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Review: “Wicked: For Good,” the long (and long-awaited) end to the musical film
By NADIA BRACH | Nov. 26After a year's wait, the second half of the movie musical “Wicked” has been released.
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What makes a video game movie work
By BOB SECK | Apr. 8The movies that succeed do so because there’s a love and respect for what made them, and that’s shown in the movie.
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‘Smile 2’ Review
By AZIZA IBRAHIMI | Oct. 22, 2024The horror genre has seen a resurgence in psychological thrillers in recent years, becoming one of the most popular genres in theaters and streaming services. With everyone looking for a good scary movie to watch during the fall season, the release of “Smile 2” was a fantastic choice.
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‘Your history book did not do it justice’: WNED PBS produces civil rights documentary
By ALEX NOVAK | Nov. 8, 2023Locally produced film “The Niagara Movement” tackles unexplored truths about The Civil Rights Movement that aren’t in your history books.
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ inspires audiences to break away from their generational curses
By AJ FRANKLIN | Nov. 17, 2022“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” takes audiences through a heartfelt journey filled with hopeless grieving, laugh-worthy comedy, engaging battles and relentless characters.
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Why ‘Bojack Horseman’ is the most creative piece of storytelling in the streaming era
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Telling the story of a washed-up anthropomorphic equestrian actor in his mid-50’s, “BoJack Horseman” is so many shows wrapped into one.
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Greatest anime openings of all time
By JENNA QUINN , KARA ANDERSON and ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Whether you’re looking for a tale of crime, monsters or romance, The Spectrum’s list of compelling introductions are sure to lock you into your next anime binge.
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The best movies to watch for 4/20
By KAYLA STERNER and ALEX FALTER | Apr. 20, 2022Here’s a list of the top six movies to throw on while you’re sparking up this Wednesday.
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‘Peacemaker’ represents an interesting turning point for DCEU
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 23, 2022The DC Extended Universe has seen a rejuvenation of sorts as of late. After a string of less-than-stellar films and the fallout from the departure of Zack Snyder, movies like “The Suicide Squad” and “Shazam!” have showcased the universe beginning to relax.
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Five extraordinary movies from around the world
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 16, 2021The U.S. has dominated the film industry over the past century. Boasting widely-recognized talent, high-budget sequences and millions of dollars in sponsorship, Hollywood’s plethora of adventures rarely bore.
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‘The Eternals’ is an exciting glimpse into the future of Marvel
By ALEX FALTER | Nov. 9, 2021From the moment the opening notes of “Time” by Pink Floyd take form in the opening scene of “The Eternals,” it’s clear this is far from what Marvel fans are used to.
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UB introduces Chinese-language cinema lecture series
By ALEX FALTER | Oct. 12, 2021Last week, UB announced that a virtual lecture series focusing on Chinese-language speaking films will kick off on Oct. 21 at 4 p.m.
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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ provides an exciting glimpse into the future of the MCU
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 29, 2021The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken a backseat since the start of the pandemic, with upcoming films like “Black Widow” and “Eternals” being pushed back more than a year so spectators might watch them in theaters. As fans await those releases, Marvel Studios has begun rolling out original series on Disney+ to hold people over between films.
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‘Game of Thrones’ is 10 years old and still worth watching despite its flaws
By ALEX FALTER | Apr. 17, 2021Exactly one decade ago, the world was blessed with the release of the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”
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‘Solar Opposites’ returns as the best ‘Rick and Morty’ alternative
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 30, 2021Since its premiere in May 2020, the Hulu-exclusive animated series “Solar Opposites” has made its mark as one of the funniest adult cartoons on television.
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HBO Max gives comic fans the film they’ve longed for with ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’
By ALEX FALTER | Mar. 22, 2021From the opening scene, it becomes clear that “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is far from the “Justice League” viewers saw in 2017.
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‘Malcolm and Marie’ delivers as one of Netflix’s best original films in years
By ALEX FALTER | Feb. 8, 2021Netflix has saturated its platform with thousands of hours of original content over the past few years, with programming becoming more bold as time progresses. But sometimes, all we really need is something minimal.
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‘Hamilton’ star Leslie Odom Jr. discusses understanding yourself and the power of intention
By ALEXANDRA MOYEN | Oct. 17, 2020Leslie Odom Jr. said he wasn’t “athletically inclined” as a child, even though his father put him on “every” sports team within a “10-mile radius” of their Philadelphia home.
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ defies low expectations and doubts
By ANASTASIA WILDS | Feb. 16, 2020Movie: “Sonic the Hedgehog” Director: Jeff Fowler Starring: Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey Studio: Paramount Pictures Rating: 8/10
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92nd Academy Awards predictions and opinions
By ALEX WHETHAM | Feb. 7, 2020This Sunday, awards season is coming to a close with the 92nd Academy Awards. Despite being one of the latest award shows of the season, the Oscars always tend to generate the most buzz and controversy, thanks to persistent and valid criticism like #OscarsSoWhite.
