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Movie Review: ‘Wicked For Good’ Defies Gravity and Expectations

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Photo courtesy of Universal PicturesTransparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer."Wicked For Good," is the long-awaited second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked." With the immense success of the … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Wicked For Good’ Defies Gravity and Expectations

Opinion: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is Phenomenal

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Transparency item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. "KPop Demon Hunters" doesn't sound like the type of movie to give its viewers chills, deeply communicate a heartfelt message or break Netflix and Spotify records. The majority of times I have mentioned it to friends, their … [Read more...] about Opinion: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is Phenomenal

Movie Review: ‘Anora’ is Equal Parts Hilarious and Sincerely Beautiful

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Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. “Anora” is many things, but like its titular character, it can’t be neatly defined. One moment, it’s an ultra-steamy rom-com, and the next, a no-holds-barred screwball comedy, before … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Anora’ is Equal Parts Hilarious and Sincerely Beautiful

Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Foils The Wrong Genre

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Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer. On the one hand, “Joker: Folie á Deux” doesn’t gravely suffer from most of the original film’s biggest flaws: overbearing pretentiousness, ham-fisted themes and an unoriginal premise … [Read more...] about Movie Review: ‘Joker: Folie á Deux’ Foils The Wrong Genre

Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition

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Nimona draws up plans in front of the murder wall in Ballister’s secret hideout. Despite challenges with production and COVID-19, “Nimona” made its way to the screen June 23. Photo courtesy of Netflix Content Warning: This story mentions the topic of suicide. Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to … [Read more...] about Film Review: Totally Metal ‘Nimona’ Movie Challenges Tradition