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The 501st Legion Bringing Joy and Changing Lives With Star Wars

This year’s Rhode Island Comic-Con (RICC) was invaded by the forces of the Empire. The 501st Legion are nothing to fear, however. They are a troupe of cosplayers standing for a good cause. “The 501st is an international costuming club that does screen-accurate Star Wars costumes,” said Ivory Racine, a two-year member of the 501st. “We are completely nonprofit, and we do charity work
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Netflix and Stephen King Do It Again with “1922”

As of lately, Netflix has been coming out with a number of different, new TV shows and movies that are fit for the community of those yearning for something new with their subscriptions. With new movies like “Gerald’s Game” and new TV like “Stranger Things: Season 2,” people have a good incentive to be on Netflix often. One newly released movie on Netflix that
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Netflick of the Week: Stranger Things

Netflix produces lots of popular original series and has streamed even more that had already begun to develop a large fan base while they were on television. “Stranger Things” was different, a Netflix original series that immediately generated a huge cult following and in only eight episodes became one of the streaming service’s most popular shows with a hotly anticipated second season. “Stranger Things”
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“Blade Runner 2049”: Real or Artificial

The sequel to the 1982 neo-noir classic, “Blade Runner 2049” is an intriguing, thought-provoking, sci-fi ride. It reels you in and takes hold with its stimulating ideas and captivating imagery. Director Denis Villeneuve breathed new life into an already established world with new characters and an intriguing story that doesn't feel like a retread of the past. In the future, the LAPD now uses
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Netflick of the Week: Gerald’s Game

We are incredibly lucky that Stephen King decided to become an author, rather than act on any of the deprived, terrifying ideas that come into his mind. “Gerald’s Game” is truly a story that only a master of suspense and horror could produce. TRIGGER WARNINGS: This film and review contain mentions of childhood sexual assault and graphic mutilation. Marital issues have plagued Gerald (Bruce
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“Black Films Matter” Film Series to Screen Oscar Winner “Moonlight”

Students have the opportunity to see Academy Award Best Picture-winner “Moonlight” tonight (October 4) as part of the School of Arts and Science’s latest film series, dubbed Black Films Matter. The series seeks to provide a space for discussion regarding race relations post-Ferguson. “This series happened to coincide with an extremely tense time in the United States surrounding the issue of race,” Said Dr.