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Straight Outta Southside Cinema
Cheyenne Dorsagno, Copy Editor
F. Gary Gray’s film Straight Outta Compton chronicles the coming up of what has been called “the world’s most dangerous group,” the self-proclaimed rap ensemble, N.W.A. …
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To Grandmother’s House We Go
Emily Testa, Contributing Writer
The Visit is a pleasant surprise, and a suspenseful, laughter-filled ride. M. Night Shyamalan, director of the acclaimed blockbusters, Signs and The Sixth Sense, has brought …
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‘Whiplash’ Earns Spot Amongst Best Films of the Year
Pat Boody, Staff Writer
Film is an ideal medium through which to evoke emotion, to amaze or to inspire. The film “Whiplash” accomplishes all of this. In an era when …
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Interstellar Inspires Universal Awe
Tim Greene, Staff Writer 
“Interstellar,” written and directed by Christopher Nolan ,of “The Dark Knight “Trilogy, hit theatres November 7. Anyone familiar with Nolan’s work knows that his films are …
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The Maze Runner Comes to The Big Screen
Time Greene, Contributing Writer
You open your eyes and see nothing. You are surrounded by darkness, a flash of light streaks by you and just as fast as it appears, …
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Marvel Studios and its Cinematic Universe
Tim Greene, Contributing Writer 
On February 18, the first trailer for the tenth film by Marvel Studios, “Guardians of the Galaxy,” was released. Being the only Marvel film this …
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From Novel to Film, How Does ‘The Giver’ Compare?
Reilly Van Dyke, Staff Writer
Directed by Phillip Noyce and based off the 1994 Newbery Medal award winning novel by Lois Lowry, “The Giver” was released in theaters on August …
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Mickey Rooney: A Life Spent In the Spotlight
Hannah Griesel, Staff Writer
Mickey Rooney is a legendary man. His career spanned almost 90 years, beginning as Mickey McBan in 1926’s “Not to Be Trusted” and ending with roles …
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With Ample Suspense and Clever Storytelling, “Oculus” Delivers
Taylor Hoysradt, Staff Writer
Ever since the releases of films such as “The Conjuring” and “Insidious 2,” horror fans have been treated to movies that have strayed from the path …
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“Divergent” Strays from Novel, Leaving Little Effect As Film
Emily Manchester, Contributing Writer
An evolving trend among young adult literary fiction is the emergence of coming-of-age heroines who rebel against dystopian societies. First, there was Katniss in “The Hunger …