By Salena Moran and Evan Penrod | Staff Writers The 89th annual Oscar Awards highlighted Hollywood stars and those behind the scenes of many diverse and influential movies from 2016. This year showcased a unique variety of films ranging from musicals to science fiction to drama as well as many others. Justin Timberlake opened the show with his own upbeat Oscar nominated song, “CAN’T STOP … Continue reading 89th Oscars marred by Best Picture mistake
Fantastic Beasts – Brandon Addeo I have to start by (shamefully) admitting that I did not grow up reading the “Harry Potter” series or watching the movie adaptations. I only watched the movie series within the past three years — although, I think this gives me a unique lens to look at “Fantastic Beasts.” “Fantastic Beasts” takes place in the 1920s and follows the story … Continue reading Beasts, superheroes and amnesiac fish: Best movies of 2016
By Nicole Prieto | Staff Writer Based on a short story by acclaimed science fiction writer Ted Chiang, “Arrival” opened to wide release in U.S. theaters over the weekend — displaying a well-crafted, profound story grounded in universal messages of hope and understanding. Louise Banks (Amy Adams) is a linguist and professor who, at the start of her lecture on Portuguese, learns of the appearance … Continue reading ‘Arrival’ brings hopeful message about first alien contact
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