arts
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The continuing rise and popularity of fan fiction
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Many books published today are products of fanfiction. To those from previous generations who likely have never even heard the term before, this information may be quite shocking. For the uninitiated, the term “fanfiction” is defined by Merriam-Webster as “stories involving popular fictional characters that are written by fans and often posted on the Internet”…
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The return of the biggest night in hollywood
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The Dolby Theater in Los Angeles is being prepared as we speak. After a full year without a proper ceremony, the Academy Awards is planning for a full-fledged return this March. Better known as the Oscars, this prestigious ceremony aims to celebrate the greatest films released during the previous year. The event is widely referred…
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The representation of traditional news media in “Spider-Man No Way Home”
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Spider-Man has always had a relationship with the news media. From Peter Parker taking his own photos for The Daily Bugle to Spider-Man being the talk of the city, the hero is no stranger to media attention. It’s interesting to consider how the news media is represented in the recent Spider-Man movie, No Way Home.…
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When do we have to stop enjoying a film?
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Trigger warning: This article contains references to SA and violence through the scope of cinema. “The best films ride that line between exploitation and condemnation.” This is something Wilfrid Laurier film professor Glen Norton told me during our discussion about controversy in film. The film industry has a storied history of pushing the boundaries of…
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We’re all going to die, but tell us something we don’t know: a review of “Don’t Look Up”
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“Maybe the destruction of the entire planet isn’t supposed to be fun.” This line, said by Jennifer Lawrence’s character in the Netflix hit Don’t Look Up, is unintentionally ironic. Adam McKay’s 2021 comedy portrays the lack of effort to save Earth as humorous, offering viewers that plot and nothing more. As a result, McKay’s satire…
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Cemetery Man – A fabulous oddity
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Mostly comedy, partially horror, a little romance, and a dash of soft-core pornography; I truly have never seen a film quite like Dellamorte Dellamore (1994), or as it’s more widely known in North America, Cemetary Man. Odds are you haven’t heard of Cemetery Man. The only reason I did was because it appeared on my…
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“House of Gucci”: A legacy not worth killing for
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House of Gucci tells the dramatic true story of the (in)famous Gucci family and the events that triggered the murder of the heir to the Gucci label. Based on the novel The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden and directed by Ridley Scott, the film…
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Little known Christmas songs to bring you some unexpected holiday cheer
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‘Tis the season of carolers and curling up by a warm and cozy fire every night — If you are so lucky as to have one. With Black Friday having passed, some have already begun to shop for Christmas gifts for their friends and loved ones. For many, this involves at least one or more…
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Three horrible holiday movies that’ll make you want to drown yourself in eggnog
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I am not a fan of most Christmas movies, one might call me a Grinch. Perhaps it’s because I find them too cheerful, maybe it’s because they’re so ubiquitous, possibly it’s because I’m Jewish. Regardless, there are some Christmas movies that are so bad they should be buried in a deep dark pit where even…
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The 75 year anniversary of “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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The term “classic” has been affixed to many films and the label is one of the highest compliments any movie can hope to attain. Being called “a classic” means not only that it is of high quality, but that its popularity has remained consistent or has grown since its release. It has become a mainstay…
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