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Gender-swapped characters are not a replacement for new characters.

OPINION: Hollywood needs original female characters

Hannah Lane December 13, 2024

In recent years, Hollywood has embraced a trend of gender-swapping traditionally male roles, seen in films like “She-Hulk” and the all-female “Ghostbusters” reboot. At first glance, these shifts...

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REVIEW: Top five holiday movie must-watches

Jackie Duran December 12, 2024

As the holiday season shifts from spooky to spirited, I love to spend my downtime with television. Toward the end of the year, holiday movies are great options for relaxation, but choosing which movie...

While popularity may seem exciting to many, it ends up causing a loss of quality friendships and weakens one's self-identity.

OPINION: Being popular should not be popular

Mia Rahbar April 24, 2024

Teenage movies have shown popular teenagers to be pretty, constantly in a relationship and maintaining a good status in their academic and public life. The non-popular characters in these movies are always...

OP-ED: Horror movies are the social commentary that we need

October 28, 2023

Many regard horror films as a source of adrenaline, oozing with gore, jumpscares and quick frights. Horror films, however, are worthwhile not just as graphic and disturbing thrills but as windows into...

Shows from other countries and cultures like "squid Game" have helped students feel a sense of belonging.

Students find value in proper film representation beyond stereotypes

Rebecca LaBarge January 14, 2022

In recent years, the popularity of shows and movies from places around the world, such as anime and K-dramas, has been at an all time high. According to CNET, since its release, people have watched more...

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