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"In a thrilling adventure, Villeneuve takes viewers on Paul’s journey of acceptance, revenge, and emotionally conflicting decision-making." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Two”: A visual spectacle & sci-fi triumph

Sarah Shockey March 18, 2024

The second installment of the franchise, “Dune: Part Two” brings the second half of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune” to life, a book that has long been considered the epitome...

"Stuhlbarg’s character explains how there is before bones and all and then there’s after. The phrase bones and all means quite literally what it says." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Eat your heart out: Exploring Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All” and teenage cannibalism

Daniela Garofalo December 8, 2022

Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All” is an adaptation of Camille DeAngelis’ novel about teenage cannibals on the road feeding their hunger.  This is lead actress, Taylor Russell’s, first...

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,...

"The movie itself contains stunning shots of desert dunes, beautiful close-up shots, and wonderful costume designs. Timothy Chalamet comes into his own with this role and showcases his potential for a serious and successful acting career." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Timothee Chalamet shines, but “Dune” leaves viewers confused & wanting more

Chelsea Valcourt November 10, 2021

A $5 ticket was all it took for me to see the new “Dune” movie, starring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, based on the 1965 science-fiction novel by Frank Herbert.  After walking up the stairs...

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