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The Horizon Sun

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Frame of Wong Kar-wai’s “Fallen Angels,” featuring actress Michelle Reis

Wong Kar-wai: Hong Kong’s Most Highly Accredited Artist

Brandon Dosen, Editor of Features and Extras February 14, 2025

Hong Kong director, writer and producer Wong Kar-wai is a highly influential artist and auteur in the world of film. To be an auteur is to be distinctive and have a strong, cohesive filmography that is...

Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho

The Misunderstood Message of American Psycho

James Perlmutter, Columnist January 29, 2025

American Psycho is a slasher film from 2000, directed by Mary Harron. It is hilarious, terrifying, and an amazing satire of America. From the start of the movie the psychotic main character, Patrick Bateman,...

Poster for the “Wicked” movie.

“Wicked” Defying Gravity and Expectations

Elly Proctor, Columnist December 18, 2024

The first part of “Wicked” released on Nov. 22, 2024. It is based on the hit Broadway show of the same name, which debuted in 2003 and was written by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman. The show itself...

Several popular horror video games.

Horror’s Ability to Possess People

Jet Taft, Columnist April 19, 2024

Horror, since the concept's creation, has captivated many. The spooky atmospheres, the thrill of adrenaline as situations intensify, and the enthralling stories make horror a popular source of media. Yet...

Gru and his son in a trailer for the new movie

“Despicable Me 4” Announced

Erin McGinty, Columnist February 12, 2024

The “Despicable Me” franchise has become very popular since the first movie was released in 2010. The movies follow Gru, a wannabe villain, and his minions until he suddenly adopts three little girls....

Main characters of the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie

Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie has a Record-Breaking Opening Week

Jameson Kowalski, Managing Editor November 7, 2023

The Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) movie has been one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year ever since it was announced. The film is based off of the FNaF horror video game series, which...

True crime entertainment hurts the victims and society.

Is Our Society’s Obsession with True Crime Unhealthy?

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist May 23, 2023

Over the past few decades, the popularity of true crime has been ramping up. Podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and movies have introduced the genre to millions of people. However, while it may seem like...

Puppetry has created an entire new media style.

The Evolution of Puppetry in Media

Roya Ghahreman, Columnist May 23, 2023

Puppets were first made widely popular in western media by the introduction of “Sesame Street” on the National Education Television Network, which later became what we know today as Public Broadcasting...

"Paranormal Activity" shows the thrill of found footage.

Found Footage Horror

Sierra Perlmutter, Columnist May 19, 2023

In 1999, hit found-footage movie “The Blair Witch Project” was released, and the horror genre has never been the same. The movie follows a group of three college filmmakers as they attempt to make...

The film industry has a history of ruining beloved series.

The Failure of Film

Claire Satiroff, Columnist May 19, 2023

Book-to-movie adaptations have a history of continuously failing to bring the book to life. Though directors are often shamed, this can happen for numerous reasons. Things such as going off the original...

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