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Shelby Oaks: The Best Horror Movie You’ve Never Heard Of

Shelby Oaks: The Best Horror Movie You’ve Never Heard Of

Ellie Andrews October 31, 2025

While browsing the internet, you might have seen a poster asking “What happened to Riley Brennan?” featuring nothing but a short description of her popular Youtube show (Paranormal Paranoids), how...

The Conjuring: Last Rites Review - Are We Really Still Doing This?

The Conjuring: Last Rites Review – Are We Really Still Doing This?

Ellie Andrews September 30, 2025

Spoilers for The Conjuring: Last Rites ahead. Horror buffs everywhere were shocked and dismayed to learn of the release of yet another Conjuring movie on September 5th. After three movies, two spin-offs,...

How to Train Your Dragon Review

How to Train Your Dragon Review

Dona Nguyen, Opinions Editor August 31, 2025

My brother and I went to watch the movie out of curiosity because we wondered if the movie was going to be the same as the original movie. Immediately, the movie became one of the top 10 most wasteful...

The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters

The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters

Varnika Arianathan and Dona Nguyen August 31, 2025

When the animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters was released on June 20, its producers didn’t anticipate the level of success it would reach in a matter of months. In fact, during the early stages of the...

Superman (2025) Made Me Love Superheroes Again

Superman (2025) Made Me Love Superheroes Again

Amalia Weix, Co-Editor-in-Chief August 31, 2025

Superman (2025) is an absolute delight. James Gunn, also known for his work on all three of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy films, has delivered a heartfelt, timely, and downright fun movie. Every single...

"The Fantastic Four: First Steps" Brings Something New To The MCU

“The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Brings Something New To The MCU

Henry Riley, Co-Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Sports Editor August 31, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps hit theaters on July 25th, raking in $506.3 million worldwide, surpassing both projections and this year’s Superman. The film is the second reboot of the Fantastic Four...

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)

Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning (No Spoilers!)

Ben Thom, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 31, 2025

Tom Cruise is back! (Did he ever leave?) Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning brings a bombastic conclusion to the Mission: Impossible franchise. With submarines and biplanes, TWO nuclear bombs, and...

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Universal Pictures Announces Another Ninety Fast & Furious Films

Amalia Weix March 31, 2025

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.   Universal Pictures shocked and delighted fans around the world with their recent confirmation of not one, not...

"Heart Eyes" Review: A Tropey, Fun Genre Mish-Mash

“Heart Eyes” Review: A Tropey, Fun Genre Mish-Mash

Max Knight March 1, 2025

Holiday slasher movies are a well-worn genre at this point, having resulted in numerous classics in the genre, from Halloween to Black Christmas to My Bloody Valentine, and for good reason— in what other...

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Emilia Perez and the Limits of Awards Ceremonies

Max Knight February 1, 2025

On January 23rd, 2025, the nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced to the world— an announcement which, in a typical year, I might cover in a ‘picks and predictions’ style article,...

What’s Next For Marvel In 2025?

Ben Thom February 1, 2025

Marvel. THE most successful film franchise has been floundering recently. Although box office hits such as Deadpool & Wolverine and critical hits like Agatha All Along are enough to keep the franchise...

The 10 Best Movies of 2024

The 10 Best Movies of 2024

Max Knight, Editor-in-Chief January 1, 2025

It’s January once again, which means it’s time for a ranking of the best movies last year had to offer (in my personal taste, of course; your ranking is just as valid)! 2024 was a year of cinematic...

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