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Alec Baldwin’s position as a producer in the “Rust” shooting should be criticized more than his role an actor
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“One in a trillion” is how Alec Baldwin recently talked about the tragic accident on the set of Rust. It was on Oct. 21, when Alec Baldwin shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins with a gun that he believed to only be filled with blanks. It’s a story as wild as it is heartbreaking. It seems almost…
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Upcoming Robert Eggers film expected to be a hit
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Robert Eggers currently has two feature films to his name which many would deem as two of the finest horror films of the decade. The horror genre seems to be always evolving. There are usually a few prominent directors that help guide horror cinema. George Romero popularized the contemporary zombie movie single-handedly, John Carpenter has…
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What to expect from season 5 of Big Mouth
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“We really put these children through the ringer.” That line is said by the Shame Wizard, a character voiced by David Thewlis in the Netflix animated series Big Mouth Season 5 trailer — and it couldn’t be more true. Created by Nick Kroll, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Mark Levin, Big Mouth has become one…
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Reminiscing on the girl power showcased in “Totally Spies!”
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On Nov. 3, 2001, the very first episode of Totally Spies! Aired on ABC Family Channel out of the United States. The world of children’s television programming as we know it would never be the same. For Canada, the creation of Totally Spies! was a particularly notable accomplishment. The show was produced by Marathon Media…
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Local exhibit showcases Waterloo’s distinct history
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The first thing you’ll notice about the main gallery of Waterloo Region’s Ken Seiling Museum is the light up “For the People” sign hanging from the ceiling. While the sign is referring to food cultivation in Waterloo, it’s a sentiment that applies to the entire gallery. Laid out like a walkthrough the region’s human history,…
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Exploring the popularity of Squid Game — when extreme goes mainstream
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There is an infrequently discussed sub-genre in movies known as extreme cinema. While I have by no means conducted studies, I assume the reason that the subgenre is so scantily discussed is that it inherently appeals to few individuals. The genre is characterized by extremes. The genre usually refers to films with extreme violence, sexual…
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36 years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Princess Cinemas
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The year is 1986. Janet Jackson’s “When I Think of You” is playing on your walkman as you jog throughout Uptown Waterloo. Of all of the times to be alive, this is certainly one of them. The Cold War seems to be cooling down, you may have just caught one of the first-ever episodes of…
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“Dune”: the beginning of the end
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There are few who truly understand the purpose of a remake. It seems every other month we see a beloved movie remade by executives to squeeze out every last dollar they can from a nostalgic franchise. However, Dune was a perfect candidate for a remake..The point of a remake (as far as cinema is concerned)…
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The Last Duel – Gruesome truths and modern connections
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Trigger warning: this article contains mentions of sexual assault. The Last Duel is based on the book of the same name by Eric Jager. Detailing the last officially recognized judicial duel in France, the novel is based on a true story of a woman’s fight to have her sexual assaulter punished for his vile actions.…
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Kitchener-Waterloo sets date for the first Mel Brown Music Festival
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The Kitchener-Waterloo region has announced the first Mel Brown Music Festival for next May. The event is in honor of musician Mel Brown, an influential blues artist. It is planned to feature Black artists in live performances across Kitchener-Waterloo. The festival will also include a conversation on systemic racism within the music programs of higher…
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