The Batman is what some might consider to be a “work of art.” Almost every aspect of the film is perfect, and the movie most definitely compensates for its extensive runtime. Olympic Heights senior Thomas Pardo describes The Batman as “peak comic cinematography,” and said that “there could have been nothing better.” With this movie and Suicide Squad, DC is...
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Jackass Forever Streaming Now
After 12 years the Jackass franchise has made a comeback in the movie industry. After getting great reviews from multiple sources, director Jeff Tremaine finishes another successful Jackass Film called Jackass Forever. Many students have seen this movie in theaters and really liked it. “I really enjoyed the movie and thought this one was the best...
Newest Batman movie: What’s all the rage?
On March 4, movie theaters were more crowded than they have been since the pandemic hit, as The Batman premiered on the big screen. With an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a $150 million dollar budget, The Batman is climbing the ladder of success. According to Variety, The Batman has treaded ways to get to the top. The entertainment site...
Movies You Should Watch: Action Movies
The movies that I am going to suggest in this article all fall under Action. 1. “Die Hard” You should watch Die hard because it’s good – if that wasn’t clear – and it’s realistic. The storyline in this film is well done and incorporates lots of meaningful fights for our protagonist. Basically, in this movie...
High School Nothing Like the Musical
Do you remember those days when you were a bright-eyed elementary kid excited for the seemingly fantastic world of high school? Being a child, the only knowledge we had on high school was from false movies like High School Musical. So when we entered high school it was not a surprise we all thought it was...
Distant Future of Dunes
After months of setbacks, ‘Dune’ finally hits the screen, but was it worth the wait? Hitting the play button on Dune (2021), I was cautiously optimistic. Like many, I was waiting in anticipation for the film’s release amidst frequent release delays. In the end, the film both did and did not disappoint. Set in the...
Bond 25: No Time to Die In-Depth Review
Bond 25: No Time to Die In-Depth Review: A Worthy End to the Daniel Craig Era Note: The first half is a timeline for the Daniel Craig era of Bond followed by a brief non-spoiler review of “No Time to Die” and a recommendation to watch. The second half will spoil the entirety of Bond...
The Slow Death Of Movie Theatres And The Rise Of Streaming Services
There was once a time when movie theaters dominated the world. Audiences would flock to the nearest theater, buy a ticket and an overpriced bucket of popcorn for a 90-minute spectacle. They would watch in awe as their favorite heroes and villains clashed against each other on the screen, and cheer at their victories. Now,...
Culture of Director Worship Forgets Other Contributors
The release of Mank, David Fincher of Fightclub fame’s newest release on Netflix, has once again stoked the flames of one of those bitter battles in movie history often lying in the dirt for anyone who has better things to worry about, that being the production of Citizen Kane. You’ve probably heard of Citizen Kane...
Raya and the Last Dragon: A Movie Review
Raya and the Last Dragon is yet another addition to Disney’s repertoire of animated films. Released via the Disney+ streaming service on March 5th, 2021, this film follows our protagonist, Raya, has to find the last dragon in order to stop the menace that the Druun monsters impose on the world of Kumandra. The film showcases...