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Weekend Watch: Joell Vaca

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First year Joell Vaca recommends his favorite movie, “Baby Driver” (2017) because of the movie's star-studded cast and unique way of capturing the audience's attention. “It’s based on a Romeo and Juliet type love story but there's plenty of action and comedy and drama to go around," Vaca said. “Baby Driver” (2017) is rated “R”. __________________________ Follow the … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Joell Vaca

Weekend Watch: Matt Ott

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Junior Matt Ott recommends his favorite movie “Semi-Pro” (2008). The film is a comedic story about the basketball players of the American Basketball Association in the 1970's. Led by Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell) the Flint Tropics have to win enough games in order to merge with the other teams in the NBA. “It’s got everything," Ott said. "You've got a forbidden love story, … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Matt Ott

Weekend Watch: Lindsay Hack

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Junior Lindsay Hack recommends her favorite movie "The Martian" (2015). In the film, Mark Watney (played by Matt Damon) takes a trip to Mars in the year 2035 but a few things go wrong –– including how he will make it back to earth. “It's one of those movies you can rewatch all the time because you kind of forget parts of it and you're like, 'Oh yeah that's what happened,'" … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Lindsay Hack

Weekend Watch: Chase Nerison

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Junior Chase Nerison recommends his favorite action movie “Top Gun” (1986). The movie follows the story of Maverick (Tom Cruise) and Goose's naval pilot training at the Naval Fighter Weapons School. "It has something for everyone," Nerison said. "I think it's good for people of all ages." Paramount Pictures has slated a July 2021 premiere for the action film's sequel, … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Chase Nerison

Weekend Watch: Larson Altschul

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Junior Larson Altschul recommends his favorite romcom, "Valentine's Day" (2010) because movie has a star-studded cast and a quick-moving plot that is enjoyable for those 13 and under. "It's a story of a bunch of interconnected relationships," Altschul said "You don't even need to see it with your significant other." __________________________ Follow the Graphic on … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Larson Altschul