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Little Women is a big success for Greta Gerwig

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 01/09/20 To the delight of audiences, the dynamic duo of Greta Gerwig and Saoirse Ronan reunite for another show-stopping, female-centered film in the new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. After their directing and leading lady debuts, respectively, in Ladybird, Gerwig and Ronan revived their partnership to bring a fresh perspective to a timeless classic. Set in New England … Continue reading Little Women is a big success for Greta Gerwig

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Kerry Washington shines in film adaptation of American Son

Colleen Hammond | Opinions Editor 11/7/19 Christopher Demos-Brown’s hit Broadway play is brought to life in the new star-studded Netflix drama, American Son. Set entirely in the waiting room of a south Florida police station,  American Son tells the story of an interracial couple (Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale) searching for their missing son with little assistance from a white police officer (Jeremy Jordan). Washington … Continue reading Kerry Washington shines in film adaptation of American Son

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The Umbrella Academy a fresh take on hero genre

Neil Runge | Staff Writer 02/21/19 Gothic and superhero aesthetics are usually on either side of a spectrum, but in the middle is Netflix’s newest show, The Umbrella Academy. Based on the comic book series written by former My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, this show brings something new to the ensemble superhero genre. It brings interesting characters with … Continue reading The Umbrella Academy a fresh take on hero genre

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