress Anya Taylor-Joy, who played Margot, and Ralph...

Hulu’s “Fresh”, starring Daisy Edgar Jones and Sebastian Stan, offers a devious plot in an interesting way. The Hulu original movie became available to watch on Mar. 4.

Hulu’s “Fresh” offers a fresh take on the rom-com and horror-thriller scene

Avery Ranum, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2022

“I’m gonna sell your meat.” These are not the typical words one might want to hear while watching a romantic-comedy movie. Yet these are uttered to the protagonist in “Fresh,” which premiered...

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