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Once Again Robert Eggers Delivers With His Newest Film, "The Lighthouse"

Nov 12, 2019

The reason I love movies, is that for two hours I can enter another world. All my worries and doubts take a back seat, and I become a part of a new reality. This is especially the case in Robert Egger’s "The Lighthouse," starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.

Movie and Television News

The Two Worst Movies Of The 21st Century

Matthew Fraga

Nov 7, 2019

What makes a bad movie? When thinking about this question, I like to contemplate a variety of factors. I consider how bad the acting is, how underdeveloped story is, and how often the director disrespects the audience’s intelligence. I also like to think about how true the movie is to its intended genre. Is the horror movie scary? Is the comedy funny? Sure, these are subjective standards. What I find funny, you may not and vice versa. However, I think the true test of how bad a movie is depends on how you react during the film. Are you constantly checking the time on your phone? Does it take multiple viewings to get through the movie?

Movie and Television News

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Final Trailer Breakdown

Matthew Fraga

Oct 24, 2019

This is it, the final chapter in a franchise that has spanned five decades. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be the third epsiode in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and the ninth and final episode in the “Skywalker Saga.” J.J. Abrams will once again be directing the film. He directed Episode 7, the first in the sequel trilogy. Abrams took a hiatus leaving Rian Johnson to direct Episode 8. Many were disappointed by Johnson’s effort, saying that there was a disconnect between the first two films. Abrams will surely have his work cut out for him in wrapping up countless story lines in a satisfactory manner. Though, if anyone can do it, it’s him.

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El Camino: The Satisfying Epilogue To A Beloved Series

Matthew Fraga

Oct 27, 2019

It’s been six years since the hit show breaking bad concluded. Many regard the finale as one of best of all time, myself included. However, for as good as it was, there was always one questions lingering: What happened to Jesse? The final time we see him in the finale he is busting through the fence of the Nazi compound in Todd’s El Camino, as a battered, broken man.

Lifestyle

THE SELF-LOVE SERIES (CHAPTER ONE): THE ART OF NOT GIVING A FUCK

Yingyee Xiong

Oct 26, 2019

This series is an ongoing series as I still struggle with self-worth, self-doubt, and confidence. Within this series, they are more of letters to myself with the goal of hoping to extend it to my audience. For those who are going through the same emotions as me: self-doubt, self-love, and trying to find our value and purpose in life, I hope to extend it to you; therefore, welcome to my SELF-LOVE series.

Movie and Television News

October Movie Releases That You Cannot Miss

Matthew Fraga

Oct 17, 2019

There are only two and half months left in 2019, but still a lot of movies to see. Many Oscar contenders have yet to release, but there has been a lot of buzz around films coming out of the Toronto, New York, and Cannes Film Festivals. To no surprise, industry heavyweights like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Willem Dafoe have films releasing this year. For this list, I have chosen to include October releases that you must see. I will be making separate lists for November and December. Only time will tell which films rise to the top, but here are some can’t miss movies for the month of October.

Everybody's Got One

Zurawik: Maher, Baldwin, Oliver, Colbert: Political satire thrives in Trump era

NewsPlexus Media

Feb 22, 2019

David Zurawik of The Baltimore Sun takes comfort in one aspect of the Trump presidency: the laughter it has wrought on late night television from comedians who are an important part of the national political conversation even as they satirize its plots and players

Everybody's Got One

Jussie Smollett case a reminder that 1 false accuser can hurt all future victims

NewsPlexus Media

Feb 22, 2019

Christine Flowers, lawyer and columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, points to cases where false allegations such as the attack actor Jussie Smolett is accused of fabricating have made it harder for real victims to prove their credibility. "When we are faced with even one case of lying, it makes it even harder for victims to prove themselves," she writes. "I don't know if Jussie Smollett made up his story or not. But I do know that the consequences of false accusations are severe, and often tragic.