As Hollywood continues to scrape the bottom of the barrel for ideas, good sports movies remain uncommon. Here are a few that may have never achieved mainstream popularity, but still deliver the inspiring stories, captivating drama and unrelenting comedy that audiences crave from sports movies. “Trouble with the Curve” (2012)…
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Review: The Tragedy of MacBeth
Released in late 2021, “The Tragedy of Macbeth” was a hidden gem. The film was produced by A24, the same studio responsible for films such as “Midsommar” and “Uncut Gems.” Fans of A24 know that some of their films can be hit or miss – the indie company releasing films…
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Top 5 Sports Movies
When discussing movies that channel an array of emotions, you find yourself with a few select genres. Add in an underdog, and you have yourself only one genre: sports. There are many different sports movies and approaches that directors and producers take to them, but some are just better than…
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Top 10: Movies to stream
In our current age of social distancing and COVID-19 fear, a good movie that doesn’t require you to leave your house may be just what the doctor ordered. However, if you’re like me, choosing a movie available on Netflix or with the most basic Hulu subscription can be difficult. The…
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Top 10: Timothée Chalamet performances
At just 24 years old, Timothée Chalamet has already cemented his status as one of Hollywood’s darlings. His willingness to embrace androgyny and show sensitivity on and off the big screen have the potential to single-handedly rid the world of toxic masculinity. A striking jawline, ability to pull off fuschia…
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Diversity in Hollywood: authentic or not?
After a fantastic and diverse representation of Hollywood during the award season of 2018, the Hollywood Foreign Press and The Academy have spent the last two years tearing away at the progress made after “Moonlight” won Best Picture. Before delving into this year’s winners, it’s important to note the unfortunate…
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“It Chapter Two” : 3 hours of jump scares and WTFs
“IT Chapter Two” packed a punch at the box offices, bringing in around $91 million in the first weekend. While it may be one of the most anticipated movie releases of this year, it left me very scared and very confused. If you recall, “IT Chapter One” started off on…
Read More“Sully” is cleared for takeoff
Tom Hanks flies high as Captain “Sully” Sullenberger. On January 15, 2009, Flight 1549 from LaGuardia Airport began a terrifying twist of events in a mere minute and a half after takeoff. At approximately 2,800 feet, a flock of geese flew straight towards the plane, and many were sucked into the engines…
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What to look forward to in KC this summer
If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer in town, here is a good place to start. 1) Concerts Who doesn’t like music? Here is a list of concerts happening this summer in or near the Kansas City area: May 15 – Carrie Underwood @ the Sprint Center…
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