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“The Matrix” is not resurrected

“The Matrix” is not resurrected

(Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) “The Matrix: Resurrections” was released on Dec. 22, 2021. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “The Matrix: Resurrections” is the fourth entry in “The Matrix” franchise and the first in 18 years. Director Lana Wachowski returns from the original, though without her sister, Lilly Wachowski, for the first time. Keanu Reeves

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” brings three generations together

(Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios) “Spiderman: No Way Home” was released on Dec. 17, 2021. Maxwell Valin Connector Contributor When Marvel Studios released the first trailer for “Spider-Man: No Way Home”, the highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far from Home”, fans everywhere began to buckle in for what was shaping up to be the

Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem were busy “Being the Ricardos” last Christmas

(Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios) “Being the Ricardos” was released on Dec. 10, 2021. Harrison Lee Connector Editor Whether or not one has seen the show “I Love Lucy”, chances are they have at least heard of it. What many of today’s generation may not know, however, is that the show’s married couple was married

Clooney could have raised “The Tender Bar” for his latest directorial release

(Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios) “The Tender Bar” was released on Dec. 17, 2021. Emily Teague Connector Editor Based on the 2005 memoir of the same name by author J.R. Moehringer, “The Tender Bar”, became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in January 2022. Directed by George Clooney, with performances from a well-known and

Kristen Stewart shines in dull “Spencer”

(Photo courtesy of Komplizen Film) “Spencer” was released on Nov. 5, 2021 Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Spencer”, directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Kristen Stewart, follows a fictionalized account of the ending of Princess Diana and Prince Charles’ relationship. Likely serving as an Oscar vehicle for Kristen Stewart, “Spencer” attempts to depict this highly publicized

Five November films worth revisiting

(Photo courtesy of Universal Television) “Duel” (1971) was Steven Spielberg’s directorial debut. Emily Teague Connector Editor November movie releases have become a popular choice for films hoping to take advantage of the month’s promising history of bringing in lots of viewers. Looking back at movie releases of Novembers past, there are plenty of titles that

How to notice red hot garbage in a star-studded Netflix hit that misses entirely

(Photo courtesy of Flynn Picture Company) “Red Notice” was released for Netflix on Nov. 5, 2021. Harrison Lee Connector Editor What do you get when you put Wonder Woman, Deadpool and The Rock in the same movie? The result is, unfortunately, a red-hot mess of embarrassment. But, with great star power comes great attention, and

“Finch”: It’s Got Tom Hanks

(Photo courtesy of Amblin Entertainment) “Finch” is Tom Hank’s latest film, now available to watch on Apple TV. Emily Teague Connector Editor America’s sweetheart Tom Hanks stars in another Apple Original Movie, “Finch,” released Nov. 5, this time playing the role of Finch Weinberg, the last man left in St. Louis, perhaps the world, after