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“Deadpool & Wolverine:” Marvel’s Summer Blockbuster

On July 24th, Marvel released its latest film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in their longtime roles as Deadpool and Wolverine, is the third in the “Deadpool” franchise. However, the film does more than push the lore of Deadpool. For many fans, it serves as a severance to the …

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“Under Paris” Takes A Bite Out Of The Thriller Genre with a New Twist

A nightly peruse of my Netflix recommendations led me to a new high-suspense thriller, Under Paris. The movie, directed by Xavier Gens, is a French film centered on marine biologist, Sophia, played by Bérénice Bejo. Sophia is tasked with the insurmountable feat of eradicating sharks from the Seine. The movie garnered international attention, quickly becoming …

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Republican

Republican Political Agenda Supersedes Human Rights

For the past four months, Republican governors transported migrants and asylum seekers from their states to Democratic-led “sanctuary” states. These migrants are primarily individuals from Venezuela who seek refuge in the States by crossing the Mexican border. Immigration is a significant topic in every election cycle. About 350 million people cross the US-Mexico border every …

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Dragon Ball

“Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” Gives Longtime Fans Everything They Want

On August 19, I went to see “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.” This is the latest installment in an anime/manga franchise that spans multiple decades. If you are like me, you watched or read Dragon Ball at a young age. Akira Toriyama wrote and illustrated Dragon Ball in 1984, published by Weekly Shonen Jump. The …

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Films

Breaking Down Marvel’s Phase 5 Films and TV Shows, Part 1

This Phase 5 breakdown will be broken into two parts since it covers the most films and shows. With its first release early next year, fans won’t have to wait long for Marvel goodies. Ant-Man: Quantumania Release Date: February 17, 2023 This marks the beginning of films for Phase 5. “Ant-Man” first introduced the Quantum …

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Breaking Down Marvel’s Phase 4-6 Films and TV Shows, A Series

At San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Marvel Studios left fans with a goody bag of expectations for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the success of their Infinity Saga, Marvel Studios exploded with storylines and new faces. Rather than serving as a finale to the Cinematic Universe, it acted as a launchpad. Dubbed ‘phases,’ each collection …

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