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Will Smith slaps Chris Rock on the Oscar stage. / Photo via marca.com

Oscars 2022: The Slap Seen Around the World

Chelsea Valcourt March 30, 2022

The 94th Academy Awards, held on March 27, was truly a night to remember. Celebrities and influencers alike flooded the red carpet to engage in and conduct interviews. Outfits were specially selected...

Pictured from left to right and then top to bottom, Benedict Cumberbatch in "Power of the Dog," Jude Hill in "Belfast," Ariana DeBose in "West Side Story," Timothée Chalamet in "Dune," Bradley Cooper in "Licorice Pizza," Will Smith in "King Richard," Olivia Colman in "The Lost Daughter," and Toko Miura in "Drive My Car." / Photo via slate.com

Western Film, “The Power of the Dog” Leads All Oscar Nominations, Lady Gaga and Others get Snubbed

Jennifer Rosado February 16, 2022

The 94th Academy Award nominations were announced on Feb. 8. With that came a lot of praise and uproar due to nominees and, perhaps, lack thereof in the world of film. For the first time in four years,...

"Besides the genius metaphor, what drove this film was the elite cast of superstar actors that filled every role. The small side characters were much more memorable because many were played by A-list celebrities." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Dark humor and A-List cast drive “Don’t Look Up”: A sharp satire on climate change ignorance

Luke Garcia February 9, 2022

In a unique film that uses satire to condemn ignorance, Leonardo Dicaprio and Jennifer Lawrence put on an all-time performance in the Oscar-nominated film, “Don’t Look Up.”  This hilarious,...

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Heller: Why the Oscars aren’t worth watching anymore

Alexander Heller February 13, 2019

The Oscars is one of the biggest nights in Hollywood and has been for nearly 90 years. Hollywood makes a big spectacle out of it, but what leaves a bad taste in my mouth throughout that night is the inevitable...

"The bond shared by the Amphibian Man and Eliza is the driving force of the movie. As a woman who is mute, her connection with the non-verbal creature surpasses friendship and makes its way to understanding and need for a being similar to herself." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Exploring the depths of “The Shape of Water”: A fairytale of love & acceptance

Jesse Mounce April 10, 2018

“The Shape of Water” dives deep into a fantasy thriller world, telling the fairytale of a woman who is mute and her search for companionship in a harsh society. A man spoke as the opening scene began...

The 90th Academy Awards were held on Sunday, March 4, 2018. -Photo from Pixabay.com

Bromke: The Oscars—In the Trash?

West Bromke March 7, 2018

This past Sunday, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles hosted the 90th Academy Awards. Once again, the entire nation's eye turned to Tinseltown to watch a group of rich celebrities give each other a series...

Grilli: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ is real life captured on film (Spoilers)

Louis Grilli March 21, 2017

The human experience is nearly inexplicable. When you ask an athlete what it was like to win the Super Bowl, they will say it was like something else. Winning the Super Bowl was maybe like falling in love...

Looking ahead to Hollywood’s biggest night, the 89th Academy Awards

Brianna Donahue February 22, 2017

‘Tis the season of award shows and red carpets yet again as the 89th Academy Awards airs Sunday night It is the time for people to gather around their TV sets to watch the beautiful celebrities commend...

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