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Tag: movie review

“Get Out” had me by the opening credits

3 March 2017
Caitlin Troutman
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By now most of you have probably heard about Jordan Peele’s horror debut “Get Out.” You’ve probably heard that it is funny, bone-chilling, subversive and…

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Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling stun in “La La Land”

17 February 2017
Sydney Georges
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From the very beginning, Damien Chazelle’s  “La La Land” displays an exotic introduction of the hopes and dreams of young, aspiring adults who have left…

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“Ouija”: not as bad as you’d expect

4 November 2016
Caitlin Troutman
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After the first “Ouija” movie, I didn’t really expect for there to be a second film. That trope-fest received abysmal reviews, but it must have done…

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Movie Review: “Eye in the Sky”

22 April 2016
Dylan Jones
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“Eye In The Sky” was directed by Gavin Hood, who is also known for directing the 2013 film “Ender’s Game” and the 2007 film “Rendition.”…

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PLCinema: An overview of movies available to rent

19 February 2016
Amy Mullen
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Thanks to Missouri’s unpredictable weather, William Jewell’s campus may endure a harsh winter before the beautiful sunshine we experienced this week sticks around. For those…

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“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” and disapointment

12 February 2016
Alexandria Acord
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From the minute it was announced, “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” already had plenty of problems. Going through three directors and multiple recasts seemed to…

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James Bond is back in “Spectre”

13 November 2015
Evan Lott
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“Spectre” reminds the audience of the ghosts of past James Bond movies but refreshes the experience with a great deal of action and excitement. The…

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Man vs. machine: A review of the new “Steve Jobs” movie

23 October 2015
Stephen Herrera
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It is nearly impossible to measure the impact Steve Jobs had on the technical and social communities of the world. I am typing this review…

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What to watch on Halloween this year

23 October 2015
Brett Stone
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If you can get ahold of a Netflix account, whether it be your mom’s or your roommate’s, here are a few horror movie suggestions to…

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