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Get in loser, we’re going to the movies : New “Mean Girls” movie earns 4 stars in my Burn Book

By Lauren Kaled, Staff Reporter February 13, 2024

The remake of “Mean Girls,” which came out Jan. 12, is the latest in the franchise. In 2004, the first “Mean Girls” movie became a cult classic, leading to a 2011 sequel and a 2018 musical. The...

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Prequel fails to fly with original series

By Mary Bentley, Web Editor December 17, 2023

Eight years after “Mockingjay Part 2” came out, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" was released on Nov. 17, 2023. The movie explores the challenges future President Snow faces during the events...

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Swift brings concert magic to theaters

By Josie Cueter and Kate Kasuba November 8, 2023

Are you “Ready For It?” We weren’t. From her Debut era to her Midnights era, Taylor Swift has been a huge role model in many lives because of her relatable songs and her kindhearted personality....

Something smells fishy: “The Little Mermaid” live action

Something smells fishy: “The Little Mermaid” live action

By Sasha Poradun, Staff Reporter June 7, 2023

A live-action version of the beloved fairy tale and classic Disney narrative that we grew up on “The Little Mermaid” was released on May 26. As we all know, the tale is about a headstrong mermaid princess...

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” successfully brings video game to life

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” successfully brings video game to life

By Grace Rossman, Managing Editor May 9, 2023

From the small screen of my old Nintendo Gameboy, to the big screen of movie theaters everywhere, Super Mario Bros. has come a long way. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” hit the theater on April 5, bringing...

“Quantumania” is a colossal disappointment

“Quantumania” is a colossal disappointment

By Maggie Dunn, Staff Reporter April 13, 2023

If you are looking for a fast-paced superhero movie, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” might be worth checking out, but only if you can overlook its numerous flaws. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”...

A story of love and loss inspires and uplifts: “A Man Called Otto” movie perfectly portrays heartfelt novel

A story of love and loss inspires and uplifts: “A Man Called Otto” movie perfectly portrays heartfelt novel

By Sophia Dragich, Section Editor February 6, 2023

If you are looking for a sweet, heartfelt and uplifting movie that perfectly portrays the novel it was inspired by, “A Man Called Otto” is the film for you. Premiering in theaters on Jan. 13, this...

Avatar 2: The Way of The Water was worth the wait

Avatar 2: The Way of The Water was worth the wait

By Mia Schultz, Intern January 5, 2023

If you're looking for an action filled experience or just a good cry, Avatar: The Way of Water is the movie for you. The film is an eye-opening, refreshing and fun movie. With its amazing graphics and...

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a sequel that honors a king

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a sequel that honors a king

By Lauren Kaled, Intern December 5, 2022

Following the sudden loss of Chadwick Boseman to cancer, the actor who played Black Panther, many became curious about how Marvel Studios would handle his character's sudden disappearance from the films....

Doctor Strange madness in the multiverse

Doctor Strange madness in the multiverse

By Allie McIntyre, Staff Reporter May 18, 2022

After almost six years since his first film, Steven Strange and his mystical world of magic is back. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,”  the newest PG-13 Marvel movie was released on May...

Stuck in the web: “Spider-Man: No Way Home

Stuck in the web: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”

By Thomas Jones, Intern January 11, 2022

The new “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is an action packed movie about a hero that will inspire you to want to make a change for the better. The movie became the second-biggest box office opening of any...

A Monstrous Smack-Down: Kong vs. Godzilla Review

A Monstrous Smack-Down: Kong vs. Godzilla Review

By Brandon Miller, Staff Reporter April 16, 2021

Every once in a while it’s nice to have a movie that you can just turn off your brain while watching. That might sound like an insult, but it’s what makes this movie so fun. Kong vs. Godzilla is the...

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