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This 1993 Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus is one of the best Halloween films out there.

Fall Movie Guide

Emily Evans, Entertainment writer November 24, 2023

Autumn blows cool air through your propped window as the scent of pumpkin bread baking in the oven wafts through the house. You want nothing more than to snuggle up with a blanket and watch a movie. Yeah,...

This summer has been accompanied by the release of highly-anticipated blockbusters. As a result, I’ve spent my free time trying to get the best deals on tickets and score good seats at the cinema. Below are my (spoilery) reviews.

Summer on the big screen

Khadija Khan, Editor-in-chief September 18, 2023

The 1996 version puts a modern spin on Shakespeare’s classic play, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.

If you need a good cry…

Elizabeth Niedringhaus, entertainment editor February 3, 2023

Sure, rom-coms are fun to watch, but they also rub in every aspect of the perfect relationship you don’t have. A devoted partner, open communication and trust. Even if you aren’t in a relationship,...

Many new movies, music and more is set to release in 2023.

Coming soon in 2023: entertainment

Sophia Webb, entertainment writer January 30, 2023

The promise of new releases in the entertainment industry is on its way and students are looking forward to movies, music and more that will guide them through 2023. From “Dune: Part Two” to a second...

From classics to modern hits, these five movies are a go-to when it comes to invoking the holiday spirit.

Top five Christmas movies to watch during the holiday season

Ava Tebo, web editor December 6, 2022

  *opinions Entering the holiday season, Christmas movies are all the rage. From classics to modern hits, these five movies are a go-to when it comes to invoking the holiday spirit. Rating on...

These two character tropes, the “manic pixie dream boy and girl,” (MPDG and MPDB, respectively) are everywhere – not just in films. They infiltrate our music, our media and our romanticization of certain rock stars and celebrities.

The girl/boy of your (manic pixie) dreams

Kate Schreiber, editor-in-chief March 9, 2022

*Opinion She’s blue-haired with a mysterious sparkle in her eyes. Her job is to save our soft, painfully helpless male protagonist from his greatest enemy: himself. Eyeroll, I know. Think Ramona Flowers...

“The Fallout” follows the lives of high schoolers after a school shooting.

HBO’s The Fallout Review

Rachel Finan, web editor March 1, 2022

Director Megan Park’s “The Fallout” isn’t for the faint of heart, but a film about a school shooting isn’t supposed to be lighthearted. The movie starts with an all-too-common stereotype used...

Emma Frizzells, art editor, take on favorite comfort movie.

Artists’ take #9: Favorite comfort movie

January 11, 2022

At the start of each TKC cycle, the artists are given a prompt for “Artists’ Take.” This cycle’s prompt is “favorite comfort movie.” “Artists’ Take” is an opportunity for TKC’s artists...

Five things to look forward to in 2022

Five things to look forward to in 2022

Kailey Shirrell, social media editor January 6, 2022

Welcome to 2022, an entertainment year unlike any other. There are so many things to watch, do and explore. From video games to meteor showers, 2022 has it all. With the fast paced year of 2021, take 2022...

Netflix has made several holiday movies in the past few years to appeal to their winter-loving audience.

Netflix holiday movie guide

Lydia Drake, features writer December 7, 2021

Winter break is just a few weeks away, and what better way to get in the spirit than with a holiday movie? Netflix has made several holiday movies in the past few years to appeal to their winter-loving...

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