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Why Hollywood Packs Its Biggest Films into the Summer
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Learn more about the story behind the film; why the theatres are empty in the summer, and why the showings are tame in the more chill seasons. The summer of 2025 brought a wave of major studio releases, starting with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and Thunderbolts in May, followed by titles like Superman, F1:…
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Movie analysis & review: The Long Walk (2025)
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A story based on a successful novel that does not have an outlined protagonist, how did they execute it? The Long Walk (2025), directed by Francis Lawrence, is the new adaptation of Stephen King’s 1979 novel of the same name. Set in alternative America, the story follows fifty teenage boys as they participate in the…
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Superman (2025): A Beacon of Hope amid crises
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This Summer, the latest Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, crashed into theatre with a hopeful message. Recently, with the abundance of tragic news across the globe, it is easy to feel hopeless. This movie acts as a beacon in the darkness, offering a kinder perspective to its viewers. In the film, many of the…
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Bite This: Your Guide to Vampire Media this Halloween
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From romantic portrayals to deep betrayals, you’ll find a perfect recommendation. If you’re looking for the perfect way to sink your teeth into Halloween, vampire media never disappoints. Whether you are in the mood for a gothic tragedy or something campy, there is always a new vampire story to consume. Throughout the years, vampires have…
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A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) — Caught in the Vortex of Sin
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A Southern belle’s facade, a brute’s raw dominance, and a sister caught in between — Kazan’s classic thrives not on heroes, but on the chaos of flawed humanity The film, A Streetcar Named Desire, has been hailed as masterful for many reasons, particularly for its lush setting, lively spectacle, and groundbreaking cinematic performances. While all…
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Taylor Swift said to Travis: “You belong with me”
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After two years of dating, music superstar Taylor Swift announced her engagement to 3-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce. Ever since her debut in 2006, Taylor Swift has been the face of teenage romance in the music industry. For many years, Swift has used her musical platform as a means of expressing her innermost feelings…
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Christmas in July: puppets, talking snowmen, and a feast of nostalgia
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If you are anything like me, you are not a “summer person.” You likely clicked on this article because you are the type who enjoys the cooler months — rainy days and snowstorms provide you comfort, and you would rather watch a movie or read a book than go kayaking on a lake, or (god…
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Ways to spend the rest of your summer in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Looking for things to do in August before the summer’s over? Kitchener-Waterloo has a long list of activities and attractions to keep the next month exciting. Every week you can head to Uptown Waterloo to catch regular events that are entirely free. Check out the Uptown Night Market every Thursday from 7 p.m. to 10…
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Sun Life donates $750,000 to support physical activity programming for youth
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With a $750,000 donation to be given over the course of five years, the Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities (CHC) can continue its mission of providing affordable and accessible physical activity to children and youth in the community. The Sun Life Centre for Healthy Communities, formerly known as the Sun Life Centre for Physically Active…
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My first Toronto pride experience
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There’s something about hundreds of people coming together to celebrate each other’s identities and fight for each other’s freedom that gives one hope for the future. I got to be one of those hundreds as I recently made the trek to Toronto for the 2023 Toronto Pride Parade. Despite being a proudly out genderqueer person…
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