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Pictured in this movie poster is the two main characters Tim and Millie undergoing the unnatural force present in the movie.(Neon)

Together Will Get Under Your Skin

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

The following review is for a film rated R by the MPA. The film contains excessive profanity, blood and visceral gore, graphic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, violence against children and animals, partial...

Posters of the latest Conjuring film Last Rites shows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking in a shattered mirror while something demonic looks back at them. What Warner Bros. is calling the final film in the series is based on the final investigations by the real-life Warrens into the Smurl haunting in 1986. While Wilson and Farmiga still shine as the heart of the franchise, the slow pacing and convoluted storyline demonstrate why the franchise is on its deathbed. (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema)

Conjuring: Last Rites Bids a Much-Needed Farewell to the Warrens

Sarah Pearl, Staff Contributor September 16, 2025

The following review is for a film rated R by the MPA. The film contains mild profanity, extreme violence, blood, and visceral gore.   American cinema is currently going through a horror renaissance,...

One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)

Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen

Angeline Ontiveros, Staff Contributor September 13, 2025
2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the hit broadway musical “Hamilton” by Lin Manuel Miranda. The year not only sparks celebration for the beloved project but the cinematic release of the show in theaters.
Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) glide through the air while "falling with style" in the climactic scene of the original Toy Story. The film is getting a theatrical re-release for its thirtieth anniversary, and while not all the graphics have aged well, the story and spectacle of this masterpiece still hold up. (Disney/Pixar)

Toy Story Hits Theaters for 30th Anniversary

Kenzi Walls, Staff Contributer September 12, 2025
Toy Story is back in theaters, and while some animation indeed looks three decades old, seeing Buzz and Woody on the big screen is worth the price of admission.
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)

K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm

Angeline Ontiveros, Staff Contributor September 5, 2025
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ drives up millions of fans, becoming a hallmark in the animation industry and on Netflix.
Toothless and Hiccup are shown here trying to get along which would be the start of their friendship. Little did they know, that their friendship would lead to something awesome to happen in the movie. (DreamWorks)

How to Train Your Dragon Put Slight Twist on Classic Movie

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

How to Train Your Dragon, an animated movie that has now turned live action, came to theaters on Friday, June 13. As of mid-2025, this movie has made over $627 million worldwide. The writer and director...

One of the many children in the movie running off into the night. Finding out where these children went is what the entire movie revolves around(Warner Bros. Pictures)

Weapons Reloads the Mystery Genre

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer September 5, 2025

The following review is for a film rated R by the MPA. The film contains excessive profanity, blood and visceral gore, graphic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, children in peril, and implied sexual acts. Weapons...

7 Movies to Look Out For This Summer

7 Movies to Look Out For This Summer

Kendan Cartwright, Staff writer May 26, 2025

This summer is looking to have some very promising movies for the next two months. Ranging from superhero movies to action adventures, there is something for everyone this coming summer. Superman...

Final Destination Bloodlines is a must watch for any Final Destination movie lovers. The 6th movie keeps the watchers on the edge of their seats throughout the whole movie, with many plot twists and special effects added throughout as well. Courtesy of Warner Bros

Final Destination Bloodlines is Finally Here

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Staff Writer May 21, 2025

The Final Destination movie franchise reaches its 25th anniversary this year. The five-film series is notably the bloodiest franchise in horror not named The Purge (with 503 deaths) and is notable for...

The Minecraft Movie, which has been waited on for a while, has blown up in theaters. The movie is similar to the game, with a few differences here and there, but is overall a good watch for any Minecraft lovers. Courtesy of Warner Brothers

Minecraft Movie Frenzy

Carson Birdsall, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

Fans are swarming to see how the popular sandbox game has been adapted for the big screen as the eagerly awaited Minecraft movie finally opens in theaters. Starring Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Danielle...

Joe Goldberg returns to New York City with his wife Kate for the finale of You. This season brings plot twists, and excitement, guaranteeing to leave the watcher interested. ( Courtesy of Netflix)

You Ends with a Killer Finale

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

The famous stalker Joe Goldberg returns for a final stalking spree in You season 5. The final season came out on Netflix on April 24th, drawing fans and new watchers in. For the finale, Joe Goldberg...

“Well, the film is actually pretty genre fluid. It actually pushes into a lot of different genres but yes, vampires are one of the elements of the movie but that is not the only supernatural element” (Ryan Coogler)

In Sinners, Every Choice Comes with a Price

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

Award-winning Ryan Coogler continues his streak of excellent movies with Sinners, which stars Michael B. Jordan, Wunmi Mosaku, and Hailee Steinfeld, who all deliver amazing performances. The film revolves...