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“Annihilation,” Unique, Thoughtful, and Haunting

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"Annihilation," released February 23, truly set itself apart from other films released this year. It's unique in the sense that the events that take place over the course of the film are as unexplainable to the characters as they are to the audience. It makes the viewer feel empathy for the characters in what they go through in the movie, specifically Lena, the protagonist.
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“A Wrinkle in Time” Proves Its Relevancy With Timeless Message

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A Wrinkle in Time is a hard nut to crack. For those with dog-eared, bathtub-stained copies of the book from their childhoods, the movie both rises to the occasion as well as falls aggressively short. Those who do not have the reference point of the book may be just as disoriented by the shifting emotional tone and, at times, topsy-turvy visual effects. Madeline L’Engle’s
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Missed the Mark at The Oscars, But “I, Tonya” Sticks Its Landing

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Now that the winter Olympics are done, it is interesting to look back at the controversies and scandals that have come from the age-old sporting event. “I, Tonya” tells one of these stories in a powerful, yet delicate manner without glorifying events to persuade the audience. Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) is an American girl who spent most of her life training in ice skating.
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Controversial Season Finale of “The Bachelor” Shocks Audiences

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SPOILERS AHEAD. “The biggest night in Bachelor history.” The phrase repeated over and over throughout last night’s episode. After the "Women Tell All" special, everyone has been wondering how this season finale would play out. Caroline Lunny, a contestant sent home earlier this season, used her time on the Tell All stage to say to Arie, “I know what you did, and I don’t
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“Of Ebony Embers” Returns to the Renaissance

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On the evening of February 21 in Walker Auditorium, a packed house was treated to a performance of music and theater called “Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance.” The show is a mix of music and theater that celebrates the lives of great African-American poets such as Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude Mckay. The musicians comprising the core ensemble are Ju
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The Oscars: The Academy, The Actors, The Activism

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The 90th Oscars Academy Awards have sat at centerstage in everybody’s minds, particularly for the avid movie buff. But even the regular movie-goer (who has not spent the past year on a diet of purely popcorn) can find enjoyment in an evening of finger food, musical performances and what is becoming commonplace calls to action and activism. Anyone who has been keeping up with
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Tiny Moving Parts’ “Swell,” Loss in a Different Light

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Tiny Moving Parts, a Midwest-emo band out of Minnesota, released their fourth album, “Swell,” on January 26. The band has steadily grown over the years and with each release. Their sound has evolved from jangly emo instrumentals lacking any punch and whiny and grating vocals to a heavier sound, with improved vocals that allow for more emotional expression.  “Swell” is the perfection of the
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“Molly’s Game” is Worth Playing

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In a world full of fake, Hollywoodized true stories, director Aaron Sorkin keeps “Molly’s Game” entertainment value high while ensuring the facts stay true to the real story. Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) began ranked third in North America for women’s skiers with seemingly nothing in her way. When an accident happens on the slopes costs Molly her Olympic career, she takes some time off
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