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Actress Lily James portrays Pamela Anderson in the Feb 2022 mini series "Pam and Tommy."

Violated: How Hulu’s ‘Pam and Tommy’ misses the mark

Violet Smale, Contributing Writer / April 24, 2022

Hulu’s controversial new docudrama, “Pam & Tommy,” has sparked lively debate since it began streaming in early February. “The greatest love story ever sold,” brags the tagline of the eight-episode...

Do You or Do You Not? Netflix’s “Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” finds the messiest way to answer that question

Do You or Do You Not? Netflix’s “Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” finds the messiest way to answer that question

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic / April 24, 2022

Netflix has come out with yet another dating show, but this one has a twist. “Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” features six couples, where one person has issued an ultimatum. One person in each couple...

Protagonist Mei Lee embraces her mother Ming Lee as she partially transforms into her red panda form. Since the films Feb release, it has collected $11,100,000 through the international box office.

‘Turning Red’ is turning heads

Siona Chibber, Staff Writer / April 24, 2022

Told through the perspective of Meilin Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a thirteen year old Chinese Canadian, this story delves into her coming of age journey as she sets the stage for this fast-paced family comedy. The...

‘Father Stu’ is surprisingly impactful, emphasizes the power of faith

‘Father Stu’ is surprisingly impactful, emphasizes the power of faith

Nika Schoonover, Print Managing Editor / April 10, 2022

Mark Wahlberg takes on the role of Stuart Long, an amateur boxer turned Catholic priest, in his newest movie “Father Stu,” which comes to theaters on April 13. Wahlberg calls this movie a passion...

Will Smith hits Chris Rock across the faces at the 2022 Oscars after Rock made a joke about Jada, Will's wife.

Will Smith is a human with emotions like the rest of us

Donald Crocker, Staff Photographer / April 5, 2022

During the 2022 Oscars, Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, regarding her hair. Pinkett Smith has alopecia, a condition that leads to hair loss, and in turn, Smith slapped...

Kanye West in his own documentary titled "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" about his life.

Kanye’s documentary gives insight into his “jeen-yuhs” creative process throughout his career

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic / March 13, 2022

“jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” follows the almost 30-year career of Kanye West, a rapper, producer and newfound fashion mogul. This three-part documentary captures the intricacies of West both personally...

Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, the main character in the TV show Euphoria as a teenager addicted to drugs.

‘Euphoria’ creates another suspenseful season through destigmatization

Corey Schmidt, Copy Editor / March 7, 2022

After a season full of drug withdrawal, gaslighting and a theatrical exposé, “Euphoria” continues to go beyond being just another drama by destigmatizing drug use, sex work and sexuality. “I...

Revisiting the best 'Arthur' episodes upon the series' conclusion

Revisiting the best ‘Arthur’ episodes upon the series’ conclusion

Stephania Rodriguez / March 1, 2022

The PBS Kids Series “Arthur” bid farewell to television last week with its 25th and final season, comprising of four episodes. The longest-running children’s television series, “Arthur” has been...

Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett and Kevin Harrison Jr., Cyrano is based on a screen-write.

Review: Peter Dinklage carries ‘Cyrano’ movie-musical

Lauren Coates / February 28, 2022

In an awards season filled with musical-to-movie adaptations like “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” and “Tick, Tick… Boom!,” Hollywood’s latest movie-musical “Cyrano”...

Pictured here, Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor Sullivan.

‘Uncharted’: Poor video game adaptation, exciting adventure-film

Samantha Moilanen, Former Online Managing Editor / February 28, 2022

For a treasure-hunting action film adapted from a video game, “Uncharted” is the perfect film for a casual moviegoer looking for their next Marvel obsession, but fans of the video game will be severely...

Hollywood is lazy with its portrayal of the Black American experience

Hollywood is lazy with its portrayal of the Black American experience

Chinyere Ibeh, Music and Film Critic / February 20, 2022

The film industry has a history of portraying the experience of Black Americans in a problematic way. Hollywood tends to make films specifically about the trauma of Black people and profits by exploiting...

LGBTQIA+ Movies to watch this Valentines Day

LGBTQIA+ Movies to watch this Valentines Day

Lucas Madlangbayan, Contributing Writer / February 15, 2022

Watching movies on Valentine’s Day is a popular way to spend the holiday, with sites like TV Guide and ScreenRant curating lists of movies to watch with friends and loved ones. While these lists offer...

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