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The cinematic drags declared

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Art by Sacha Irick The Academy Awards, known unofficially as the Oscars, represent the best in cinema. The Golden Raspberry Awards pay tribute to the worst in cinema. Known as the Razzies, this entertainment awards show calls out the films and performances that upset film goers and film critics everywhere. Razzie voters, who paid for their membership,  released the … [Read more...] about The cinematic drags declared

Get ’20 Feet From Stardom’ and stars

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REELSTORIES Film Festival is set to hit a high note Jan. 30 with the featured documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” a 2014 Best Documentary Oscar contender that chronicles the lives of some of music’s most iconic backup singers. REELSTORIES’ selected feature films combine the best of culture, art and cinematography in riveting documentaries that capture the heart and essence … [Read more...] about Get ’20 Feet From Stardom’ and stars

Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life

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Photo Courtesy of Collider.com We’ve all seen our fair share of action thrillers, and there are many who groan at the thought of yet another save-the-world caper on the silver screen. Hollywood has left us with no shortage of what can easily become an unoriginal recreation of the typical spy story — full of gadgets and explosions, but short on thematic depth and character … [Read more...] about Tom Clancy’s creation comes to life

Necessary Target

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Photo by Marisa Padilla “Necessary Targets” tells the story of seven women who struggle through the Bosnian War. Set in the 1990s, it takes the audience back to a time of immense suffering and pain, yet offers enough comic relief to maintain a mild ambiance. The production of “Necessary Targets” is the first for the theatre department. It makes for a riveting experience … [Read more...] about Necessary Target