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Dive into “Infinity Pool” and emerge changed

Dive into “Infinity Pool” and emerge changed

(Photo courtesy of IMDb) “Infinity Pool” offers a solid, thrilling experience, while not ever fully reaching its true potential Troy Lafond Connector Editor The name “Cronenberg” appearing as the director of any movie is a reason to either pay attention or turn away. Brandon Cronenberg, son of director David Cronenberg, is the director of “Infinity

2023’s most anticipated films

(Photo courtesy of CNN) “Barbie” is a hotly anticipated movie hitting theaters July 21st. Alison Parker Connector Contributor With the recent announcement of the 95th Academy Award nominees for films released in 2022, moviegoers are already anticipating all of the new films set to release in 2023. While there will be hundreds of films hitting the

A look back ahead of “Honor Among Thieves”

(Photo courtesy of GameSpot) The fate of “Honor Among Thieves” will be decided when it hits theaters in late March. Riley Fontana Connector Editor After facing multiple controversies as of late, Wizards of the Coast is looking to bounce back with their upcoming movie, “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves.” Set to release March 31st,

The look inside the Oscar nominations

(Photo courtesy of: Variety ) Many of the years top movies made the but, but who will take home the trophy? Troy Lafond Connector Editor The nominations for the annual Oscars ceremony were announced on Tuesday, January 24. Leading the pack in nominations was A24’s critically acclaimed and biggest commercial hit to date, “Everything Everywhere

Marvel Studios’ Phase 4 is an unmitigated disaster

(Photo courtesy of Variety) Phase 4 came to a conclusion this fall with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. Maxwell Valin Connector Editor The Marvel Cinematic Universe is, in concept, a series of films and shows that work together across different individual series in order to tell a large, cohesive, and interconnected story. In its first 10

Sleeper director’s film turns 20, upon covering a 70 year old narrative about a very ‘Quiet American’

(Photo Courtesy of Miramax Films) “The Quiet American” celebrates the 20th Anniversary of it’s initial theatrical release. Harrison Lee Connector Editor Director Phillip Noyce may not be one of the most prominent names when it comes to filmmaking. However, the working man behind “Patriot Games,” “Clear and Present Danger” and “Salt” has produced quite a

“The Lost City” Strikes Gold

(Photo Courtesy of Fortis Films) “The Lost City” was released on March 12. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “The Lost City”, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe, is one of the best surprises of 2022 thus far. Released on March 25, this romantic adventure-comedy follows a reclusive, washed-up author (Bullock), kidnapped by a billionaire

Elvis Presley will be getting his own biopic in theaters this summer

(Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) “Elvis”, directed by Baz Luhrmann will release on June 24. A young Elvis Presley takes the stage nervously, wearing a bright pink, two-piece outfit. His dark-colored hair slicked back with grease, except for a few lone bangs on his forehead. “Get a haircut buttercup,” a heckler yells from the