A great biopic manages to find a balance between these elements, upholding entertainment value while maintaining a complete and honest story. For the timespan that A Complete Unknown covers, it walks this line deftly.
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‘Y2K’ is an Entertaining Romp Through Late-’90s Nostalgia
Overall, Y2K’s charm is the thing that wins the audience over—at least, it won me over. Its eagerness combined with its unique story and wacky humor make it something special.
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‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter’ is the Holiday Entertainment We All Need
If you’re thinking a red-and-green performance is all you’re getting from the newcomer pop star, you’re in for a treat. Packed with hilarious skits and dialogue, you’ll find yourself ho-ho-ho-ing while sitting on your couch.
Movies, Review
Emerson Student Film ‘Glory and Gore’ Falls Short of Expectations
Despite the excitement for Glory and Gore, the film did not hold up to be much more than its enticing TikTok-friendly aesthetic. The background of the film’s plot is alluded to ineffectively, often feeling theatrical and ingenuine.
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‘Gladiator II’ is a Fitting Eulogy To Its Prequel
‘Gladiator II,’ the sequel to the original ‘Gladiator,’ is an intense film about duty and legacy. It boasts both an impressive cast and direction under Ridley Scott. Unfortunately, a few critiques guarantee it will never live up to the greatness of the first movie.
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‘Moana 2’ Floats in Lukewarm Water
Moana 2 shines bright in certain areas, like the movie’s animated tropical sunrises. Despite this, much like the waters of Polynesia, other aspects such as the pacing and soundtrack are lukewarm at best. Overall, the movie does not fill the footprint left by the original, but it still maintains the charm and no doubt is time well-spent for families who enjoyed the first film.
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‘Wicked’ is Defying Gravity, and Expectations
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, at the direction of director Jon Chu, took audiences to the faraway land of Oz with the debut of ‘Wicked.’
Arts, Movies
‘Red One’ is a Fun, Merry, and Action-Packed Adventure
The newest holiday movie ‘Red One’ is a jolly and eventful holiday escapade with some big-name actors and impressive creative directions.
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‘Small Things Like These’ is a Quiet and Poignant Reflection on One of Ireland’s Little Known Historical Truths
Small Things Like These is a beautiful, touching look into the lives of those who were victimized by these Magdalene laundries. These laundries were typically convents that typically preyed on young, unwed, and vulnerable women who engaged in premarital sex, were sexually abused, or were engaged in prostitution.
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‘Heretic’ Shines a Curious Light on Religious Horror
Tying together the discomfort and uncertainty of its themes, Heretic starts skillfully but loses some direction in what was nearly an impeccable addition to the religious horror genre.
