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‘IT Chapter Two’ conjures a mesmerizing, twisted circus of entertainment

Noah Levine September 9, 2019

After a two year wait, the sequel to “IT” has finally floated into theaters.  “IT Chapter Two” takes viewers to the small town of Derry, Maine, where the Losers’ Club...

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‘Midsommar Director’s Cut’ amplifies Ari Aster’s sun-soaked nightmare

Noah Levine September 3, 2019

Many people are scared of the dark, but what they should really fear is what lies in broad daylight.  Ari Aster brought his horror chops back to the big screen with his sophomore film, "Midsommar." Recently,...

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What is going on with Spider-Man in the MCU?

Noah Levine August 30, 2019

“I don’t feel so good, Mr. Stark” has a whole new meaning. On Aug. 20, film news site Deadline reported that Disney and Sony were unable to reach a financial agreement on the deal...

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‘IT’ fans discuss eager anticipation to float with Pennywise again in ‘Chapter Two’

Noah Levine August 28, 2019

On Sept. 6, audiences will truly float “two.” Pennywise has returned from his 27-year slumber and is ready to feast on the children of Derry, Maine, in the highly-anticipated film “IT...

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‘Ready or Not’ takes successful stab at original horror

Noah Levine August 26, 2019

Till death do us part has a whole new meaning. “Ready or Not” is a high-stakes horror film surrounding a newlywed bride who marries into the Le Domas family, notorious for taking pleasure...

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Top 5 blockbusters of the summer for college students

Noah Levine August 26, 2019

It’s a beautiful summer day, so the only logical thing to do is go to the movies. Summer 2019 was a great one for movies. Fans of every genre — from superhero flicks to shocking horror films,...

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‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ successfully resurrects childhood fear

Noah Levine August 13, 2019

The illustrations that haunted ‘90s childhoods are back, more alive than ever.  “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” is a film adaptation of the eponymous collection of short stories...

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‘Euphoria’s’ bizarre ending reflects show’s priority for sensationalism over substance

Denise Emerson August 6, 2019

Throughout its whole first season, “Euphoria” skirts the line between hard-hitting narratives and scandalous, shameless cop-outs. The show teeters on the edge of catering to an impressionable,...

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‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’ brings back 1960s Hollywood with unique Tarantino flair

Noah Levine July 30, 2019

Mr. Tarantino is back, and he’s brought cowboys, pitbulls, crazy cult members and — of course — more feet.  Acclaimed film director Quentin Tarantino has finished his ninth feature...

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‘Crawl’ swallows audiences with horrid writing, pacing

Noah Levine July 23, 2019

For a film all about alligators, this sure lacks bite. “Crawl” is a horror film directed by Alexandre Aja that follows competitive swimmer Haley (Kaya Scodelario) and her father (Barry Pepper)...

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‘The Lion King’ animation brings audience closer to live action

Isaiah Zaragoza July 23, 2019

“The Lion King,” released July 19, is another one of the many remakes that Disney has presented. In recent years, Disney directed its attention to recreating live-action films of their animated...

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‘The Art of Self-Defense’ is a parody done right

Isiaiah Zaragoza July 16, 2019

“The Art of Self-Defense” brings satire to the genre of martial arts films. In this dark comedy, a group of muggers attack Casey Davies (Jesse Eisenberg), a meek guy stuck in his daily routine....

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