“Mulan” reboot causes controversy for Disney

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Lio Yifei, the actress who plays Mulan, comments on a social media platform about her support for the Hong Kong Police. After her comments, many posted hateful comments about her and the film and attempted to get people to boycott the movie. Photo courtesy of IMDb.

Since the announcement of the reboot of the classic Disney film from 1998, “Mulan” has been in headlines for many different reasons, ranging from political […]

“Call of the Wild” is a great family film that is a campy version of the original novel

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“Call of the Wild” (2020) is an adaptation of the 1903 American novel carrying the same name, by Jack London. The movie remained fairly accurate to the novel but played down many gruesome scenes and behaviors of the main character, Buck, in order to ensure that this movie remain true to its family rating. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios.

Following along with the trend of bringing old American classics to film, “Call of the Wild” (2020) bounded into theaters on Feb. 21, showing audiences its version of […]

P.S. I Still Love You strays far from its original book

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“P.S. I Still Love You” characters Peter Kavinsky and Lara Jean Covey celebrate during their first date of the movie. Throughout the film, the couple’s relationship was tested by demanding exes, new crushes, and the classic dilemma of balancing work and romance. Courtesy of IMDb.

The newest Netflix movie, “P.S. I Still Love You,” is the sequel to “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and the second book in […]

Chick-fil-A’s new Kale Crunch Side is a disappointment and is mediocre at best

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Chick-fil-A introduces their new side option, the Kale Crunch Side, nationwide in January 2020, offering it as a healthier alternative to the iconic waffle fries. However, the promised depiction (left) compared to the actual result (right) left much to be desired, both in quantity and quality. Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A (left) and Alexandra Gerges (right).

When people think about Chick-fil-A, usually the first thing that comes to mind is their waffle fries. But this New Year, Chick-fil-A seems to be jumping […]

“Little Women” (2019) is a love letter to author Louisa May Alcott

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Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures
Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

With so many successful adaptations of “Little Women” out there, in the form of two silent films, three major movies, a few television series, and even a […]

“Dolittle” does little for the film industry

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Dolittle hit theaters Jan. 17, 2020. With high expectations it had, it failed to impress many audience members worldwide and was met with scathing reviews. Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Dolittle,” not to be mistaken with the movie “Dr. Dolittle,” starring Eddie Murphy, isn’t the typical movie you’d expect so many high-profile celebrities to be a […]

Netflix’s “Marriage Story” is Best Picture material

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Powerful acting, cinematography, and writing capture the intimacies of divorce in Netflix's "Marriage Story." The film followed Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) a director-actor couple, who navigated a messy divorce with their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson). Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Ever since Noah Baumbach’s most recent project, “Marriage Story,” debuted at the Venice Film Festival, critics have said it was the best film of 2019. […]

“Fine Line” blends genres to create a wonderland of self-discovery

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"Fine Line," Harry Styles' debut album, makes use of colorful symbolism to create a unique album. The new album broke the mold Styles' first, building a new persona for Styles. Photo courtesy of Columbia Records.

Harry Styles’ sophomore album, “Fine Line,” has been long-awaited by fans and critics, and it surely did not disappoint. Blending many genres such as pop, […]

Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star show a whole new side of the beauty community

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Two popular YouTube stars Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star showcase their collaborated makeup palette by wearing eyeshadow from said palette. They have accumulated over 125 million views and continue to make sales every day. Courtesy of The Verge.

After Shane Dawson and Jeffree Star kept fans on the edge of their seats when releasing a series together starting off on Aug. 1st, 2018, they struck the […]