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“Venom: The Last Dance”, an nonrhythmic tango

“Venom: The Last Dance”, an nonrhythmic tango

(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Venom: The Last Dance fails to live up to expectations.” Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor “Venom: The Last Dance” is the third and final installment in the “Venom” film series. It is a PG-13 action sci-fi film released on Oct. 24, 2024, starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and his trusty friend,

Editors’ Picks: Halloween Watchlist

(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Ready or Not is one of our selected films to watch this Halloween.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Halloween is but a few days away, and with the season of haunted houses, sugary candy and costume parties upon us, there’s no better time to talk about scary movies. Some of the editors

Elton John to star in documentary “Never Too Late”

(Image courtesy of IMDB.) “Elton John: Never Too Late” is set to begin streaming in December. Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Following the great success of 2019’s biopic “Rocketman” and autobiography “Me,” Elton John is set to feature in an upcoming documentary titled “Elton John: Never Too Late”, directed by award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler and John’s

The streaming service paradox

(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Streaming services have simultaneously multiplied in numbers and gotten more expensive, leading to consumers having to make the choice of which ones to keep.”   Maxwell Valin Connector Editor   The rise in streaming services over the better last decade has completely changed how entertainment across film, television, and music is

Hollywood has run out of ideas: Why are all “new” movies remakes and sequels?

(Photo courtesy of KSL) “Many of the biggest movies coming out today are sequels and remakes.”   Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor   Remember the good old days when movies were “new?” You’d relax into a sticky theater seat with popcorn in your hand ready to watch something original. Nowadays Hollywood is like a rerun

The Perfect Fall Day in Lowell: Trolleys, Art, and Mill No. 5 Magic

(Photo courtesy of Home & Money) “Lowell, Massachusetts offers plenty of opportunities for fun this Autumn.” Valeria Santos Rocca Connector Contributor   As the air cools, the leaves turn golden and the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner of New England, there’s no better way to spend a crisp fall day than in Lowell.

Movie Theater manners no long exist

(Photo courtesy of: Eater NY) “People are unable to respect movie theaters anymore.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor In the past month, I have seen exactly two movies in theaters, “Argylle” and “Lisa Frankenstein” to be exact, and maybe my movie choices play into the audiences I am experiencing, but people have been exceptionally rude during