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Christmas with a Twist: Ironically Festive Holiday Movies

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer December 25, 2024

  A skeleton dressed as Santa Claus, a family that forgets their child at home, an angry green monster and a human-sized elf. Sounds pretty ominous, right?  Not according to the film industry....

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The Best 2024 Films Audiences Missed Out On

By Graham Jones, Assistant Arts Editor December 24, 2024

  In 2024, a wide array of fantastic films were released. From the steamy tennis affairs of “Challengers” to the epic sci-fi battles of “Dune: Part Two” to the tear-jerking theatrical numbers...

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Charlie Brown & Snoopy Through the Holidays

By Eliza Delgado, Arts Editor December 23, 2024

  On Nov. 26, 1922, a talented cartoonist was born who gave generations of families a love for our favorite cartoon specials. Charles Schulz created multiple holiday specials of Charlie Brown...

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Scrooge Through the Years: Evolution of ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer December 19, 2024

  Isn’t it funny that one of the oldest Christmas tales told is about a grumpy man who hates Christmas? Charles Dickens first introduced this ghostly Christmas story with his 1843 novella...

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Is ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ a Halloween Movie or a Christmas Movie?

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer December 14, 2024

  Since its release on Oct. 29, 1993, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” has named its place in cinematic history as an iconic stop-motion masterpiece. The film continues to entertain year after...

Sundance Film Festival Lineup Cover (Courtesy of Sundance Institute)

Sundance Institute Announces Its 2025 Festival Lineup

By Laney Hansen, Arts Writer December 13, 2024

  On Dec. 11, Sundance Institute announced 93 projects for Feature Film and Episodic Programs. The lineup includes 87 feature films and six episodic projects. Tickets are live now and with individual...

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‘Emilia Perez’ Will Captivate Audiences From Beginning to End

By Mikaela Ponce, Arts Writer November 27, 2024

  "Emilia Pérez" received a nine-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival, and is now predicted to be an Oscar contender. For that reason, the Spanish musical has sparked interest and...

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in 'Gladiator II' | Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

‘Gladiator II’ Is Full of Epic Battles and Bold Performances

By Isra Habib, Arts Writer November 26, 2024

  Ridley Scott’s historical epic "Gladiator" was brought back to life with "Gladiator II." More than two decades after the release of "Gladiator," the sequel carries the weight of its predecessor...

Wicked Poster from the Universal Pictures Press Kit

‘Wicked’ Takes the Witches From Broadway to the Big Screen

By Jordan Thornblad, Arts Writer November 25, 2024

  “Yes, the Wicked Witch of the West is dead.”  These were the words that filled the theater with the magic of Oz as the film began.  The musical "Wicked," starring Kristin Chenoweth and Idina...

(L to r) NICHOLAS HOULT and director CLINT EASTWOOD on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “JUROR #2,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ Deserves a Wider Audience

By Samuel Loveland November 23, 2024

  Say what you will about Clint Eastwood, the man has done it all. Eastwood began his career near the end of the Classic Hollywood era. Since then, he has outlived the classic studio system, the...