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"Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song," "Malcolm X," "Moonlight" and "The Inheritance" are some of the most influential and important movies in Black cinema.

For Black History Month, watch these influential films

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

February is celebrated in the U.S. as Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black history in America, and the many significant cultural moments and achievements of the Black community that happens year-round.  One...

Nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards were announced Feb. 8, causing great debate over who was snubbed or over-nominated.

Oscars 2022: Top snubs, firsts and surprises

Val Watson, Asst. Social Media Manager February 15, 2022

The Academy announced their 2022 Oscar nominations on Feb. 8, and I have a few words.  In the past decade, The Academy has been accused of being "outdated," "out-of-touch" and downright "useless" by...

“The Notebook,” “Titanic,” “10 Things I Hate About You” and “50 First Dates” are just some of the movies you should watch this Valentine’s Day.

10 romance movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Morgan Torre, Copy Editor February 8, 2022

To be completely honest, it takes a lot for me to finish a television series or even a movie. For some reason, I become bored with the plotlines and characters early on in the stories.  That’s what...

These anime movies are perfect to cry to on Valentine's Day including "Violet Evergarden."

Cry on Valentine’s Day with these anime movies

Thomas Pholnikorn, Staff Writer February 8, 2022

Every lonely single deserves a good cry while watching anime this upcoming Valentine’s Day. Now that Anime has become more mainstream, there are a few iconic anime movies and series that new fans...

There's a movie for everyone: here's what you can watch this Valentine's Day

There’s a movie for everyone: here’s what you can watch this Valentine’s Day

Abby O’Connor, Arts Editor February 8, 2022

That dreaded holiday is just around the corner, the one you either get to celebrate or get to sit on the sidelines with contempt as everyone around you shows off how happy and in love they are. That’s...

Jenna Ortega stars in HBO's "The Fallout."

‘The Fallout’ tackles the reality of grief and redefining yourself

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor February 8, 2022

Trigger warning: gun violence Spoilers ahead In a time when many films revolving around tragedy are premiering, a new release stands out from the crowd.  “The Fallout,” directed by Megan...

Penelope Cruz and Milena Smit in "Parallel Mothers."

‘Parallel Mothers’ explores motherhood and ancestral trauma

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

The superlative Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar has returned with his 22nd film, “Parallel Mothers,” or in Spanish, “Madres paralelas.”  The film features many of the identifiable and pervasive...

Barbie Ferreira, Alexa Demie and Sydney Sweeney in season 2, episode 3 of HBO's "Euphoria."

‘Euphoria’ returns for an explosive second season

Emily Beatty, Staff Writer February 1, 2022

TW: drug usage Contains spoilers for season one of “Euphoria”  HBO’s critically acclaimed show “Euphoria” has returned to the small screen for a second season, pulling out another round...

Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in A24's "The Tragedy of Macbeth."

‘Tragedy of Macbeth’ is a cinematography masterclass

Alec Maskell, Journal Contributor January 17, 2022

Joel Coen, one of the Coen brothers and known for films such as “Fargo,” “The Big Lebowski” and “No Country for Old Men,” has embarked on his first solo directorial debut, at A24, with “The...

Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman in the "Licorice Pizza," which is nominated for three Academy Awards.

‘Licorice Pizza’ is a sweet treat

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor January 8, 2022

From the moment “Licorice Pizza” opens, you know you are in for a pop culture treat.  Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest flick immerses viewers in a saturated 1973 Californian summer through a nostalgic...

Kristen Stewart portrays Princess Diana with grace and honor in “Spencer,” but other biopics fail to do so.

The people’s princess deserves better than ‘Diana The Musical’

Imani Hill, Graduate Contributor December 7, 2021

August 31, 1997, was a day when the whole world stopped. Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales, died unexpectedly in a car crash in France. She had just come out of a disastrous divorce from Prince...

Adam Driver stars as Maurizio Gucci and Lady Gaga stars as Patrizia Reggiani in Ridley Scott’s "House of Gucci."

‘House of Gucci’ combines romance and chaos

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor December 7, 2021

In the film adaption of Sara Gay Forden’s book “House of Gucci,” filmmakers took their audience right into the heart of the true, and tragic, love story between less-than-wealthy Patrizia Reggiani,...

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