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“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” was released on Nov. 17, 2023. Based on the popular novel by author Suzanne Collins, the film has grossed over $300 million globally.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is a thought-provoking addition to the popular franchise

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2024

Disclaimer: This review contains spoilers. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the long-awaited prequel to the “Hunger Games” trilogy. The movie is set in Panem, a futuristic...

Located in the woods, Peter Sutherland and Rose Larkin escape the cabin hideout just before they were trailed to be killed. “The Night Agent,” starring Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, the protagonist, was released on Netflix March 23.

“The Night Agent”: A D.C. Metro bombing to a presidential coup

Samari Sanders, Staff Writer May 3, 2023

Disclaimer: This review mentions murder and contains spoilers  What started as a novel published in 2019 has become the biggest Netflix debut since the show “Wednesday” — “The Night Agent.”...

The cover of “Disenchanted” depicts the returning cast from the original “Enchanted” and added roles. We love this movie series, but we were shocked at the announcement of a sequel. Between reused plot lines and confusing character arcs, “Disenchanted” was underwhelming.

“Disenchanted:” the Disney sequel we didn’t need

Elle Rotter and Emily Early December 21, 2022

“Enchanted:” a princess is thrown into the harsh reality of New York City, only to find herself and fall in love along the way. “Disenchanted:” a perfect plotline ruined by Disney’s attempt...

Turning Red movie poster

Why “Turning Red” is turning heads

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2022

To be honest, I went into "Turning Red" with low expectations. I had seen reviews on social media accusing the producers of pandering, or panda-ring, to Asians, and movies on Disney Plus have disappointed...

The featured poster for Disney's "Encanto" featuring Mirabel Madrigal and her family.

We should talk about Bruno: The truth is, we’re not all perfect

Emily Early and Audrey Ghosh February 28, 2022

Disney’s “Encanto” is a fun and colorful movie while still incorporating profound hidden messages, as Disney often does. With a box office of $234.2 million, “Encanto” has taken the world by...

The streaming wars have begun, and movie studios are scrambling to establish a successful SVOD service.

2021 Viewing Guide: What to watch and where to watch it

Thomas Bruns, Opinions/A&E editor January 20, 2021

This is a confusing time for movie fans. With constant delays and cancellations, it can be hard to keep track of when your favorite upcoming movie or series is coming out. With the movie industry changing...

After analyzing Netflix’s never ending selection of shows, I decided to find ones that I thought were binge-worthy. So, sit back and relax, because this list is the perfect solution to your boredom.

Top Netflix shows: Quarantine edition

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer April 20, 2020

With no end in sight, the Coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the American lifestyle, affecting many families and individuals. From self-isolation advisories to mandatory stay at home orders, everyone in...

Parasite wins Best Picture in watershed moment for Hollywood

Angie Jia, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, Twitter or virtually any social media platform this week, you’ve probably noticed that a film called “Parasite” won an Oscar for Best Picture. You probably...

Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen and Florence Pugh as the March sisters in "Little Women."

Greta Gerwig creates a modern masterpiece with classic novel “Little Women”

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 27, 2019

In the movie (and book!) “Little Women,” Meg March declares that “it’s so dreadful to be poor!” It’s a widely understood fact that to be lacking makes one sad, but both movie-goers and classic...

"Knives Out," starring Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig, was released Nov. 27.

These movies are ‘snow’ joke

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 16, 2019

As the temperatures drop, people may think that it’s the holiday season or finals season, but really, it’s Oscars season. The end of the year brings tons of anticipated films to local theaters, making...