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“The Lost City” Strikes Gold

“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

Jack Ryan Season 3 is not yet as Clear and Present to check out as this series entry

(Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures) “Clear and Present Danger” was Ford’s 2nd Jack Ryan film following “Patriot Games.” Harrison Lee Connector Editor When John Krasinski took up producing and acting in the lead role of Amazon Prime’s “Jack Ryan”, many fans of the Ryanverse considered him the best actor to play the CIA analyst since

Does Matthew Vaughn avenge Ralph Fiennes’ previous suit and derby role in “The King’s Man”?

(Photo Courtesy of Marv Studios) Matthew Vaughn’s third “Kingsman” installment is currently available to stream on Hulu. Alex Decato-Roed Connector Editor Written and directed by Matthew Vaughn, “The King’s Man” is the prequel to “The Kingsman” series–also directed by Vaughn–and stars Ralph Fiennes as Orlando, the Duke of Oxford: a former British soldier turned pacifist,

5 Social Justice Documentaries

(Photo Courtesy of Netflix) – “Trial 4” is a documentary series currently available for streaming access on Netflix. Natalia Gonzalez Connector Editor Social justice is not a topic new to the screen: In the midst of the civil unrest in the criminal justice system brought about by police brutality, corruption and systematic racism, it is

30 years later, Tom Clancy’s legacy proves it’s worth revisiting a Jack Ryan of the past

(Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures) “Patriot Games” was released on June 5, 1992. It is currently available to stream on Hulu. Harrison Lee Connector Editor Since its 2018 release, “Jack Ryan” has become one of the most popular streamed shows on Amazon Prime, and fans are patiently waiting for season three, which is scheduled for release

“King Richard” takes the throne for father of the year in new tennis movie

(Photo Courtesy of Westbrook Studios) “King Richard” was released in theaters on Nov. 19, 2021. Natalia Gonzalez Connector Editor There’s a saying: “Love means nothing to a tennis player.” But to Richard Williams, father and coach to Serena and Venus, love means stopping at nothing to help the ones he loves reach their fullest potential.

“Scream” is back and better than ever

(Photo Courtesy of Spyglass Media Group) “Scream” shares the same title of the 1996 franchise debut film, and lives up to it as well. Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Scream” is the fifth installment in the iconic “Scream” franchise, and the first entry in 11 years. Past leads Courtney Cox, Neve Campbell and David Arquette return